Director of Product Management - Lead AI & SaaS Strategy
About the job
Join a leading technology company as a Director, Product Manager, driving innovation and organizational excellence within a fast-growing product division. You will lead the Product Management (PdM) organization to address key strategic challenges, such as deepening market understanding, nurturing team autonomy, and maximizing customer value through strong cross-functional collaboration. This role is ideal for a bilingual leader passionate about scaling AI and SaaS-driven solutions while mentoring high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead hands-on product development, directly promoting the definition of requirements and the creation of specifications for key products.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to improve development quality and delivery efficiency.
- Provide strategic leadership across the product organization, aligning product initiatives with company goals.
- Manage and develop a 10-member PdM/PjM team, fostering autonomy and professional growth.
- Establish systems and processes that enable scalable product innovation and effective communication across teams.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in B2B software, SaaS, or AI-related product management.
- Proven record of developing fast-growing products and managing full project lifecycles (progress, risk, and stakeholder management).
- Strong background in leading cross-functional product teams and executing strategic initiatives.
Technical Expertise:
- Deep understanding of modern product development methodologies and tools.
- Experience working with AI/SaaS platforms and agile project management frameworks.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Fluent (for cross-functional and client communication).
- English: Fluent (for internal collaboration and global alignment).
Soft Skills:
- Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication abilities.
- Strong decision-making and organizational development skills.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in building scalable product development environments.
- Strategic thinking with hands-on execution ability.
- Understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on product growth.
About the Company
Our client is a publicly listed B2B/B2C technology company driving innovation in AI and SaaS. With a growing product team and a strong market presence, the company emphasizes autonomy, agility, and customer value creation. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment where your leadership directly shapes product strategy and business outcomes.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive annual salary (¥14M-¥17M) with performance-based rewards and stock options.
- A high-performing, bilingual team culture promoting innovation and growth.
- Fully remote and flexible working environment with minimal overtime.
- Opportunities to influence large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
- Work with cutting-edge technology in an open, collaborative setting.
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