Director, Software Product Strategy & Engineering

Come Join Us! From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here. Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future. About the Role Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is building a next-generation quoting and estimating platform that will transform how customers, sales teams, and estimators engage with our business. This platform will combine AI-powered workflows, guided configuration, and customer self-service capabilities to modernize a critical revenue-driving function. As the Director of Software Product Strategy & Engineering, you will own the full product lifecycle-from vision and strategy through engineering execution and market adoption . This is a builder role where strategy and execution are inseparable. You won't hand off plans—you'll help bring them to life. We're looking for a leader who has successfully taken a product from concept to launch and adoption , and who is comfortable operating close to the engineering work to drive outcomes, not just deliverables. What You’ll Own Product Strategy & Roadmap Define product vision, roadmap, and prioritization across a multi-component platform Determine what gets built, in what sequence, and why Translate long-term strategy into clear, measurable quarterly deliverables Product Engineering & Execution Partner directly with engineers, architects, and vendors to drive product development Create clear product requirements and participate in technical design discussions Identify and remove delivery blockers to keep progress on track Make informed tradeoff decisions across scope, timing, and functionality Business Case & Investment Ownership Develop and own the financial model, including cost, ROI, and success metrics Build and present investment cases to executive leadership and stakeholders Define performance benchmarks to guide investment decisions throughout delivery Go-to-Market & Adoption Lead rollout strategy, internal enablement, and external launch planning Drive user adoption across sales teams, estimators, and customers Incorporate real-world feedback into continuous product improvements Stakeholder & Vendor Management Align cross-functional stakeholders across business units Manage vendor relationships and ensure delivery accountability Track and report against product performance and adoption metrics Success Metrics Quote-to-order conversion rate Estimator productivity improvement Digitally influenced revenue growth Reduction in quote turnaround time Customer self-service adoption On-time delivery of roadmap milestones Qualifications Required 10+ years of experience in product management, product engineering, or digital product leadership Proven experience driving end-to-end software product delivery (concept through launch and adoption) Strong hands-on approach to working with engineering teams during the build process Demonstrated ability to develop and present business cases to executive audiences Experience leading cross-functional initiatives without direct authority Background in B2B environments with complex buyer and user dynamics Preferred Experience in manufacturing, construction, distribution, or industrial environments Familiarity with CPQ systems, ERP-integrated quoting, or customer-facing platforms Exposure to AI-driven workflows, APIs, and cloud-based architectures Experience within a private equity-backed organization What OBEOffers You Benefits that benefit you - industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee Work-life balance - PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose Compensation that rewards your hard work - A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses Training - We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed OBE Privacy Policy OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope