Vice President, Product Management

Here’sa summary of the role: Ready to be both the conductorandthe lead musicianof your own business lines AND for a #1 market leader?If so, Yu-KuanLinishiring a VP of Product Management who can set a bold product visionandroll up their sleeves to build alongside a high‑performing teamher atDiligent,#1 market leader in Governance, Risk & Compliance tech and used by 75% of Fortune 500 Boards.You’llshape the future of ourcore product—the largest andstrategic growth enginesofa$7B revenuecompany—owningmulti‑year strategy,AI innovation, andrevenue‑tied outcomes.You will additionally be the #1 product leader for 2 business lines – our non-profit & government sector governance solutions.Ifyou have experience being the head of product at a fast-growing growth company or tier 1 tech company, and lead by doing (not just directing), this is your stage to drive impact at executive altitude while still getting hands‑on where it matters.Here’sa breakdown of whatyou’lldo (not all of it, just the important stuff):Define and execute product strategydriving company-level ARR growth, retention, and market expansion in partnership with C-suite and cross-functional teamsBuild and scale high-performing product organizationwith clear excellence standards, processes, and OKRs enabling consistent execution and data-driven accountabilityChampion AI-first innovationleadingGovernAIadoption to drive platform upgrades, expansion opportunities, and competitive differentiationScale product-led growth strategiesincluding trials, freemium models, and self-service capabilities to accelerate adoption and revenueMaintain deep customer empathythrough Fortune 500 board engagement,leveraginginsights and competitive intelligence to inform product decisions and drive expansionIdentifyand capture new market opportunitieswithin the governance and compliance ecosystem through innovation and strategic GTM partnershipsThese are the essentials you’llneed to get an interview:12+ years product management with 5+ years senior leadership (Director+ level)Track record building/scaling successful products in consumer, AI, marketplace, SaaS in either a 1) fast growing start-up OR 2) tier 1 tech company (FAANG or equivalent). Having experience in both is even better. Experience leading 15+ person product organizations with high performance stands with talent development successProven winningtrack recordover multiple products or multiple companies.Hands on builder – everyone (incl Yu-Kuan) is a builder & vibe coder on our team andwe’relooking for kindred spirits. It would be great if you had these to, butwe’llsupport you if youdon’t:Have personally led significant AI/LLM-based product initiatives that drove significant customer adoption (3x+ engagement or expansion metrics)Have shipped customer-facing prototypes or products in a past lifeor as a hobby/side project. Extensive hands-on experience with agentic engineering/vibe coding is highly valued. Demonstrated success partnering with C-suite and cross-functional stakeholdersto shape company strategy, with examples of driving market expansion and measurable competitive winsFormer founders or similarrole/experienceveryhighly valued. U.S pay range $265,000—$330,000 USDAbout UsDiligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster.At Diligent, we're building the future with people who think boldly and move fast. Whether you're designing systems that leverage large language models or part of a team reimaging workflows with AI, you'll help us unlock entirely new ways of working and thinking. Curiosity is in our DNA, we look for individuals willing to ask the big questions and experiment fearlessly - those who embrace change not as a challenge, but as an opportunity. The future belongs to those who keep learning, and we are building it together. At Diligent, you’re not just building the future - you’re an agent of positive change, joining a global community on a mission to make an impact.Learn more atdiligent.com or follow us onLinkedInandFacebookWhat Diligent Offers YouCreativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clientsWe care about our people.Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting free days, generous time off policy and wellness programsto name a fewWe have teams all over the world. We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney.Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding.Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability – to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place.Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, Singapore and Sydney.  To foster strong collaboration and connection, this role will follow a hybrid work model. If you are within a commuting distance to one of our Diligent office locations, you will be expected towork onsite at least 50% of the time.We believe that in-person engagement helps drive innovation, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.We are a drug free workplace. Diligent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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