We are looking for a seasoned Director of Product Management to lead HERE’s portfolio of SDKs and Map Publication Formats (RDF, GDF, XML, GeoJSON, Knowledge Graphs) for the Automotive and Multi-Industry markets. This strategic leadership role involves managing a team of experienced product managers, shaping product strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring top-quality performance and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 11 product managers, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
• Provide guidance, support, and career growth opportunities, ensuring high performance and engagement.

• Define and communicate a cohesive and innovative product vision and strategy aligned with market needs, customer feedback, and company objectives.

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive differentiation.

• Prioritize product quality with clear KPIs, including defect density and customer satisfaction metrics, to ensure lasting success and cost targets are achieved.

• Act as the primary liaison for senior management, customers, and partners, ensuring alignment on product goals and progress.

• Champion customer needs by conducting regular customer interviews and usability testing and incorporating feedback into product decisions to maintain high customer satisfaction.

You are a visionary professional who can manage a team of experienced product managers, drive product strategy, foster (sustaining) product innovation, focus in internal as well as customer-facing quality KPIs, and achieve cost targets. You will be successful in the role with most of the following:

• 10+ years in product management with at least 5 years in a senior role.
• Proven experience with SDKs and products for Automotive or Multi-Industry markets, including Geocoding, Navigation, and Fleet Logistics.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and delivering complex products to market.
• Strong strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and communication skills.

• Visionary leader with a focus on customer-centric innovation.
• Strong team-building skills and inclusive management style.
• Data-driven with a commitment to continuous improvement and exceptional user experiences.

What will you gain?

• The chance to work with exceptional, collaborative, expert colleagues in an inclusive environment.
• Working in a team who is leading in Automotive and where products are invented who change global markets
• The opportunity to solve meaningful, complex problems.
• Constructive feedback and career growth opportunities to help you excel in your role.
• Working in an environment where different ideas are welcomed, where critical questions are encouraged as we fundamentally believe that this is what makes us leaders in the market
• Working in a team where we learn from our failures, celebrate our successes jointly whilst having fun and laughter along the way.

HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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