Product Manager
Product management director job in Deerfield, IL
About the role
We're looking for a highly collaborative Product Manager to serve as the connective link across multiple product and delivery teams. In this role, you will drive end‑to‑end execution of product initiatives, partner closely with engineering and product leaders, and work directly with sales and client‑facing teams to translate customer needs into actionable requirements. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, and comfortable operating within a complex payments ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Partner with product managers to understand product vision, roadmap, and prioritization strategy.
Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements and initiatives.
Align cross‑functional delivery plans with product timelines and business goals.
Maintain delivery documentation to ensure transparency, clarity, and alignment across teams.
Work closely with sales, commercial, and client‑facing teams to identify customer needs, pain points, and market opportunities.
Integrate customer insights and sales feedback into backlog refinement and prioritization.
Support sales teams with product knowledge, roadmap updates, and go‑to‑market readiness.
Serve as a coordination hub across engineering, product owners, operations, risk, and go‑to‑market functions.
Minimum Qualifications
2-5 years of experience as a Product Manager, Business Analyst, or Delivery Lead in a technical (non‑UX) environment.
Experience working within Agile methodologies.
Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder‑management skills.
Proven ability to manage dependencies across multiple workstreams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in payments, card networks, financial services, or platform‑based product environments.
Familiarity with API‑driven platforms and backend services.
Strong analytical skills and experience breaking down complex requirements.
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments with multiple competing priorities.
Pay: $65-$75/hr (W2 Only)
CDP Product Manager
Product management director job in Chicago, IL
Product Manager
Chicago, IL or Roswell, GA
Full time
Roles and responsibility:
Should own the strategy, roadmap, and activation of business use cases, Drive adoption, driving measurable value from our investment in the CDP.
Strong business acumen with ability to connect customer insights to business outcomes.
Should have:
Identify, prioritize, and define high-value use cases (e.g., personalization, churn reduction, campaign efficiency).
Work with brands and Translate business goals into CDP capabilities (audience building, segmentation, targeting, personalization, real-time activation).
Leverage CDP for segmentation, audience activation, and campaigns.
Build customer segments, predictive scoring, churn models, A/B testing.
Designs Omni channel experiences leveraging CDP data.
Partner with data team to define KPIs for CDP initiatives (incremental revenue, engagement lift, conversion rates).
Key requirements
Strategic Planning: Vision and governance framework establishment
Use Case Prioritization: Agreeing on high-impact, feasible business cases
Execution & Deployment: Cross-team execution with ongoing coordination (joint with Product owner)
Optimization & Scale: Performance monitoring and process improvement (joint with Product owner )
Continuous Evolution: Roadmap updates and new opportunity identification
Product Line Manager - Switches
Product management director job in Chicago, IL
Title: Product Line Manager - Switches (Americas)
Location: Full-time, On-site - Buffalo Grove, IL, USA
Region: Americas
Reporting To: Regional Managing Director
Carlo Gavazzi is a recognized global leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of components and networked solutions for Industrial Automation and Building Automation. The Group offers a broad portfolio spanning sensors, relays, and energy management solutions, serving customers worldwide with innovative, high-quality products.
Position Summary
In this role, you will be accountable for sales growth, market expansion, and product line strategy execution in alignment with the regional budget and the company's five-year strategic plan. You will collaborate closely with the International Product Management team and National Sales Companies (NSCs) to identify market trends, define product requirements, and drive new business generation with strategic OEM customers.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute marketing and sales plans in collaboration with National Sales Company leadership to drive profitable sales growth in line with or exceed budget targets.
Build, maintain, and formally document a comprehensive understanding of strategic OEM customer needs through CRM systems and dedicated white papers.
Maintain a strong focus on new business generation aligned with the company's industry-driven strategic priorities.
Identify and pursue opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and introducing new products to key prospects and customers, including the pre-seeding of major product releases with OEMs.
Partner with Strategic and Key Account Managers across the Americas to identify customer needs and unmet requirements (Voice of Customer), ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, and gain a clear understanding of customer business objectives.
Collect and analyze market intelligence from strategic OEMs to influence the global product roadmap led by International Product Managers; provide product requirements and market-based pricing inputs, and formally validate roadmap projects through sign-off.
Ensure sales teams are equipped with appropriate tools, materials, and training to effectively prospect strategic OEMs, continuously generate new projects for standard products, and support product adaptations or roadmap initiatives, while driving timely project execution.
Collaborate with National Sales Company leaders to develop effective customer prospecting strategies within the strategic industries of Food & Beverage, Semiconductor, Plastics & Rubber, and HVAC.
Maintain consistent communication with International Product Managers regarding strategic market trends, Voice of Customer insights, and new product development; prepare and deliver management reports covering key customer activities, performance metrics (including wins and losses), and CRM documentation.
Collaborate with regional sales teams, International Product Managers, and Product Support teams to design and deliver tailored solutions for key customers.
Support the International Product Manager in the annual update of the Product Line strategy, including identification of emerging opportunities, establishment and maintenance of regional price lists, and definition of key marketing promotion (marcom) drivers to strengthen brand recognition in strategic industries.
Participate in peer Product Line Manager forums to exchange best practices, recommend updates to the PLM role definition, and address operational challenges to improve day-to-day effectiveness.
Key Accountabilities
Revenue and gross margin performance for the Switches Product Line
New business generation with strategic OEM customers
Successful execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) launches
Regional market trend identification and analysis
Establishment and maintenance of regional price lists
Contribution to and validation of the global product roadmap
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (required)
Additional education in Marketing and/or Business Administration (preferred)
Minimum 5 years of experience in product management or application engineering within industrial automation
Strong knowledge of automation markets and products, particularly solid-state relays, soft starters and/or variable frequency drives
Proven B2B sales experience with OEMs, panel builders, or distributors
Industry experience in one or more of the following sectors: Food & Beverage, Semiconductor, Plastics & Rubber, HVAC
Prior experience as a Product Specialist or Application Engineer (preferred)
Fluency in English (spoken and written); additional languages are an asset
Willingness to travel up to 35% within the Americas region
Competencies & Personal Attributes
Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable working independently in an international environment
Adaptable, flexible, and open to change
Analytical mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo for continuous improvement
Benefits
A dynamic role within a globally respected automation company
Collaboration with passionate, high-performing teams
The opportunity to influence innovative, end-to-end product solutions
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing international organization
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to: ****************************
Please reference “Product Line Manager - Switches, Americas” in the subject line.
Learn more about us at ************************* or visit our LinkedIn page
Senior Product Manager
Product management director job in Chicago, IL
NOCD is seeking a Senior/Lead Product Manager to play a key role in scaling the systems and workflows that power our clinical operations and member experience. As the largest provider of evidence-based telehealth treatment for OCD, we're building technology that directly improves lives, often within weeks.
In this role, you'll work at the intersection of product, data, operations, and clinical care, shaping how NOCD efficiently and compassionately delivers therapy at scale. You'll own high-impact operational and clinical workflows, build tools that make clinicians more effective, and ensure members receive seamless, high-quality care.
This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, has deep curiosity for how systems work, loves to solve complex operational problems, and wants their work to have direct, measurable human impact.
Required Qualifications
4+ years in product management, operations, strategy, or similar roles in tech-enabled or healthcare environments
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Psychology, or related field (Master's/MBA a plus)
Strong analytical mindset with hands-on SQL proficiency (comfortable querying data to inform decisions)
Proven ability to turn ambiguous operational problems into clear product requirements with measurable outcomes
Experience collaborating closely with engineering, design, clinical operations, and support teams
Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
Ability to balance speed, quality, and stakeholder needs in a high-growth environment
What You'll Work On
Own and enhance the product roadmap for clinical operations, scheduling, and therapist workflows
Build systems that improve therapist utilization, reduce friction, and elevate care quality
Identify bottlenecks across the care journey and turn them into streamlined workflows and productized solutions
Partner deeply with clinical operations, member support, data, and engineering teams to solve high-impact operational problems
Develop tools and automations that reduce manual work, improve reliability, and increase visibility across key operational metrics
Ensure NOCD's operational systems are scalable, compliant, and aligned with our mission
Influence product strategy and organizational processes as we continue to expand nationwide
About NOCD
At NOCD, our mission is to make life-changing OCD treatment accessible to everyone who needs it. OCD is one of the most debilitating and misunderstood mental health conditions, yet the gold-standard therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is still difficult for many to access.
Born out of lived experience navigating OCD and the struggle to find proper care, NOCD has grown rapidly since our Series A. We're now the leading provider of evidence-based OCD treatment, delivering measurable clinical improvement at scale.
Every workflow you streamline and every product you ship helps real people receive faster, more effective care. You'll join a team that values empathy, ownership, curiosity, and continuous learning and you'll help shape the future of digital mental healthcare.
Benefits
Mission-driven, collaborative product + clinical operations culture
Competitive compensation, plus stock options and performance incentives
Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Flexible PTO
Onsite fitness center
Parental leave: 12 weeks fully paid (primary) / 6 weeks fully paid (secondary)
Senior Product Manager
Product management director job in McHenry, IL
The Brakes Senior Product Manager will own the end-to-end lifecycle of Rotor and Friction products in the Braking portfolio. The Brakes Senior Product Manager will also be instrumental in coordinating the Engineering/technical and administrative work required to launch new programs.
Job Duties:
Drive the NPI process and manage coverage and feature differentiation across different sales channels
Product lifecycle management and Strategic Product planning for Brake rotors, drums and friction
Develop and execute standard operating principles for new product introduction
Drive a solution set across development teams (primarily Development/Engineering, and Marketing Communications) to define a go-to-market strategy
Identify initial planning requirements based on customer needs and support customer RFQ process
Ensure that all product data is accurately entered in ERP systems (Oracle)
Work with internal data management teams to ensure correct product data is published
Work with suppliers and manufacturing locations to source and develop components needed for product line
Cross train team members in Sales, Customer Service, Forecasting, Planning, Finance etc on Product attributes
Collaborates with Catalog team to provide timely inputs to OE sample review driving “new or carry-up” decisions.
Collaborates with Plants and Engineering support offices for part-to-print and print-to-print drawing reviews.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Engineering Degree (preferably in Mechanical Engineering)
Good understanding of automotive braking systems
Familiarity with a multi-step approval process used to design, develop and launch products
Experience reverse engineering components for aftermarket development
Familiarity with Solidworks or similar CAD programs a plus
Intermediate/advanced proficiency with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI)
Familiarity with industry process and quality methodologies such as APQP, DFMEA, FMEA
Proficiency in project management skills and tools
Strong analytical skill sets including problem solving techniques such as Fishbone, 5-Why
Ability to work in a cross-functional environment
Excellent communication skills
Experience working with remote/global colleagues in different time zones
Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
Senior Product Manager
Product management director job in Chicago, IL
Purpose: Overall responsibility for the profitable growth of NDS' Access Box business, including product line management, new product development & innovation, marketing & sales activities, and driving efficient operations.
Responsibilities
Lead NDS Product Management for Access Boxes (Valve Boxes, Meter Boxes)
Subject matter expert both technically and relative to the market for underground/ grade-level plastic enclosures to house water/irrigation, utility metering, and communication devices
Define the product vision, strategy, and road map
Develop and implement plans for aggressive profitable growth
Develop and lead organization to deliver on 3-5 year strategic plan
Design marketing and incentive programs to introduce new products, build brand awareness and create a strong preference for NDS products with end users, irrigation designers and engineers, distributors, professional contractors, public agencies, and municipalities
Plan and execute product line positioning, messaging, and outbound communications to ensure a clear, compelling, and consistent message to internal and external stakeholders
Recommend pricing and packaging based on competitive positioning, functionality, and customer value
Assist the field organization with training and support the sales force in positioning the product
Work with marketing department to develop materials to promote products to specifiers and customers
Monitor changing technologies, market conditions, business opportunities and competitors
Manage critical market analysis relative to new product market potential and positioning. Conduct research and analyze the market to quantify business opportunities and build a business case for NDS Access Boxes
Plan, manage, and execute product launches, working closely with Sales, Marketing, PDE, and other relevant teams
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, marketing or equivalent education
5+ years experience in product management, product marketing, business management
Industry experience in the market for access boxes/plastic enclosures is a plus
Demonstrated success meeting business goals and profitably growing sales
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with business leaders to create alignment and support
Strong project management, organizational and presentation skills
Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize, independently manage several projects simultaneously and operate under tight deadlines
Ability to travel
Attributes
Results/Business impact focused
Strong alignment with NDS Guiding Principles, NDS Brand Promise, and NDS 10 Guides of Innovation and Risk Taking
Creative and innovative
Strong analytical skills/data driven
Strong business acumen
Persistent
Outgoing
Strong leader
Excellent problem-solving skills
Adaptable and flexible
Disciplined
Strong understanding of changing market dynamics
Ability to inspire a team
Able to think “outside the box”
Team player
Embraces coaching and feedback for both professional success and growth
Product Manager
Product management director job in Chicago, IL
Title: Product Manager
Reports To: Manager, Regulatory Compliance Services
Department: Regulatory Compliance Services
Classification: Full-Time /Exempt
Who We Are:
Old Republic is a leading specialty insurer that operates diverse property & casualty and title insurance companies. Founded in 1923 and a member of the Fortune 500, we are a leader in underwriting and risk management services for business partners across the United States and Canada. Our specialized operating companies are experts in their fields, enabling us to provide tailored solutions that set us apart.
Position Overview:
The Product Manager participates in the execution of the product vision and leads cross-functional product development teams to ensure commercial insurance products are developed and delivered successfully in a timely manner. The Product Manager integrates project management oversight during the product development process and manages the entire product lifecycle from conceptual stage to implementation. Ideal candidate should have Aviation experience.
Essential Job Functions:
Draft wording for commercial insurance forms, including policies, coverage parts, endorsements, state amendatories, and applications.
Develop project plans for use during the product development process to ensure roles and responsibilities are well defined and all functional areas complete their assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Work with Business Units to revise policy forms and rating plans.
Research competitor insurance products and create product comparisons as necessary.
Prepare and submit form, rate, rule filings to the State Departments of Insurance and draft responses to state objections.
Review and analyze ISO and NCCI circular bulletins to determine and implement product changes in a timely manner.
Analyze insurance laws, rules and regulations to ensure commercial insurance products comply with all applicable state and federal requirements.
Participate in the implementation of policy forms and rates.
Support employee development through training and mentorship.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, encouraging collaboration and teamwork across departments.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Insurance.
5 to 7 years prior experience in drafting language for commercial insurance forms.
Experience with drafting wording for liability insurance products, including Aviation Liability.
Experience reviewing and analyzing ISO and NCCI circular bulletins.
Prior experience in preparing and submitting form, rate, rule filings to the State Departments of Insurance.
At least 5 years experience in reviewing, analyzing and summarizing insurance laws and regulations.
Prior experience working with insurance related applications such as SERFF, statefilings.com, ISO, NCCI, and Reference Connect is a plus.
ORI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ORI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Product Manager
Product management director job in West Chicago, IL
About Alton
ALTON Industry Ltd Group is one of the leading providers of consumer and commercial vacuums and air compressors, along with floor care and other programs globally. Employing over 1,500 people with operations in Asia, Europe, and North America, we develop and manufacture high-performance products for multiple markets. Our products can be found in every major retailer throughout the world. We build for some of the best private brands in the industry, including licensed programs, and the company has experienced significant growth. We are searching for talented individuals to join the team based in our West Chicago, IL office.
Position Summary
The Product Manager will play a key role in coordinating product activities across the organization. This role includes managing stage-gate tracking, ensuring product information and specifications are accurate, and working with both domestic sales teams and international product management to support successful product launches. It is a hands-on position that requires close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Manufacturing, customers, and license partners.
Responsibilities
Product Management & Development
Track and manage the stage-gate process from concept through launch.
Partner with international product teams to define and document product requirements.
Ensure product information, specifications, packaging, and requirements are accurate and consistently met.
Sales & Customer Support
Work with domestic and international sales teams to address product development needs and customer requests.
Capture customer feedback and translate into actionable product requirements.
Support onboarding of new products by coordinating data, manuals, packaging, and compliance deliverables.
Market & Project Management
Conduct competitive benchmarking and track industry trends.
Provide quarterly market updates, including competitor analysis and new product insights.
Maintain product roadmaps and communicate updates on timelines and milestones.
Cross-Functional Execution
Coordinate with design, engineering, operations, customers, and license partners to ensure feasibility, cost targets, and timely launches.
Proof and review manuals, packaging, and marketing content for accuracy.
Support trade shows, product demonstrations, and training sessions for internal and external stakeholders.
Travel
Some domestic and international travel required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
5-10 years of experience in product management, product development, project management or related field, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
Experience in tool, hardware and/or consumer products highly preferred.
Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working with international teams and manufacturers preferred.
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Associate Product Manager
Product management director job in DeKalb, IL
We currently seeking an Associate Product Manager that will be responsible for bringing products to market by guiding them through their respective life cycles, evaluating demand, researching possible new products, and adding products to the portfolio.
The ideal candidate will preferably have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Mechanical Engineering and/or prior experience working with automotive lifts-either operating or repairing the equipment, either personally or professionally.
Regional Product Manager
Product management director job in Schaumburg, IL
About The Company:
About Private Client Select Insurance Services, LLC (PCS): PCS is one of the largest high net worth managing general underwriters in the market today. With a sole focus on families with $5m or more in assets, PCS provides complex insurance policies for individuals with complex needs. PCS offers property and casualty personal insurance solutions and risk management services that meet the unique and complex needs of High-Net-Worth clients. We understand their passions and are committed to preserving the life that they have built.
PCS employs approximately four hundred staff members. The company has offices in New York, NY, St. Petersburg, FL, and Schaumburg, IL. PCS has a geographically diverse workforce and supports hybrid business-based flexibility.
Job Summary:
This role develops and implements strategies to maximize profitability and growth for all product lines in assigned regional areas of the United States. 'Product Line' refers to coverage for specific risks (i.e. Homeowners, Automobile, Excess, etc.). The role serves as a technical expert for product pricing, contractual forms, and underwriting appetite. The position manages the product lines to established regional & countrywide objectives, makes decisions in response to market conditions and provides product & region-specific training within and outside the respective division. This position is accountable for the overall performance of their Region and Product Lines and reports to the assigned Product Head.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive consistent underwriting excellence across their respective PCS products, by assisting in establishing and ensuring adherence to risk appetite, underwriting standards and guidelines.
Develop and ensure rating and pricing adequacy for the assigned product(s). Make necessary adjustments to ensure profitability. Responsible for monitoring catastrophe/aggregate management strategies.
Create and implement a rate and filing plan for the assigned product(s).
Execute portfolio management strategies and direct strategic underwriting decisions to ensure financial and underwriting objectives are achieved.
Monitor emerging risks and trends. Develop product pricing strategies to address risks. Introduce new and enhanced coverages as appropriate.
Responsible for developing and implementing profitability and growth strategies in support of financial goals.
Responsible for implementing new products and ensuring PCS remains competitive on risks that meet pricing and underwriting standards. Recommend new markets, products, services, and tools to support business needs.
Ensures that appropriate guardrails are in place for the business. This includes adherence to Legal, Compliance, Risk and Audit's governance framework.
Assist with audits, quality reviews, and peer reviews, including implementation of action steps to improve underwriting results. Implement governance strategies.
Implement tactics to ensure operational efficiencies that support business goals and strategies.
Drive growth and profitability while working with various stakeholders to develop and implement market specific strategies aimed at supporting the entire portfolio.
Support ongoing Business Improvement Projects through programs and initiatives to foster an environment of continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain relationships with internal underwriting, distribution, IT, and operations teams in order to provide excellent customer focus that understands and meets client's needs.
Qualifications & Skills:
5+ years Product Management experience in Personal Insurance.
Bachelor's degree in Math/Actuarial Science, Economics or Finance. Advanced degree preferred.
Strong analytical skills with advanced experience with Excel, SQL and database management.
Strong project management, and project execution skills, with proven ability to deliver key projects and programs on time and on budget.
Demonstrated success with developing and improving product pricing models to improve price segmentation.
Strong communication skills including the ability to develop and present clear and concise analysis and recommendations to senior management.
Advanced experience with SQL and/or R Programming.
Strong business acumen with a proven track record of making sound judgments backed by strong analytical skills both quantitative and qualitative.
Action Oriented - enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available; not afraid to take charge of a situation; can overcome resistance to leadership and take unpopular stands when necessary.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Location preference: The ideal candidate will live within a reasonable commuting distance of a PCS office to support regular on-site presence.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
PCS values and is fully committed to diversity and inclusion. It is the policy of PCS not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, nation of origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.
Ecommerce Product Manager
Product management director job in Chicago, IL
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Experience:5+ years in product management, with at least 3 years focused on e-commerce, payments, or fintech in a retail/online purchasing context.
Proven track record of shipping payment-related features (e.g., checkout optimizations, multi-currency support) that drove measurable business impact.
Experience with agile methodologies, Jira/Confluence, and product tools like Figma or Mixpanel.
Skills:
Deep knowledge of payment processing ecosystems, including gateways, tokenization, 3D Secure, and alternative payment methods.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in SQL, Excel, or data visualization tools.
Excellent communication and influencing abilities to align diverse stakeholders.
Familiarity with retail e-commerce
Preferred:
Experience in high-growth retail environments with global scale.
Understanding of AI/ML applications in payments (e.g., dynamic routing, personalization).
Certification in product management (e.g., Pragmatic Marketing) or payments (e.g., CPP).
Sr. Product Manager
Product management director job in Chicago, IL
Senior Product Manager
James Hardie Building Products
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie , TimberTech , AZEK Exteriors, Versatex , fermacell , and StruXure .
This position is based at our offices in Chicago, IL. Relocation support is available.
The expectation is that this position would be primarily in-office or at our other business locations at least 4 days per week with flexibility to work from home or remotely on occasion. Position will require moderate travel (25-35%).
An employee shuttle to and from Ogilvy Transportation and Union Station is provided.
The Product Management Team for the Deck & Accessories category has responsibility for the overall lifecycle, sales and financial performance of these products. These include the full line of Deck, Porch, Accessories and Adjacencies (e.g. decking substructure).
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Sr. Director of Product Management for the Deck & Accessories, this role will have direct responsibility for all of our fastener products within the decking product category as well as certain fasteners for the Exteriors category (e.g. AZEK Trim). These products include primarily mechanical fasteners (screws, clamps/clips, etc.) made of metal or plastic composites, as well as the tools or systems used for installing these fasteners.
The Senior Product Manager is responsible for the creation of a product roadmap, market/competitive research and analysis, new product development and testing, technical support, supplier management (co-owned with our Sourcing Team), pricing/profitability analysis and product rationalization. The Product Manager is ultimately the subject matter expert for their category and responsible for the financial results of the product line and must ensure that the product line is meeting the goals of the company. The Product Management team members are also advocates for our customers and continually find ways to add value to all stakeholders responsible for the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, sales and installation of the product.
AZEK does not directly manufacture any of the fasteners that we sell today. However, we do play a direct, leading role in the product development process from concept, product definition, design/engineering, development and testing. Therefore, this position works primarily with key supplier-partners, outside engineering/design resources and AZEK's Legal (IP), Sourcing and R&D/Applications organizations to drive the development and testing of these products. The Product Manager also works cross-functionally to successfully launch new products to the market and manages the complete life-cycle of existing products.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping to drive sales growth and gross margin improvement of our products. This candidate should be highly organized, able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, focus on the technical and other details and drive cross-functional execution for the category while also understanding and engaging at the strategic level as well. Finally, the candidate will also display a strong commitment to our Core Values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Work with the Product Management, Sales, Sourcing and overall business leadership teams to develop a successful product and business strategy for the assigned products, including a multi-generational product roadmap.
Lead the execution of that strategy for the Fasteners product category. This includes engaging cross-functionally across all aspects of product development and on-going product management (product development, manufacturing, logistics, quality, code compliance, applications testing, marketing, sales, customer service, demand forecasting, reporting and analysis, margin improvement, pricing and promotions, including event support).
Engage with and effectively lead/manage outside engineering, product design, development, testing and other technical service providers and suppliers as applicable. Conduct regular business and project reviews with suppliers.
Conduct regular and ad-hoc analysis of product line performance (sales trends, regional and geographic customer analysis, revenue, margin and other basic financial and performance metrics). Conduct monthly business reviews using that information and analysis combined with on-going market and competitive analysis.
Become the subject matter expert within the product category for the business and provide input and support to the Sourcing, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service and SIOP/Supply Chain teams.
Conduct regular product data audits/maintenance, product costing and pricing support.
Help to develop (and occasionally deliver) training programs to be used to educate the sales team, distributors, dealers and contractors on the features, benefits and applications of our products.
Partner with the Product Marketing team to update all sales, marketing and technical collateral including product literature, sample materials, displays, sales presentations and collateral, product databases, installation guides and installation videos, technical data sheets and AIA presentations.
Work with our Technical Services and Installation/Applications teams to develop and conduct product qualification testing, installation and other field tests and of new and existing products.
Identify and evaluate new and emerging fastener technologies to determine potential product, strategic and business fit.
Position Qualifications:
Team/Cultural Fit: Self-motivated, hard-working, intellectually curious, willing and happy to roll-up your sleeves and get your hands dirty, driven to succeed individually but also as a team (e.g. help yourself and help others), ability to figure out how to get things done without “ownership” of resources or organizational power.Ability to make and hit commitments and deadlines. Responsive to changing business priorities or short-term business needs without losing focus on what's most important for the long term.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in product design, mechanical engineering or a related field; MBA desired.Equivalent work experience, aptitude and a strong track record of success in technical and product development roles would also be considered in lieu of a technical degree.
Skills: Strong project management skills, cross-functional coordination and communication, financial/analytical acumen, customer orientation, strategic and execution mindset. Strong computer skills to include: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ad-hoc reporting tools. Technical engineering and design software skills strongly preferred (e.g. Solidworks).
Experience: 7+ years in Product Design, Engineering, Product Management or demonstrated experience over a longer time frame and across other business functions that are directly related to the core responsibilities of the position (e.g. Project management, operations, marketing). Direct experience with management of tangible products such as building materials is a plus. Experience with ERP software tools is a plus.
Compensation for roles at James Hardie varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. The annual salary for this role is $140,000 to $150,000. In addition to base salary, we offer generous bonus and incentive opportunities that significantly increase earning potential.
The AZEK Company was acquired by James Hardie.
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with brands including Hardie , TimberTech , AZEK Exteriors, Versatex , fermacell , and StruXure . With 8,000+ employees worldwide, we're united by our purpose of
Building a Better Future for All
™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit ********************
Following The AZEK Company's acquisition by James Hardie, we remain committed to providing fair and equitable employment experience for all candidates.
Join us in shaping the future of our business!
Product Owner
Product management director job in Effingham, IL
On-Demand Group is currently seeking for a Product Owner for a 1 year contract engagement.
Title: Product Owner
Duration: Contract through 12/2026
The Product Owner is responsible for leading a product or set of product features through road mapping, design, and development phases of product lifecycle in support of organizational objectives. The Product Owner is responsible for a complex product domain or multiple smaller product domains and partners with Product Managers to create the product roadmap to deliver product value. The Product Owner is responsible for the internal, day-to-day management of the product line and for defining product needs in a release through epics and features in alignment with product strategy. This role works closely with product stakeholders to develop specifications for consumption by the development teams and clearly communicates the product vision, roadmap, and customer value to all necessary technical teams. This role identifies and facilitates the implementation of best practices for the product owner role.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.
• Work in partnership with Product Manager to draft, manage and maintain a roadmap based upon product and release strategy
• Responsible for creating and facilitating feature requirements, user stories and user interface design changes when working with technical teams to ensure readiness for development
• Gather input from Product Manager and key stakeholders in order to refine, prioritize, and maintain product backlog.
• Ensure solutions meet the product requirements and enables the overall product health
• Participate in sprint demonstrations, gather feedback from stakeholders, and approve or reject sprint deliverables
• Partner with Product Manager to provide input on timing and readiness of planned production releases
• Coordinate and assist with beta process and resolution of product release issues across stakeholders and with development team
• Identify and manage risks at the release and iteration level in partnership with team managers
• Participate in (and in some cases lead) daily stand-ups, refinement, story review, sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Provide customer production issue escalation assistance and oversight to ensure resolution
• Ensure that training content is created and delivered for new product functionality
• For products under scope of regulatory quality management, assist with quality related tasks and complete quality training as required
• Identify and facilitate (and in some cases lead) cross-functional product process initiatives to implement best practices
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
In addition to the essential functions listed above, the incumbent may perform the following additional functions.
• Provide domain expertise to assist with user experience planning
• Participate in (and in some cases lead) customer meetings
• Mentor product owner team members
The projected hourly range for this position is $50 to $58.
On-Demand Group (ODG) provides employee benefits which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance. ODG is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Director, Technical Program Management - Card Decisioning Platform
Product management director job in Chicago, IL
Director, Technical Program Management - Card Decisioning Platform Are you interested in leading programs that deliver on critical business goals and build large scale products & platforms? About Capital One: At Capital One, we're changing banking for good. We were founded on the belief that no one should be locked out of the financial system. We're dedicated to helping foster a world where everyone has an equal opportunity to prosper.
We're a bank, but we don't think like one. We're always thinking about what's next, about how we can innovate and inspire, and about how we can develop the tools our customers need to improve their financial lives - by leveraging best in class technology. That's where you come in.
About the Team:
Capital One's Decisioning Platform team is at the forefront of enabling the business to manage risk and deliver value across the entire customer lifecycle. We build and maintain real-time, secure, and AI-powered solutions for everything from customer transactions and fraud detection to credit applications across our card, lending, and banking products. Internal customers across the company come to our platform for their decisioning needs and we have high visible, high impactful goals lined up in 2026.
We're looking for a Director of Technical Program Management (TPM) to join our Decisioning Platform team and drive our 2026+ goals. In this high-impact, individual contributor role, you'll be a hands-on leader, driving large-scale, multi-year, and multi lines of businesses modernization initiatives.
You will:
Lead Strategic Initiatives: Take ownership of complex, cross-functional programs, directly defining execution strategies and roadmaps. Your work will be critical to our 2026 goals, including converging legacy decisioning systems onto our new platform.
Partner with Stakeholders: Collaborate closely with technology, product, and business partners to align efforts with Capital One's long-term vision. You will need to be highly influential and strategic to prioritize key initiatives across multiple lines of business.
Provide Technical Leadership: Work with our engineering teams and internal customers to deliver on key initiatives. You'll balance strategic thinking with tactical execution to ensure the success of complex programs.
Build the TPM Discipline: Beyond your program work, you'll help shape the future of the TPM function within our organization. You'll leverage your industry expertise to demonstrate what a great TPM can achieve and help us build a culture of delivery excellence.
You are:
a seasoned technical leader who can navigate ambiguity and drive results.
someone that thrives in a dynamic environment; and
are ready to provide thought leadership that builds engineering and delivery excellence .
If you're passionate about changing banking for good and ready to tackle some of the most challenging technical problems in the industry, we want to hear from you.
Our TPM Directors have:
Strong technical backgrounds (ideally building highly scalable platforms, products, or services) with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout delivery life-cycle
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
Excellent problem solving and influencing skills
A quantitative approach to problem solving and a collaborative implementer to holistic solutions; a systems thinker
Experience as a TPM leader to grow the TPM function practices within a large organization
Ability to simplify the technically complex and drive well-educated decisions across product, engineering, design, and data science representatives
Deep focus on execution, follow-through, accountability, and results
Exceptional cross-team collaboration; able to work across different functions, organizations, and reporting boundaries to get the job done.
Highly tuned emotional intelligence, good listener, and deep seated empathy for teams and partners
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
At least 7 years of experience managing technical programs
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering)
MBA or Master's Degree in a related technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering) or equivalent experience
7+ years of experience designing and building data-intensive solutions using distributed computing
3+ years of experience in building distributed systems & highly available services using cloud computing services / architecture - preferably using AWS
3+ years experience building highly scalable mobile products & platforms
3+ years of experience with Agile delivery
3+ years years experience delivering large and complex programs - where you own the business or technical vision, collaborate with large cross-functional teams, secure commitments on deliverables and unblock teams to land business impact
3+ years of experience in building systems & solutions within a highly regulated environment
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Chicago, IL: $205,400 - $234,400 for Director, Technical Program Management
McLean, VA: $226,000 - $257,900 for Director, Technical Program Management
Richmond, VA: $205,400 - $234,400 for Director, Technical Program Management
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
Product Owner
Product management director job in Effingham, IL
The Product Owner is responsible for leading a product or set of product features through road mapping, design, and development phases of product lifecycle in support of organizational objectives. The Product Owner is responsible for a complex product domain or multiple smaller product domains and partners with Product Managers to create the product roadmap to deliver product value. The Product Owner is responsible for the internal, day-to-day management of the product line and for defining product needs in a release through epics and features in alignment with product strategy. This role works closely with product stakeholders to develop specifications for consumption by the development teams and clearly communicates the product vision, roadmap, and customer value to all necessary technical teams. This role identifies and facilitates the implementation of best practices for the product owner role.
Essential Functions:
Work in partnership with Product Manager to draft, manage and maintain a roadmap based upon product and release strategy
Responsible for creating and facilitating feature requirements, user stories and user interface design changes when working with technical teams to ensure readiness for development
Gather input from Product Manager and key stakeholders in order to refine, prioritize, and maintain product backlog.
Ensure solutions meet the product requirements and enables the overall product health
Participate in sprint demonstrations, gather feedback from stakeholders, and approve or reject sprint deliverables
Partner with Product Manager to provide input on timing and readiness of planned production releases
Coordinate and assist with beta process and resolution of product release issues across stakeholders and with development team
Identify and manage risks at the release and iteration level in partnership with team managers
Participate in (and in some cases lead) daily stand-ups, refinement, story review, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Provide customer production issue escalation assistance and oversight to ensure resolution
Ensure that training content is created and delivered for new product functionality
For products under scope of regulatory quality management, assist with quality related tasks and complete quality training as required
Identify and facilitate (and in some cases lead) cross-functional product process initiatives to implement best practices
Additional Functions:
Provide domain expertise to assist with user experience planning
Participate in (and in some cases lead) customer meetings
Mentor product owner team members
Product Owner
Product management director job in Chicago, IL
CAT is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Product Owner to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of cloud-native product development initiatives. This role requires strong technical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, stakeholders, and customers. The PO will drive product backlog priorities, oversee sprint activities, and ensure delivery of high-value digital solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Product Ownership & Delivery
Maximize product value and guide the development team throughout the product lifecycle.
Act as Product Owner on large, complex, high-value initiatives.
Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog based on business value.
Communicate backlog priorities and product vision clearly to the team.
Make key decisions on feature scope, release content, and timelines.
Collaborate with Lead Engineers to break down epics/features into actionable user stories.
Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, retrospectives, and demos.
Inspect and accept/reject sprint deliverables.
Manage product defects and prioritization.
Technical & Project Management
Represent the application and ensure alignment across multiple projects.
Provide expertise on software development, testing, integration, and deployment.
Oversee change requests from internal teams, vendors, and customers.
Work closely with onshore/offshore teams.
Support UAT planning, execution, and validation.
Serve as the voice of the customer within the development team.
Stakeholder Engagement
Communicate effectively with business partners, customers, and vendors.
Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams.
Represent the team externally and drive alignment with business goals.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree + 10+ years of experience
(OR Master's degree + 8+ years of experience)
3+ years as a Technical Product Owner
Proven experience in:
Java 17+
RESTful APIs
Databases
AWS cloud-native development & architecture
Experience managing product backlogs using Agile tools:
Azure DevOps, JIRA, Rally, VSTS, Mingle
Experience working in a hybrid onshore/offshore development model.
Experience using GenAI tools (GitHub Copilot, MS365 Copilot, etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Top Skills
Technical Product Ownership
Cloud-native software development (AWS, Java, APIs)
Agile & Scrum leadership
Work Environment
Hybrid: 2 days onsite in Chicago office
Note: Potential shift to 100% onsite in the future
Team of 13+ engineers and product team members
Why Join CAT?
“Whether it's groundbreaking products, best-in-class solutions, or long-term career opportunities, you can build what matters at Caterpillar. Join a global organization with 150+ locations worldwide, collaborate with top engineering talent, and help build solutions that impact people around the world.”
Director of Practice Group Management
Product management director job in Chicago, IL
We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Practice Group Management to support our Litigation and Energy practice groups at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals and business professionals.
The Director of Practice Management will be responsible for the effective oversight and management of the strategy, people, finance, and operations of their assigned practice groups (PGs). This person will do so by serving as a trusted advisor to their assigned practice group leaders (PGLs) and providing strategic analysis/consulting on a range of business topics. Success in this role will be measured by the director's ability to ensure that their PGs operate efficiently with clear visibility of financial performance and that their PGLs are proactively provided with all necessary resources required for success. The director will deliver these results by leveraging all business services (BusSvc) resources, coordinating with the requisite department leaders within the firm.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Serve as Trusted Advisor:
Serve as trusted business advisor to PGL in support of PG strategy, people, finances, and operations.
Serve as PGL proxy for practice initiatives, monthly meetings, communications, expense/write down approvals.
Support the development/execution of the PG strategic plan, monitor/report progress monthly, and ensure that ongoing PG initiatives are in line with the strategic goals.
Facilitate requests/deliverables between the PGs and all BusSvc departments to ensure operational excellence.
Engage individual partners at PGL direction to deliver various data requests and to consult on firm priorities.
Finance:
Provide clear visibility of financial PG performance by monitoring historical performance, analyzing trends, reporting results YTD, forecasting to EOY and making recommendations for improvement.
Drive profitability growth by providing partners with an understanding of the most important financial levers.
Resolve financial PG issues with support from the appropriate BusSvc leadership (Acctg, Fin, Bill, Coll, etc.)
Prepare financial content for monthly meetings using data from Finance and internal financial systems.
Identify those timekeepers and clients that are driving current trends and determine how to address/leverage.
Manage PG Mktg/BusDev expenses from budget creation to monthly expense approvals and reporting.
Provide ad hoc PG data analysis and recommendations as requested.
Operations:
Act on behalf of the PGLs to ensure PG operations run smoothly keeping PGL involvement to a minimum.
Research, identify, develop, and manage opportunities to improve PG operations and source solutions to improve efficiency by collaborating with internal BusSvc departments or engaging external business partners.
Manage monthly meetings by scheduling time, creating agendas/PPTs, arranging guest speakers and ensuring status is reported (firm initiatives, financials, recruiting status, BusSvc updates, tech offerings, etc.)
Provide ad hoc data analysis that facilitates decision-making for PGLs.
Analyze productivity data and coordinate weekly workload reporting/assignments to ensure full PG utilization.
Actively investigate alternative legal practice technologies and processes that provide new PG efficiencies.
Ensure the PG is able to deliver industry leading project management solutions to its clients.
Encourage collaboration with other PGs and client initiatives/programs within the firm.
People:
Provide support continuity and best practices training for new hires and new PGLs.
Facilitate status of new laterals between Recruiting and PGL keeping PGL involvement to a minimum.
Ensure focus is maintained on the PG promotion pipeline and current candidates.
Facilitate people issues with PGL and appropriate BusSvc leadership (ProfDev, HR, Mktg, etc.)
Investigate new talent models that are most appropriate for the PG that can improve overall leverage and profitability.
Provide orientation to all new laterals on issues related to PG (meetings, reports, resources, etc.)
Support and facilitate ongoing training and professional development of all PG lawyers.
Maintain MS Teams site so that the PG has access to all historical monthly meeting materials.
Encourage and support ongoing investments in PG culture, team building and esprit de corps.
Specific Skills Required:
Thorough understanding of firm resources; techniques for compiling, analyzing, and presenting operational information, practice efficiency metrics, financial forecasts and profitability models while also understanding how to most effectively coordinate with all internal firm departments.
Strong administrative, management, and leadership capabilities, including the ability to work under limited general direction while providing operational, strategic, and tactical guidance to PGLs.
Ability to rapidly analyze issues, anticipate consequences, make decisions, and take action.
Provide visionary and strategic operational leadership coupled with technical and professional knowledge.
Extensive knowledge and expertise in all basic business functions of a law firm, including operations, process improvement, and analysis.
Ability to anticipate issues, identify alternatives, recommend and implement effective courses of action.
Ability to communicate complex information and ideas successfully and effectively to all levels of personnel, frequently without prior preparation.
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time, formally or informally, orally or in writing, at the discretion of PGL/firm leadership.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor's degree in a business-related field from an accredited college or university is required.
At least 8-10 years of practice group management experience with a track record of increasing responsibilities is required - preferably with a large, multi-office law firm operating a practice group structure.
The ideal candidate will have advanced data analysis / financial forecasting skills, proven operational analysis acumen, solid project / program management experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong client-service focus.
Excellent interpersonal communication, written and verbal communication skills with critical thinking are required.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a timely manner. Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders is required.
Good customer service interaction is required.
Must be able to shift perspectives to see both the Technology Department's and the end users' goals and experiences.
Good judgment and ability to interact effectively with attorneys and firm personnel at all levels with a high degree of professionalism is required.
Must have the ability to prioritize and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
Must have the ability to lead, by example, and work with staff and Firm management in a service-oriented, team environment.
Coachable, dependable, continuous learner that is excited about innovation in the legal industry. Proactive, self-directed, and comfortable juggling multiple client relationships.
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks under deadlines.
This is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence 3 days per week. The salary ranges for this position vary depending on the geographic location and other factors such as experience, internal equity, market data, and job-related considerations. The range for this position is from $175,000 - $250,000, with offers contingent upon the various factors. The firm's compensation strategy includes not just a base salary but also comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, discretionary merit bonuses, life and disability insurance, retirement plans and tailored learning opportunities.
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm's offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.
Digital Transformation Director (Chicago)
Product management director job in Chicago, IL
***Must be based in Chicago, IL***
As the Digital Transformation Director, You are a visionary leader passionate about leveraging digital technologies to revolutionize business operations and customer experiences. With a profound understanding of digital strategy and transformation, you exhibit a unique blend of technical savvy and executive presence. Your strategic foresight enables you to identify transformative opportunities and you communicate these effectively to C-suite stakeholders. You thrive in dynamic environments and are adept at steering complex transformation programs that align with overarching business goals.
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead the charge in transforming businesses through cutting-edge digital technologies and methodologies.
Build a legacy of innovation by implementing transformative projects that redefine how we operate and deliver value to our customers.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technological advancement, where new ideas and approaches are encouraged and rewarded.
Achieve remarkable business outcomes by aligning our digital strategy with our overall business objectives, driving efficiency, growth, and competitive advantage.
Have a profound impact not only on business within the United States but also across North America, EMEA, and APAC regions. You will have at your disposal a global team of over 10,000+ technologists, designers, and analysts, empowered to execute comprehensive and authentic digital transformations for enterprises
Partner with technology and engineering leadership to deliver strategic decision-making and efficient execution of digital advisory operations for the enterprise at all phases of the digital transformation journey.
Bridge the gap between human needs, business advisory, and technology strategy, designing and leading strategic transformation programs, including digital strategy, business design, service design, product design, change management, and innovation strategies
Advise CXOs and board members on their transformation journeys, facilitating conversations and workshops with credibility and insight, and communicating with emotional intelligence and business acumen
Preferred Competencies & Experience
Expertise in Digital Strategy Consulting: Proven track record of developing and implementing successful digital strategies that drive business growth and operational efficiency.
Skilled in Transformation Program Management: Extensive experience in managing large-scale digital transformation programs, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
C-Suite Business Acumen: Ability to engage with senior leadership and influence decision-making processes with strategic insights and compelling business cases.
Transformation Orchestration: Competence in coordinating multiple aspects of transformation programs, from technology implementation to change management, ensuring seamless integration and adoption across the organization.
Leadership and Collaboration: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage cross-functional teams towards achieving shared objectives.
Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Exceptional ability to adapt to evolving business landscapes and emerging technologies, coupled with a strategic approach to problem-solving.
Communication and Stakeholder Management: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively articulating complex ideas to diverse audiences, including technical teams and executive boards.
Required Skills
More than 10+ years of Digital technologies and IT experience
Proven record of selling and leading large-scale Design-led Digital Transformation programs in complex enterprise environments.
Operating for 5 years in a similar client-facing role, driving opportunities, revenue, and delivery, engaging with senior stakeholders
Comfortable with carrying targets on opportunities, deal revenue managed and client satisfaction
Comfortable with leading and managing in both a line and matrixed structures
Industry knowledge in any one of the following industries (Banking, Retail, Manufacturing, Health Care, Life Sciences)
Deep familiarity platform technologies, e.g. Salesforce, SAP, ServiceNow, etc to drive and be the catalyst for Digital Transformations
Proven experience in leading multiple disciplinary teams of designers, architects, strategists, engineers and change specialists to sell and deliver transformational outcomes
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or protected veteran status. SoftServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sr. Director of Compliance and Privacy
Product management director job in Chicago, IL
Job Title: Sr. Director of Compliance and Privacy
We're seeking an experienced Compliance and Privacy Official to drive our organization's corporate compliance and privacy programs. As a strategic advisor to executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and governance committees, you'll foster a culture of ethics, accountability, and transparency.
About the Role:
Oversee privacy programs, including HIPAA and GDPR compliance
Lead cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve privacy incidents
Manage the Compliance and Ethics Program, addressing compliance issues and reporting to leadership and the Board
Serve as a subject matter expert for government program compliance, including Medicare Part D
Develop and lead a high-performing compliance and privacy team
Responsibilities:
Privacy Program Leadership: Oversee privacy programs and lead incident response efforts
Corporate Compliance Oversight: Manage compliance programs and address compliance issues
Government Programs Compliance: Serve as a subject matter expert and chair compliance committees
Team Leadership: Develop and lead a high-performing team
Systemwide Engagement: Promote best practices and coordinate incident response efforts
Training & Education: Oversee compliance and ethics training programs
Requirements:
Master's Degree in Law
12+ years of experience in healthcare compliance and privacy
Proven ability to lead teams and drive organizational change
Deep understanding of healthcare compliance, privacy program administration, and data security technologies
Excellent analytical and communication skills
Preferred Certifications:
Licensed Attorney
Professional, Academy for Health Care Management (PAHM)
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)
What Our Client Offer:
Opportunity to lead compliance and privacy initiatives in a dynamic healthcare organization
Collaborative and inclusive work environment
Professional growth and development opportunities
If you're a seasoned compliance and privacy professional looking to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Senior Director, EHS&S
Product management director job in Morris, IL
The Senior Director, Environmental Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) is a strategic business partner responsible for leading and supporting safety, health, environmental compliance, and security across business divisions. This role ensures that EHS&S programs align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and best practices to create a safe, secure, and compliant work environment.
This leader collaborates with divisional leadership, site managers, and cross-functional teams to embed a strong safety culture, drive risk mitigation strategies, and enhance operational resilience.
Summary of Essential Job Functions
EHS&S Strategy & Business Partnership
Serve as the primary EHS&S business partner for divisional leaders, providing expert guidance on safety and security initiatives.
Develop and execute comprehensive EHS&S programs, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and industry regulations.
Use data analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess risks, track compliance, and drive continuous improvement
Safety Culture & Risk Mitigation
Champion a culture of safety-first, ensuring employees and leaders are committed to workplace safety and compliance.
Identify operational risks, hazards, and vulnerabilities, implementing proactive risk management strategies.
Lead the development of safety training programs, incident response plans, and emergency preparedness protocols.
Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies, conducting regular audits and assessments.
Partner with site leaders to implement environmental sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction, energy conservation, and emissions management.
Maintain policies and procedures that align with regulatory agencies and other safety/environmental standards.
Security & Crisis Management
Oversee security programs, physical site protection, and emergency response planning to mitigate security threats.
Develop and implement business continuity and crisis response plans, ensuring operational resilience in emergencies.
Partner with law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and industry groups to stay ahead of emerging security risks.
Training, Development & Employee Engagement
Design and lead EHS&S training programs for employees, supervisors, and executives to enhance safety awareness and regulatory knowledge.
Provide coaching and mentorship to divisional leaders, ensuring they effectively manage safety and security responsibilities.
Foster engagement through safety committees, leadership workshops, and employee-driven safety initiatives.
Requirements
Required Skills and Qualifications
10+ years of experience in EHS&S leadership, including business partnership roles.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and industry-specific safety regulations.
Experience in risk assessment, incident investigation, and emergency response.
Proven ability to develop and implement EHS&S programs that align with business objectives.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field).
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar certification.
Experience with DOT, OSHA or other regulatory audits.
Background in security operations, crisis management, or business continuity planning.
Competencies
Morality & Integrity
Maintains confidence when dealing with sensitive and confidential information and understands what/when to share or escalate situations.
Frequently demonstrates respect and appreciation for their team members. Communicates expectations on company policies and code of conduct broadly to employees with relevant examples of good and bad behaviors.
Is able to answer moderately complex questions about the information.
Enforces adherence to expectations.
Communicates transparently and honestly all facts, information or updates.
Accountability & Ownership
Willingly accepts responsibility for favorable or unfavorable actions performed by themselves or their team members .
Sets clear expectations and sense of purpose and communicates achievements through metrics achievement and goal setting.
Follows through on negative consequences when expectations are not met with individuals.
Enforces a one team attitude and drives the same with others.
Admits mistakes and does not get defensive when mistakes are pointed out.
Team Management
Has general understanding of the needs of business and department objectives and works to meet those needs through training, coaching, promoting, and/or the hiring of new talent.
Recognizes wins and successes at both the employee and team levels.
Sets expectations and assigns responsibility of deliverables to team members, ensuring their understanding of assignment.
Understands varied learning methods among employees and leverages the appropriate methods for situations.
Execution
Able to be a hands on coach, inspire or develop teams' ability to take on new tasks (stretch assignments) to stretch performance capabilities beyond comfort level to deliver the goals.
Influence
Able to utilize interpersonal approaches to persuade differing points of view by recognizing underlying needs, motivation, emotions or concerns of others.
Uses relevant experiences to provide compelling examples or arguments to convey the message.
Connection & Belonging
Continually communicates successes and failures within the team and is able to share how successes or failures impact the team or company.
Utilizes emotional intelligence tactics when communicating with the team.
Fosters an open environment where individuals can feel safe to share ideas and propose solutions.
Business Acumen
Understands the financial and operational aspects of the business and can make decisions and take action on items that positively affect the bottom line.
Can anticipate and react to changes in the business environment.
Business Judgment
Able to increase profitability through growth decisions or actions taken.
Strategic Thinker
Executes financial and human capital management goals to meet the business needs and challenges, and communicates potential consequences.
Can align action plans to a vision and breakthrough strategies.
Clearly pushes back on potential outcomes and impacts. Enables cross training and intentional developmental opportunities to support business continuity and growth.
Problem Solver
Has the ability to provide input into a solution and provide guidance/expertise in executing the solution. Proactively provides recommendations for making processes more efficient.
Creates and delivers documentation and training, where needed, on any changes.
Uses tools and resources (technology, etc.) available to them to organize information, produce high-quality outputs, and communicate effective and professionally.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.