Director of Product

About RudderStack

At RudderStack, we are redefining enterprise-scale data collection and routing. We are building a customer data platform (CDP) on the customer's own data warehouse. Our open-source, developer-first approach is the first of its kind. We understand the outsized impact customer data has on businesses, and we understand the challenges and pain points. We are looking to solve the customer data management problem in enterprises, once and for all, in a secure, compliant and cost-effective way.

RudderStack collects data from 30+ sources, can transform events on the fly, and routes to 150 different marketing, sales, product, analytics applications all with one snippet of code.

We’re backed by Insight Partners, Kleiner Perkins and S28 and have raised a total of $82 million in funding. Our customers include Crate + Barrel, Acorns, PrizePicks, and Cars.com. We process critical customer data for some top companies around the world, and are looking for ambitious individuals to join our team and help shape the future of our product.

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Director of Product to grow, lead and mentor our product management team, while driving strategic product initiatives at RudderStack. Reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer, you'll balance people leadership with hands-on product ownership of a critical new vertical. This role combines strategic thinking, team development, and direct product execution to help RudderStack expand its market presence and deliver exceptional value to our customers.

What you'll do

Team Leadership & Development

Manage, mentor, and grow a team of Product Managers, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and customer obsession
Define and implement product management best practices, frameworks, and processes across the team
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning for direct reports
Partner with the CPO to align team objectives with company strategy and OKRs
Collaborate with engineering, design, sales, and marketing leadership to ensure cross-functional alignment

Strategic Product Ownership

Own and drive a new key vertical from conception to market success
Lead customer discovery and market research to identify opportunities and validate product-market fit
Develop and maintain the product strategy and roadmap for the new vertical
Define success metrics and drive data-informed decision making
Present product vision and updates to executive team and board as needed

Organizational Impact

Contribute to overall product strategy and vision alongside CPO and product leadership team
Establish prioritization frameworks balancing customer needs, business impact, and technical feasibility
Drive product operations efficiency through improved planning, communication, and execution cadences
Build strong relationships with key customers and partners to inform product direction

Requirements

Portfolio of successful products with measurable business impact at scale
Experience in leading and mentoring Product Managers through various growth stages
Experience in data infrastructure, analytics, or developer tools strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution
Excellent communication skills with ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven product development
What We Offer
Opportunity to shape product strategy at a high-growth data infrastructure company
Direct impact on both team development and new product initiatives
Competitive compensation package with equity
Remote-first culture with flexible working arrangements