Wolters Kluwer
Overview
The Director, Commercial Product Management is a strategic individual contributor responsible for shaping and executing product strategy, driving market analysis, and leading go-to-market initiatives for the Tax and Accounting CCH brand. This role is pivotal in defining the long‑term vision and roadmap for the product portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
With a strong focus on product strategy, you will leverag e deep market insights, emerging technologies (including AI), and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer satisfaction, accelerate revenue growth, and expand market presence. The Director will also play a key role in mentoring and coaching other product managers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
This position plays a critical role in our transformation journey, helping evolve our SaaS offerings with cutting‑edge capabilities and delivering differentiated value to our customers. Your expertise will significantly influence product direction and success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage and drive high‑impact product initiatives from concept to launch, ensuring measurable outcomes and customer value.
Lead the development and execution of comprehensive product strategies that align with business goals, vision, and market opportunities.
Develop and refine go‑to‑market strategies for innovative product offerings, incorporating advanced technologies such as AI, agentic workflows, and behavioral data to drive growth.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and opportunities for product and market expansion.
Translate customer insights into actionable product strategies and roadmaps that drive adoption, retention, and commercial success.
Collaborate with pricing, finance, and analytics teams to inform pricing models and monetization strategies using usage data and financial modeling.
Serve as a strategic advocate for the product both internally and externally, articulating the product vision and value proposition.
Partner closely with senior leadership to ensure product strategy is aligned with broader organizational priorities and long‑term vision.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (e. g., Sales, Marketing, Development, Support) to ensure alignment between product strategy and execution.
Monitor product performance metrics and customer feedback to guide investment decisions and roadmap prioritization.
Support business planning efforts by contributing to revenue forecasts, margin analysis, and strategic initiatives.
Influence product roadmap development by working closely with Technical Product Management to ensure alignment with market needs and financial goals.
Identify and recommend operational efficiencies and growth opportunities based on data‑driven insights.
Serve as a thought leader and subject matter expert in commercial product strategy, representing the product vision to internal stakeholders and external partners.
Mentor and coach other product managers, providing guidance on best practices, strategic thinking, and career development to build a high‑performing product management team.
Education Bachelor’s degree required. MBA strongly preferred
Experience
10+ years of product management experience in SaaS, proven success managing go‑to‑market disciplines (e.g. sales, marketing, product management, development, support) and having P&L accountability in a functionally matrixed organization
Experience working with Offshore employees for both product management and outsource
Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications
Strong business and financial acumen, able to synthesize complex data into strategic plans
Expertise in pricing strategy, forecasting, and ROI‑based prioritization
Proven success in launching and scaling commercial software products, ideally with AI/ML components
Understanding of AI, Agentic AI, and its application in enterprise software
Excellent communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead strategic initiatives in a fast‑paced environment
Customer‑centric mindset with a focus on delivering differentiated, high‑value solutions
Collaborative and influential, with the ability to drive alignment across teams and functions
Experience in agile environments and high‑growth SaaS business
Background in enterprise B2B SaaS, especially in verticals like FinTech, HealthTech, or HRTech
Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.
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With a strong focus on product strategy, you will leverag e deep market insights, emerging technologies (including AI), and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer satisfaction, accelerate revenue growth, and expand market presence. The Director will also play a key role in mentoring and coaching other product managers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
This position plays a critical role in our transformation journey, helping evolve our SaaS offerings with cutting‑edge capabilities and delivering differentiated value to our customers. Your expertise will significantly influence product direction and success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage and drive high‑impact product initiatives from concept to launch, ensuring measurable outcomes and customer value.
Lead the development and execution of comprehensive product strategies that align with business goals, vision, and market opportunities.
Develop and refine go‑to‑market strategies for innovative product offerings, incorporating advanced technologies such as AI, agentic workflows, and behavioral data to drive growth.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and opportunities for product and market expansion.
Translate customer insights into actionable product strategies and roadmaps that drive adoption, retention, and commercial success.
Collaborate with pricing, finance, and analytics teams to inform pricing models and monetization strategies using usage data and financial modeling.
Serve as a strategic advocate for the product both internally and externally, articulating the product vision and value proposition.
Partner closely with senior leadership to ensure product strategy is aligned with broader organizational priorities and long‑term vision.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (e. g., Sales, Marketing, Development, Support) to ensure alignment between product strategy and execution.
Monitor product performance metrics and customer feedback to guide investment decisions and roadmap prioritization.
Support business planning efforts by contributing to revenue forecasts, margin analysis, and strategic initiatives.
Influence product roadmap development by working closely with Technical Product Management to ensure alignment with market needs and financial goals.
Identify and recommend operational efficiencies and growth opportunities based on data‑driven insights.
Serve as a thought leader and subject matter expert in commercial product strategy, representing the product vision to internal stakeholders and external partners.
Mentor and coach other product managers, providing guidance on best practices, strategic thinking, and career development to build a high‑performing product management team.
Education Bachelor’s degree required. MBA strongly preferred
Experience
10+ years of product management experience in SaaS, proven success managing go‑to‑market disciplines (e.g. sales, marketing, product management, development, support) and having P&L accountability in a functionally matrixed organization
Experience working with Offshore employees for both product management and outsource
Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications
Strong business and financial acumen, able to synthesize complex data into strategic plans
Expertise in pricing strategy, forecasting, and ROI‑based prioritization
Proven success in launching and scaling commercial software products, ideally with AI/ML components
Understanding of AI, Agentic AI, and its application in enterprise software
Excellent communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead strategic initiatives in a fast‑paced environment
Customer‑centric mindset with a focus on delivering differentiated, high‑value solutions
Collaborative and influential, with the ability to drive alignment across teams and functions
Experience in agile environments and high‑growth SaaS business
Background in enterprise B2B SaaS, especially in verticals like FinTech, HealthTech, or HRTech
Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.
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