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Director of Product

Director of Product

CompanySydecar
LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA, New York, NY, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in product management, including leadership roles such as Group Product Manager, Associate Director, Director, or VP of Product.
  • Proven experience in B2B fintech or SaaS software.
  • Track record of success leading product teams at a scaling startup high growth company.
  • Experience building products in a regulated industry.
  • Excellent experience in workflow automation, with a strong product intuition and ability to simplify complex processes for users.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
  • Strong, process-oriented product leader with deep experience in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  • Passionate about coaching teams, setting a high bar for quality, documentation, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborative with a proven ability to build alignment across cross-functional teams.
  • User-obsessed and data-informed, with strong skills in discovery, validation, and product analytics.
  • Excellent communicator and storyteller—clear, detailed, and compelling in both written and verbal communication.
  • Strategic prioritizer, able to balance short-term needs and long-term vision in dynamic environments.
  • Detail-obsessed and rigorous, yet humble and open to feedback.
  • Curious and high-initiative—comfortable operating independently and thriving in fast-paced, evolving spaces.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Product Managers, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
  • Uphold and model best-in-class standards for product processes, discovery practices, and documentation—in partnership with the COO.
  • Provide hands-on coaching to Product Managers on effective collaboration with engineering, design, and cross-functional business stakeholders.
  • Guide and support prioritization efforts to ensure alignment with business goals and customer needs.
  • Build strong partnerships with other organizational leaders and continually strengthen the Product team’s relationships across departments.
  • Own and lead the quarterly roadmapping process, ensuring successful execution and delivery against the roadmap.
  • Collaborate with the COO to translate company strategy and vision into a dynamic, rolling four-quarter roadmap, and lead the team in developing an actionable and inspiring quarterly plan.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in private markets, capital markets, or alternative investments.
  • Familiarity with fund accounting.
  • Understanding of securities laws and regulatory considerations in private market transactions.