Director of Product Management- EX

At Qualtrics, we create software the world’s best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform—we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention—but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers. When you join one of our teams, you’ll be part of a nimble group that’s empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won’t have to look to find growth opportunities—ready or not, they’ll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we’re on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that’s work worth doing.Director of Product Management - Employee Experience Why We Have This RoleOrganizations are increasingly interacting with their employees in digital ways. From corporate chats, to email, to corporate social media, to mobile apps, to AI assistants, organizations are now serving their employees digitally at orders of magnitude higher than norms three to five years ago. The Product team at Qualtrics is looking for an experienced and senior product leader who will drive innovations that help organizations better serve their employees by deeply understanding and taking action on the Employee Experience. We recognize that prioritizing employee experience (EX) is crucial in fostering innovation, increasing productivity, and achieving higher business outcomes. By prioritizing employee experience, organizations position themselves as leaders in creating an environment that enhances job satisfaction, retention, and ultimately drives their success.You will lead an organization to work closely with our customers to develop the innovations that help them take their experience management game to the next level. You’ll design value propositions for the HR and EX team and even the C-suite at the world’s largest and most successful organizations. You’ll work directly with Executives and Directors in our customers’ organizations to solve their problems in ways that are unique, differentiated, and most importantly impactful. You’ll work cross functionally at Qualtrics to take these innovations from concept to market to maturity as defined by engaged usage of the products with high product satisfaction. You’ll report directly to our Chief Product Officer and you’ll develop the future PM leadership at Qualtrics. How You’ll Find SuccessA great product manager sits at the intersection of business, technology, and design. You’ll be customer-obsessed, strategic, detail-oriented, and highly creative driving with the following primary responsibilities:Have a “CEO Mindset” and own the product strategyBuild and maintain the business case for products, including market opportunity models, user personas, and top use casesManage the entire product development lifecycleDevelop and implement a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments to execute and optimize over timeAssist Marketing team in the go-to-market planning and execution, and messaging and positioningParticipate in specific sales opportunities (customer demos, roadmap alignment meetings, marketing events etc.)Partners with Sales to uncover best-practices, pain points, and training needs to maximize the growth and financial performance of the product.Build and improve processes for collecting customer feedback, building requirements, and maintaining long-term roadmapParticipate in the business development and partnership building activities (demos for potential partners, roadmap alignments)Collaborate with other groups within the company to orchestrate successful product outcomes including:  Sciences teams, Engineering, Design, Technical Program Management, Delivery, Support, Customer Success, and Product MarketingA self-starter and proactive. Continually updates their perception of pain points, personas, customer goals and product expectations.Knows our strengths and weaknesses relative to competitors in the space and proactively positions our offering toward the best possible market niche(s) in the landscape. Stays up to date with industry publications.Demonstrates command and control of the product set through creating and delivering internal and external presentations. Comfortable doing so at the executive level.Innovative with aptitude to understand innovative technology and its real-world applicationsStrong management skills, including problem solving, decision making, planning, meeting management, and delegation10+ years of product management experience How You’ll GrowLead high-impact projects that shape the direction of the company.Develop and refine executive leadership skills by managing a talented team of product managers.Gain deeper insights into market trends and customer needs, influencing product strategy.Enhance strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities through data-driven initiatives.Build a network with senior stakeholders and industry leaders, expanding professional connections.Participate in high-level strategic discussions, influencing the company’s overall direction.Contribute to setting company-wide goals, gaining a holistic understanding of business operationsThings You’ll Do Product Strategy: This is an amazing opportunity for a self-driven and ridiculously smart person to have a major impact helping thousands of customers.Product Definition and Execution: Favor execution via experimentation way more than strategic pontifications.Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Excellence: Create collaborative environments where the full diversity of styles and perspectives are heard and involved, as well as clearly setting expectations with collaborators and executive stakeholders to get stuff done.  Process Optimization: Champion agile product development processes, encouraging a fail-fast mentality and continuous improvement to enhance team efficiency, deliver products more quickly, and respond dynamically to changing market conditions.Market Awareness and Competitive Analysis: Conduct regular market assessments to stay ahead of industry trends and competitor actions, integrating relevant findings into product strategy to ensure the product remains innovative and well-positioned.What We’re Looking For On Your Resume10+ years in product management with successful product launchesProven ability to lead and mentor large, diverse teamsSkilled in developing and implementing strategic product roadmapsProficient in market analysis and identifying customer needsStrong understanding of technology and effective collaboration with engineering teamsData-driven: Robust analytical skills and experience using data to inform decisionsProblem solving: Innovative with a proactive approach to complex problems Able to thrive in fast-paced, changing environmentsPrioritizes customer satisfaction and user experienceTrack record of driving product innovationWhat You Should Know About This TeamLeadership role overseeing all product functions including Product Management, Engineering, UX, and Product Marketing.Leads a cross-functional team (“pod”) to define product roadmaps, set priorities, and allocate investments for EX product initiatives.Integral part of the Product Unit (PU) leadership team, jointly accountable for the portfolio of products at Qualtrics.High influence on both product and business strategy, shaping the future direction of the EX offerings.Focused on enhancing digital interactions, acknowledging the vast potential and challenges inherent in digital customer engagementOur Team’s Favorite Perks and BenefitsWe participate in personalized Career Action Planning. You will work with your manager to design a plan based on your life experiences, values, and career aspirations (inside and outside Qualtrics) that helps you achieve your career goals at Qualtrics$1800 USD Experience bonus to be used for an “Experience” of your choosingCompetitive salary, performance bonuses, generous savings fund match.Quarterly Wellness Reimbursement, can be used for activities including gym memberships, spa massages, workout equipment, meditation apps, and much more.Amazing QGroup Communities; MOSAIQ, Green Team, Qualtrics Pride, Q&Able, Qualtrics Salute, and Women’s Leadership Development, which exist as places for support, allyship, and advocacy.The Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model: Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple: we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life.Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.​​​​​​​Applicants in the United States of America have rights under Federal Employment Laws:Family & Medical Leave Act,Equal Opportunity Employment,Employee Polygraph Protection ActQualtrics is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Qualtrics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your Qualtrics contact/recruiter know.Not finding a role that’s the right fit for now? Qualtrics Insiders is the one-stop shop for all things Qualtrics Life. Sign up for exclusive access to content created with you in mind and get the scoop on what we have going on at Qualtrics - upcoming events, behind the scenes stories from the team, interview tips, hot jobs, and more. No spam - we promise! You'll hear from us two times a month max with fresh, totally tailored info - so be sure to stay connected as you explore your best role and company fit.For full-time positions, this pay range is for base per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, education, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be included in an employment offer, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and other benefits, based on eligibility criteria.Washington State Annual Pay Transparency Range$264,000—$440,500 USD