Director of Product

You will define the product strategy and build and lead a world class product function. You will directly manage IC PMs across product lines, setting standards, unblocking execution, and developing the team. You will be the product voice at the executive level, representing the product function in leadership discussions on roadmap, resourcing, and strategic direction. You will own the cross product roadmap, ensuring all product lines move in a coherent direction with clear priorities. You will drive alignment between engineering, BD, and the product team, translating business and technical context into executable product strategy. You will set and defend the hiring bar for every PM you bring in, owning the process from intake through close. You will protect the team from context switching, misaligned priorities, and organizational drag, creating the conditions for ICs to do their best work.

Responsibilities

Build and lead a world class product function
Define the operating model hiring bar and culture from the ground up
Directly manage IC PMs across product lines; set standards, unblock execution, and develop the team
Be the product voice at the executive level; represent the product function in leadership discussions on roadmap resourcing and strategic direction
Own the cross product roadmap; ensure all product lines move in a coherent direction with clear priorities
Drive alignment between engineering BD and the product team; translate business and technical context into executable product strategy
Set and defend the hiring bar for every PM you bring in; own the process from intake through close
Protect the team from context switching misaligned priorities and organizational drag; create the conditions for ICs to do their best work

Requirements

7+ years in product, including 2+ years managing PMs or leading a product function
Crypto-native or deep technical product experience in adjacent infrastructure such as developer platforms, financial infrastructure, or security-critical systems
Experience operating at the executive level and ability to hold strategic conversations with engineering and BD leadership
Proven ability to hire and develop strong ICs; you know what great product talent looks like and how to attract it
Builder mentality; shipped products yourself and maintain technical credibility with engineers
Ability to navigate competing opinions and organizational complexity while keeping the team focused on outcomes
Clear and precise communication; default to overcommunication in ambiguous situations
Thrives in environments with strong opinions, low process, and high autonomy