Director, Product Management

The corporate office of Express Employment International is seeking a Director - Product Management, to provide strategic and operational leadership across the organization’s product delivery ecosystem. This role is accountable for aligning product strategy, delivery methods, and quality practices to ensure technology investments deliver measurable business outcomes and a high‑quality experience for internal and external users. This position sits within our Oklahoma City based corporate office, with an expectation to be onsite 80% of the time. Responsibilities Product & Delivery Strategy Define and evolve the enterprise IT product management and delivery strategy in alignment with Express Employment International’s business objectives and IT strategy Ensure product direction, delivery practices, and quality standards operate as an integrated system rather than isolated function Translate business strategy into a coherent portfolio of product investments, delivery priorities, and improvement initiatives Leadership of Manager‑Led Teams Provide direct leadership and coaching to the Managers of Delivery Methods, Product Ownership, and Quality Assurance, setting clear expectations, outcomes, and accountability Establish consistent leadership rhythms, performance expectations, and development paths across all three functions Foster a culture of collaboration, servant leadership, and continuous improvement across teams Product Ownership & Value Management Ensure strong, consistent product ownership practices across the portfolio, including clear product vision, prioritization, and stakeholder alignment Partner with business and IT leaders to guide roadmap development, investment trade‑offs, and value realization Hold product teams accountable for delivering outcomes that support enterprise strategy and operational excellence Delivery Methods & Execution Excellence Oversee delivery methods and Agile practices to ensure teams have the structure, coaching, and support needed to deliver predictably and sustainably Ensure delivery methods scale appropriately across multiple teams while remaining pragmatic and business‑focused Identify systemic delivery impediments and partner with IT leadership to remove organizational barriers Quality Assurance & Engineering Enablement Provide executive oversight of Quality Assurance practices to ensure quality is built into delivery rather than inspected at the end Promote modern QA approaches, including early testing, automation, and close collaboration with delivery teams Ensure quality metrics are meaningful, transparent, and used to drive continuous improvement Governance, Metrics & Stakeholder Engagement Establish and maintain portfolio‑level metrics and insights that provide visibility into product value, delivery health, and quality outcomes Communicate clearly with executive and senior stakeholders on progress, risks, and opportunities Education & Experience Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience required 10+ years of experience in product management, technology delivery, or related IT leadership roles Knowledge, Skills, Or Abilities Proven experience leading managers and multi‑disciplinary teams in a mid‑to‑large enterprise environment Strong understanding of product management, Agile delivery methods, and quality assurance practices Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead organizational change Experience leading product portfolios or delivery organizations supporting enterprise platforms or shared services Agile, product, or delivery certifications (e.g., Pragmatic Institute, Scrum, SAFe, or similar) Experience driving digital transformation or modernization initiatives #J-18808-Ljbffr Express Employment International