Valid8 Financial, Inc.
The Director, Product is responsible for leading the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of product initiatives within AbsenceSoft’s suite of leave management solutions. This leadership role manages a team of product managers and collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, design, marketing, customer success, and executive leadership to ensure the delivery of innovative, user-centric, and market-competitive products. The Director plays a pivotal role in scaling product capabilities, driving business growth, and maintaining the company’s reputation as a leader in leave management software.
Who We Are
AbsenceSoft is elevating the leave and accommodations experienceand is looking to hire amazing people like you! We create user-friendly, secure, and compliant technology that empowers employers to bring humanity, certainty and efficiency to the leave and accommodationsexperience. Made by HR Professionals for HR Professionals, we're proud of where we've been and excited about where we're headed. We value creative, innovative people who are passionate about their work and who believe there is always a better way.
Leading With Our Core Values
Make a Difference.
We are inspired to make an impact through our hard work, talent and passion. We push ourselves each day to better serve our teams, our clients, and our community.
Team First.
We are driven by team spirit not by self-interest. We value collaboration and approach our work with humility and a desire to win together.
Own it.
If we say it, we mean it. We follow through on our commitments, step up to deliver, and grow from our successes and failures.
Everyone Matters.
No matter your background or experience, everyone's voice holds value here.
What You’ll Do
Define and execute the product vision and strategy in alignment with company goals.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product managers and a designer.
Prioritize product initiatives using data-driven decision-making and customer insights.
Partner with engineering, product operations, and architecture leaders to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery.
Drive go-to-market readiness in collaboration with marketing, sales, professional services, and customer success.
Monitor product performance and customer satisfaction, implementing improvements as needed.
Develop robust clear KPIs and metrics for success and communicate progress to stakeholders
Represent the voice of the customer across all product lifecycle stages.
Conduct competitive analysis to identify trends, threats, and opportunities.
Maintain product backlogs and ensure agile product development processes are followed.
Collaborate with executive leadership to support strategic planning and product investments.
Ensure product compliance with legal, regulatory, and security standards.
Champion innovation and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the product team.
Participate in a highly compliant environment while assisting to maintain company controls and security within your job role.
Assist in maintaining applicable organizational security and compliance controls within your department, role, and subordinate’s roles.
Other duties as assigned.
What’ll Set You Up for Success Required Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required. Minimum 10 years of experience in product management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Demonstrated success managing product teams and launching complex software products. Preferred Skills: MBA or other advanced degree preferred. Experience in B2B SaaS and/or HRTech strongly preferred. Key Skills & Behaviors: Strategic thinking with the ability to align product direction to business outcomes. Proven ability to integrate AI-driven insights into strategic planning, operational improvements, and team development. Deep understanding of agile methodologies and product development lifecycles. Strong leadership and team management capabilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High proficiency in product management tools and platforms. Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Customer-centric approach to product design and decision-making. Familiarity with regulatory requirements in HR, benefits, and compliance domains. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Ability to mentor and grow product talent. Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic business environment. Business acumen and understanding of go-to-market dynamics. Commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Results-oriented with a passion for delivering high-impact solutions. What To Know Before You Apply We’re located in beautiful Golden, Colorado. This is a full-time, salaried position + bonus. AbsenceSoft provides a wide variety of perks and benefits. Including full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. We offer a 401k and 401k match after your first year with AbsenceSoft. We support your professional growth including industry training and CLMS Certification, opportunities for additional industry and technology certifications, and continuing education. The salary range for this position is $170k - $210k. At AbsenceSoft, we value an equitable and inclusive work environment and strive to build and foster diverse teams. Even if your work experience doesn’t align exactly with the position requirements, we'd still love to hear from you. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that celebrates and supports diversity and inclusion. Wemakeall employment and related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. Apply for this job
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What’ll Set You Up for Success Required Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required. Minimum 10 years of experience in product management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Demonstrated success managing product teams and launching complex software products. Preferred Skills: MBA or other advanced degree preferred. Experience in B2B SaaS and/or HRTech strongly preferred. Key Skills & Behaviors: Strategic thinking with the ability to align product direction to business outcomes. Proven ability to integrate AI-driven insights into strategic planning, operational improvements, and team development. Deep understanding of agile methodologies and product development lifecycles. Strong leadership and team management capabilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High proficiency in product management tools and platforms. Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Customer-centric approach to product design and decision-making. Familiarity with regulatory requirements in HR, benefits, and compliance domains. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Ability to mentor and grow product talent. Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic business environment. Business acumen and understanding of go-to-market dynamics. Commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Results-oriented with a passion for delivering high-impact solutions. What To Know Before You Apply We’re located in beautiful Golden, Colorado. This is a full-time, salaried position + bonus. AbsenceSoft provides a wide variety of perks and benefits. Including full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. We offer a 401k and 401k match after your first year with AbsenceSoft. We support your professional growth including industry training and CLMS Certification, opportunities for additional industry and technology certifications, and continuing education. The salary range for this position is $170k - $210k. At AbsenceSoft, we value an equitable and inclusive work environment and strive to build and foster diverse teams. Even if your work experience doesn’t align exactly with the position requirements, we'd still love to hear from you. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that celebrates and supports diversity and inclusion. Wemakeall employment and related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. Apply for this job
First name Last name Email address Location Phone number Resume Attach resume Attach another file Attach file Are you authorized to work in the United States? Are you authorized to work in the United States? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B status)? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B status)? If you selected Referral, please specify who: If you selected Event, please specify: If you selected Other, please specify: We invite you to complete the optional self-identification questions below used for compliance with government regulations and record-keeping guidelines. Any self-identification information provided will not be considered in the selection process. GENDER Male Female Nonbinary I do not wish to self-identify my gender ETHNICITY American Indian/Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino) Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino) Black/African American (Not Hispanic or Latino) Hispanic/Latino Native Hawaiian/Other Pac Island (Not Hispanic or Latino) White (Not Hispanic or Latino) Two or More Races (Not Hispanic or Latino) Decline to Specify If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by selecting the appropriate category(ies). The hiring employer is subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA) and requests this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts it undertakes pursuant to VEVRAA. Disabled Veteran Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran Veteran who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized Recently Separated Veteran Veteran, but not one of the four protected classes above I decline to state my veteran status Not a Veteran We are required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years.
Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. Yes, I Have A Disability, Or Have A History/Record Of Having A Disability No, I Don’t Have A Disability, Or A History/Record Of Having A Disability I Don’t Wish To Answer
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