Director, Product

At AbsenceSoft, we’re transforming the employee experience. Our secure, intuitive technology helps employers bring humanity, certainty, and efficiency to some of the most complex moments in the workplace. Built by HR professionals for HR professionals, we’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited about where we’re going.

We’re seeking a Director, Product to lead the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of product initiatives across AbsenceSoft’s suite of leave management solutions. This role will manage a talented team of product managers and leave specialists to collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, customer success, and executive leadership to deliver innovative, user-centric, and market-leading products. The Director will play a pivotal role in scaling product capabilities, driving business growth, and maintaining AbsenceSoft’s position as a leader in leave management technology.

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 leave specialists.
• Prioritize product initiatives using data-driven decision-making and customer insights.
• Partner with engineering, product operations, and architecture to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and customer success to drive go-to-market readiness and product adoption.
• Monitor product performance and customer satisfaction, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Establish clear KPIs and metrics for success and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify trends, threats, and opportunities.
• Represent the voice of the customer across all product lifecycle stages.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and security standards while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of product management experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success managing product teams and launching complex software products.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinker with a customer-centric approach and strong analytical mindset.
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies and product development lifecycles.
• High proficiency with product management tools and platforms.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: MBA or advanced degree, experience in B2B SaaS or HR technology, and familiarity with HR, leave of absences, benefits, or compliance domains.

Why join us

At AbsenceSoft, we LEAD with our values:

Lead with Innovation - We create meaningful change through intelligence, focus and passion.  We embrace curiosity, data, and insight to shape the future of our industry. Always innovating, learning and evolving.

Elevate Every Voice - Every perspective matters. We listen, learn, and build a culture where diversity of thought and experience drives better solutions and smarter decisions.

Achieve Together - The customer fuels everything we do. We share knowledge, collaborate, celebrate wins, and face challenges as one team because success is always a collective achievement.

 Drive Outcome - Every action we take delivers measurable value to our teams, our customers, and the employees they support. Accountability is non-negotiable. We honor our commitments, take responsibility for results, and see every success and setback as a chance to grow stronger.

We offer:

• Impact that matters. You’ll do work that shapes the future of the modern workplace
• Flexibility and trust. We’re remote-first and results driven. You’ll have the freedom and flexibility to do your best work, wherever you do it best.
• Growth and development. We believe the best work happens when people are growing. You’ll have access to learning resources, leadership programs, and real opportunities to take on new challenges and expand your impact.
• Competitive rewards. We offer comprehensive benefits, a performance-based bonus program, and equity opportunities – because when we grow, you should too.
• Time for life. Recharge and reconnect with flexible time off, paid holidays, and flexible leave programs designed to support every season of life.
• Belonging and balance. We’re building an inclusive culture where every voice is valued, collaboration is celebrated, and success is shared.

We’re committed to building a team as diverse as the customers we serve. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply – you might be exactly what we’re looking for. If this sounds like a fit, apply today, we’d love to meet you!