Director of Product

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Hireology’s technology empowers businesses to build great teams. Over the last eight years, we’ve grown from a startup to a market-leading organization with over 175 team members and built an award-winning culture that makes this company an amazing place to work. It’s with that in mind that Hireology is looking to add a Director of Product to our team.

Reporting to our VP of Product, you will own the execution of our product roadmap and discovery process, and solve interesting problems. As the Director of Product, you'll be responsible for setting the development roadmap for product enhancements and executing on that roadmap. You will help Product Managers to develop and drive business requirements. You'll work with product managers to translate market trends, customer needs, and competitive intelligence into innovative deliverables that solve customer problems, and evangelize those innovations internally and externally. 

As the Director of Product, you'll be responsible for:   

  • Own the execution of the product roadmap. Work with the senior management team to drive the overall product vision and strategy.
  • Lead an exceptional team of Product Managers, UX Designers, and Front End Engineers – recruit, retain and develop the team effectively to ensure company goals are consistently met.
  • Develop product strategy while identifying market needs and opportunities; serving as the knowledge leader of the competitive landscape.
  • Identify and manage to key performance metrics as well as implement processes for measuring success including financial objectives, release/development schedules and milestones.
  • Oversee all product planning including the development and constant refinement of an agile product management process.

So what kind of person are we looking for in this role? We have a pretty unique culture here at Hireology, and the person who will be successful in this role will be:

  • A Strong, Dynamic Leader -  you will be leading the charge in our Product Roadmap, and need to have high energy and focus to ensure your team is meeting key performance metrics. You should have demonstrated several years working in a product leadership role for a software or services company.

  • Metrics-Driven -  we’re passionate about data and trends and managing to key performance indicators. We want you to be as passionate about our bottoms-up approach to managing the business.

  • Communication - you need to be able to tell Hireology’s story in all types of arenas and audiences. We need you to make sure people understand and embrace Hireology and your ability to effectively communicate in a large group setting is a major factor.

  • Integrity - not negotiable in this role or any at Hireology.

Okay, we’ve laid out what the job is - now are you qualified? Below are the minimum qualifications we’re looking for in Director of Product candidate. Also, we want a chance to get to know who you are and why you applied, so please include a cover letter.

  • Minimum of 8 years of product management experience with a successful track record of designing, building and launching new products. 
  • Bachelor’s Degree Required, MBA strongly preferred.
  • Must have both an innovative and strategic mindset.
  • Previous accountability for the financial performance of a product.
  • Highly collaborative leader with the ability to build and lead a team to work effectively in a fast-paced, energetic and high growth environment.
  • Experience in HR Tech, Human Capital, or IO Psychology a plus, experience leading a team with a high growth startup is a plus.

 

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Technology we use

  • Engineering
    • GolangLanguages
    • JavascriptLanguages
    • RubyLanguages
    • ReactLibraries
    • Ruby on RailsFrameworks

Location

Unbeatable office space in downtown Chicago, with views of the Chicago River and Navy Pier. Our Chicago office is currently in a hybrid working model!

What are Hireology Perks + Benefits

Hireology Benefits Overview

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance now kicks in on your first day!!!

Hireology offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, matching 401(k) including Roth, unlimited discretionary time off, paid mental health days, paid parental leave, commuter and parking benefits, open and collaborative workspace, free onsite gym, and professional development programs including formal mentorship and job shadowing. We seriously want this to be the BEST place you've ever worked, and our benefits support that effort!

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Hireology offers two paid volunteer days, as well as, company-wide volunteer events.
Partners with nonprofits
Re:work and Upward Global, The Urban Alliance, Brave
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
President's club
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Our remote work program includes full-time remote for specific positions and the ability to work remotely on occasion, as needed.
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
All employees participate in anti-harassment and discrimination training on an annual basis.
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
we have a 100% employee lead DEI Council that promotes and supports all diversity initiatives, from group discussions on slack, to volunteer and donation matching events - we do it all!
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Health benefits kick on on your FIRST day.
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Hireology provides gym membership discounts, as well as, Divvy membership discounts.
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Hireology employees are encouraged to use one paid mental health day a month and are given access to an employee assistance program that provides mental health resources and access to counseling.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Snacks galore!
Some meals provided
Free lunch on Tuesdays in the office! We order catering on Tuesdays from minority-owned and local restaurants. We always keep healthy options that can make for a quick lunch.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
We have parking spots available upon request
Recreational clubs
Home-office stipend for remote employees
$50/month directly to your paychecks
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
We offer an educational budget that can be used for applicable tuition reimbursements!
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

True work-life-balance! (unlimited PTO helps)

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