Director, Product Management

Basic FunctionThe Director of Product Management is responsible for leading the strategy, execution, and commercial success of a portfolio of key Audit products, spanning both cloud and on-prem offerings that serve as the foundation for future innovation.This role owns these products end-to-end, spanning business outcomes, customer value, and technical evolution. The Director will unify and evolve the portfolio into a cohesive platform while partnering closely on the transition toward next-generation, AI-enabled and agent-assisted audit capabilities.This leader will align cross-functional teams to deliver both near-term results and durable platform capabilities that support future innovation.Essential Duties and responsibilitiesProduct Strategy & VisionIn support of the audit leader, lead the multi-horizon product strategy across a portfolio of key audit products (cloud and on-prem) , inclusive across all global regionsEstablish a clear direction for how these products evolve as a foundation for future platform and AI capabilitiesBalance core product investment (stability, compliance, usability) with forward-looking enhancementsTranslate market trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies into a cohesive product strategy and roadmapBusiness & Commercial OwnershipOwn product-level outcomes, including revenue growth, retention, adoption, and profitabilityDrive pricing, packaging, and monetization strategy in partnership with GTM teamsDevelop and manage business cases, investment trade-offs, and prioritization decisionsEstablish and manage KPIs and performance scorecards for owned productsProduct & Platform LeadershipEnsure strong integration across key products within the portfolio, creating a seamless customer experienceDrive platform thinking to enable shared capabilities, data models, and extensibilityPartner closely with Engineering to evolve scalable, modern, and data-enabled architectureChampion a holistic product approach that connects workflows across the audit lifecycleProduct Team ManagementBuild, lead, and develop a high-performing team Product ManagersAlign and coordinate work across multiple product areas and teams, ensuring PMs deliver cohesive customer experiences and measurable business outcomes.Elevate the strategic capability of the team, coaching PMs to think commercially, make principled trade-offs, and connect product decisions to market impact, financial performance, and company strategy.Act as a multiplier for team effectiveness, proactively identifying gaps in skills, structure, or processes and implementing improvements that increase velocity, clarity, and impact across the organization.Customer & Market LeadershipMaintain deep understanding of audit personas, firm dynamics, and regulatory environmentsAct as a voice of the customer in product decisions and external engagementsLead market and competitive analysis to inform product direction and differentiationBuild strong feedback loops to continuously validate product direction and outcomesDriving Alignment & ExecutionAlign Product, Engineering, UX, Sales, Marketing, and Services around shared product outcomesDrive clarity on trade-offs, sequencing, and investment decisionsEnsure disciplined execution through roadmaps, planning cadences, and performance trackingLead scenario planning and resource allocation across owned productsAI & Data-Informed Product LeadershipPartner closely with leadership on the evolution toward AI-enabled and agent-assisted audit experiencesProvide product input, domain expertise, and prioritization guidance to shape AI and agentic initiativesEnsure owned products and platform capabilities are well-positioned to support AI-driven workflowsChampion a data-informed product culture, leveraging analytics, experimentation, and customer insightsStay current on how AI is reshaping product development, UX, and competitive dynamics, and apply those insights to product strategyDrive adoption of modern product practices, including instrumentation, hypothesis-driven development, and outcome-based measurementHow You Will OperateEnd-to-End Product Ownership: Accountable for strategy, performance, and outcomes of key productsP&L Mindset: Make investment decisions grounded in business and customer impactStrategic Leadership: Set direction and align multiple teams to deliver against itExecution Through Others: Deliver outcomes through Product Managers and cross-functional partnersCross-Functional Influence: Drive alignment across Product, Engineering, and GTMAdaptability & Resilience: Navigate legacy constraints while evolving toward modern platformsOther DutiesPerform other duties assigned by supervisor.Job QualificationsEducation:Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experienceMaster’s degree (MBA, MS in Innovation, or related field) preferredExperience:10+ years in product management within B2B SaaS or enterprise software5+ years leading product managers across a portfolio or set of related productsProven experience owning product strategy and business outcomesExperience with platform products, workflow systems, or data-driven applicationsOther Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:Strong business and financial acumenHigh degree of data fluency: ability to define metrics, interpret data, and drive decisions through analyticsDeep experience in customer discovery and product-market fitStrong understanding of how AI is impacting product development and user expectationsAbility to operate across technical and commercial domainsExceptional communication and influence skillsPreferred skills:Experience in audit, accounting, or regulated industriesExperience modernizing legacy/on-prem products to cloud platformsFamiliarity with AI-enabled or data-intensive productsTravel requirements30% Domestic TravelPhysical DemandsNormal office environment.Our Interview PracticesTo maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.Compensation:$151,700.00 - $270,950.00 USDThis role is eligible for Bonus.Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.Additional Information:Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wolters Kluwer N.V.