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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly motivated and strategic Product Development Director to lead the ideation, design, and implementation of new products within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product lifecycle management, a deep understanding of market and customer needs, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product success.
The Product Development Director will be responsible for defining the product vision, planning roadmaps, overseeing development processes, and monitoring the performance of launched products. They will work closely with marketing, sales, engineering, and manufacturing departments to ensure products meet quality standards, market requirements, and business goals.
Additionally, the candidate should be able to analyze market trends, identify innovation opportunities, and lead the team toward creative, customer-focused solutions. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a results-driven mindset.
This position is ideal for a professional with proven experience in developing complex products who is eager to make a significant contribution to the company's growth and success.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Define long-term product development strategy
- Manage the full product lifecycle
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align goals
- Analyze the market and identify new opportunities
- Oversee the design and development process
- Monitor product performance and implement improvements
- Manage the product development department budget
- Lead and motivate the development team
- Ensure compliance with quality standards
- Present updates and reports to company leadership
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Degree in Engineering, Economics, or related fields
- At least 7 years of experience in product development
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams
- In-depth knowledge of product development methodologies
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
- Strong communication and leadership abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Fluent in English
- Experience with project management tools
- Customer and innovation-oriented mindset
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience managing the product lifecycle?
- Have you led a product development team? In what context?
- How do you identify new market opportunities?
- What tools do you use to monitor product performance?
- Do you have experience with Agile or Lean methodologies?
- How do you handle conflicts between cross-functional teams?
- What has been your greatest success in product development?
- How do you ensure a product meets customer needs?
- Do you have experience in regulated industries?
- How do you manage a product development budget?
