Our client is a mid-size translation provider committed to empowering immigrant and LEP communities through language access in different sectors; providing localization translation and interpretation services in more than 150 languages.
LATAM-based/Remote/Full-time/Working hours: 6 am – 3 pm (PST time zone)
Summary
We are looking for an experienced Head of Product Development to lead our product development team and drive the creation of innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for developing high-quality products.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the product development team, including product managers, designers, and engineers.
- Develop and implement product strategies that align with the company’s goals and objectives.
- Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and beyond.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development and delivery.
- Conduct market research and analyze customer feedback to identify opportunities for product improvement and innovation.
- Define and prioritize product features and requirements.
- Monitor and report on product performance, making data-driven decisions to optimize product success.
- Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in product development.
- Design and oversee the architecture of applications to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Ensure the integration of various systems and technologies to create a cohesive product ecosystem.
- Lead the adoption of new technologies and tools to improve product development processes.
- Lead the engineering team to address technical challenges and implement solutions.
- Ensure the security and compliance of products with industry standards and regulations.
Requirements
- At least 10+ years of experience in product management or a related field.
- Proven track record of successfully leading product development teams and delivering high-quality products.
- Strong understanding of product development processes and methodologies.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience with market research and customer feedback analysis.
- Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in product development.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, PHP, or JavaScript. ( el que sea esta bien, le interesa mas que tenga la teoría de los design patterns y arquitectura y cmo funciona todo).
- Understanding of API development and integration.
- Experience with version control systems like Git.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.