Senior Director of Product

Apply for theSenior Director of Productrole atToptaland join our globally distributed team of top talent. Get AI‑powered advice on this job and explore our exclusive features.Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams on demand. With $200+ million in annual revenue and team members based around the globe, Toptal is the world’s largest fully remote workforce. We combine remote teams with a support structure that encourages innovation, social interaction, and fun. We move at a fast pace and are never afraid to break the mold.Job Summary Our Product Team builds and scales Toptal’s platform and products, working closely with Operations and Engineering to support growth. We embrace a data‑focused approach to ensure each initiative on our roadmap delivers meaningful impact. As a Senior Director of Product Management, you will lead and scale our product and platform, guiding a team of Product Managers on building and improving internal and customer‑facing products that support our continued scaling.This is a remote position. Resumes and communication must be submitted in English.ResponsibilitiesOwn the overall strategy and roadmap for our technology and customer‑facing products, enabling Engineering teams to deliver effective solutions faster and improve system stability and performance.Provide thought leadership, strategic insight, and clear communication to your team and the organization on product strategy and roadmap.Track progress, assess risks, coordinate delivery, and actively communicate contingency and mitigation plans.Guide the prioritization of initiatives as the team scales.Lead and grow a team of Product Managers, helping them achieve the best work of their careers.Help drive the Product Management practice and culture, shaping how we work and the organization design.Work cross‑functionally with Executives, Operations, and Legal to align objectives, incorporate opinions, and communicate plans.Accomplish work objectives through leading and supervising other Toptal team members within the function or subfunction.Establish objectives and initiatives for the team, recommend structure and roles, and organize, assign, delegate, oversee, and monitor work.Coach and mentor team members, provide feedback, conduct performance reviews, and implement improvement plans if needed.Apply system‑analyst techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or systems specifications.Qualifications and Job RequirementsBachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Economics).At least 10 years of proven software Product Management experience.At least 3 years of experience leading other Product Managers.Prior experience as a Software Engineer is a strong plus.Knowledge of AI product development processes is a plus.Comfortable working with SQL or spreadsheets to analyze data and conduct research with users.Ability to creatively craft solutions through data and a user‑centric approach.Meticulous attention to quality in writing user stories, brainstorming technical approaches, and testing features before release.Humble, willing to learn, and ready to help accomplish goals.Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.Experience with agile development methodologies in globally distributed teams.Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, rapidly growing company handling diverse challenges and deadlines.World‑class individual contributor: you must bring decisive execution, not simply directive authority.Seniority level: DirectorEmployment type: Full‑timeJob function: Product Management and MarketingIndustries: Technology, Information and Internet#J-18808-Ljbffr