OnHiresDirector of Product
Remote (US-based, EST time zone preferred)
Travelling included (once per quarter)
About the Company
Our client is building a modern platform designed to simplify and optimize how organizations plan in-person meetings and group travel logistics.
Their technology helps companies manage the operational complexity of coordinating people across locations, turning logistical challenges into streamlined, meaningful experiences.
The company operates as a remote-first organization with global hubs across the United States, Spain, and South Africa. While the team works primarily remotely, they believe strongly in the value of in-person collaboration and regularly bring the team together for planning sessions and company offsites.
They are backed by leading technology investors and experienced operators and are focused on building a category-defining platform in the meetings and travel space.
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Director of Product to lead their Product and Design organizations during a critical phase of product development.
This role is focused on driving progress toward product-market fit while strengthening product execution and team leadership.
The Director of Product will operate as a player-coach — leading a small team of Product Managers and Designers while remaining deeply involved in discovery, prioritization, and product strategy.
This leader will work closely with Engineering, Marketing, and Customer teams to ensure that product decisions are grounded in customer insight and business impact.
The role reports directly to the VP of Product & Marketing and will have meaningful influence over product direction and roadmap priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Execution
Lead product strategy with a strong focus on achieving and scaling product-market fit
Establish structured discovery processes and feedback loops with customers
Translate customer insights and market signals into clear product priorities
Own roadmap planning and prioritization in partnership with leadership and engineering
Identify new product opportunities and innovation areas, including AI-driven capabilities
Ensure the product roadmap aligns with company goals, customer needs, and market opportunities
Team Leadership
Lead and mentor a team of Product Managers and Product Designers
Build a high-performing product organization focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Coach product managers on discovery, experimentation, and decision-making
Strengthen collaboration between Product, Design, and Engineering teams
Foster a strong customer-centric mindset across the product organization
Product Development
Oversee the product development lifecycle from discovery and ideation through launch and iteration
Partner closely with Engineering leadership to ensure strong alignment between product strategy and technical execution
Improve internal product processes, prioritization frameworks, and delivery cadence
Champion iterative product development and rapid learning cycles
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with leaders across Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success
Align product initiatives with go-to-market strategy and customer adoption
Communicate product priorities, trade-offs, and outcomes clearly across the organization
Support product positioning and launch readiness in collaboration with marketing and customer teams
Performance & Measurement
Define and track product performance metrics and KPIs
Evaluate product usage, customer engagement, and adoption trends
Use data to guide product decisions and identify opportunities for improvement
Requirements
8+ years of experience in Product Management, ideally in startup or scale-up environments
Proven experience building and scaling B2B SaaS products
Experience working in product-market fit stage environments
5+ years of experience leading product or cross-functional teams
Strong experience across the full product lifecycle: discovery, development, launch, and iteration
Ability to translate complex problems into clear product strategy and execution plans
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Experience collaborating closely with engineering and design teams
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments
Prior experience in travel, meetings, or event technology is a strong plus
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
Culture & Working Style
Our client operates as a globally distributed, remote-first organization. Successful candidates will thrive in an environment that values:
Collaboration and shared ownership
Curiosity and experimentation
Respect for diverse perspectives
Strong communication across distributed teams
The company works across multiple regions and cultures, and leaders are expected to be comfortable working in a fully remote, international environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary (US payroll)
Equity participation
Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance
23 days paid time off
Annual mental health and wellbeing budget
Remote-first working environment with global collaboration
Regular company offsites and in-person strategy sessions
Opportunity to help shape the future of a rapidly growing technology company