At Spoonflower (part of the Shutterfly family of brands) our mission is to inspire individuals to make, buy and sell unique products built around color and pattern. Our e-commerce website makes it possible for individuals to create, sell, and shop for unique fabrics, wallpaper, and home décor. Spoonflower’s global marketplace connects our customers to more than 1 million designs by independent artists from around the world. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Product Management to lead our product efforts for internal and backend systems. This person will manage a small team of talented product managers, data engineers, and UX designers, and drive roadmap creation, execution, and collaboration across the company. In this role, you will work closely with our Director, Engineering and the team of engineers to ensure seamless integration of ecommerce solutions that support our organization’s strategic goals. Additionally, you will present complex, technical concepts in a clear, executive-friendly manner to drive alignment with stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Product Strategy and Roadmap • Define and lead the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for ecommerce, internal, and backend systems, aligning them with business, category, and marketing objectives • Balance strategic goals with operational priorities to optimize impact and efficiency Team Leadership • Build, manage, mentor, and develop a small team of product managers, data engineers, UX designers • Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that prioritizes user needs and delivers results Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with Merchandising, Marketing, Engineering, Ecommerce and other internal teams to drive product development and iteration • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables Stakeholder Communication • Translate complex technical concepts into high-level presentations for executives and non-technical stakeholders • Develop effective communication strategies to update on project status, challenges, and successes Data-Driven Decision Making • Utilize data and user analytics to make informed decisions, assess project impact, and prioritize initiatives for optimal results Process Improvement • Identify and implement process enhancements to streamline product development cycles, improve cross-functional collaboration, and drive continuous improvement Qualifications • Experience: 7+ years in product management and 3+ years in a leadership role managing product managers • Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of ecommerce applications, system architecture, engineering practices, and product lifecycle management; ability to work closely with engineers and understand technical trade-offs • Communication Skills: Strong presentation and communication skills with experience in conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders • Leadership: Proven track record of leading and developing teams, with a collaborative and empowering approach. • Analytical Mindset: Data-driven decision maker with experience leveraging analytics to drive strategy and assess performance Preferred Qualifications • You have imagined, built, and shipped winning ecommerce applications - those that customers love and generated high business value as a result. At the same time, you have failed at innovating and creating ecommerce applications; and have learned much as a result. • You know how to keep others focused. You dare to defend difficult choices and tradeoffs and say “no.” • You are willing to take unpopular stands in the pursuit of generating value. By your example, you inspire others to do the same. • You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and dig into the details. • You are adept at facilitating a decision process. You strive to get everyone on board with the product strategy, communicating strategy and trade-offs effectively. You consistently, explicitly connect the work the team is doing to the company’s overarching goals and priorities. • You have a knack for sensing and structuring opportunities. You are keenly curious, able to see and execute against both long-term benefits and near-term opportunities. • You have emotional intelligence. You are a leader who understands that progress is almost always the product of teamwork, and you are an adept networker among people of different backgrounds and areas of expertise, bouncing ideas off of them and building alliances, both within the company and outside. Supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce is important to Shutterfly not only because it directly reflects our value of Embracing our Differences, but also because it’s the right thing to do for our business and for our people. We welcome all applicants and evaluate them based on their qualifications, without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or other characteristic covered by law. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our Career Site. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis until filled. The compensation package for this role is based on multiple factors, such as job level, responsibilities, location, and candidate experience. The base pay ranges included below are specific to the locations listed, and may not be applicable to other locations. California : [$166,000-236,000] Connecticut and New York: [$166,000-216,000] Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and Washington: [$166,000-200,000] Nevada: [$156,000-216,000] Maryland and New Jersey: [$179,250-216,000] Hawaii : [$154,000-188,000] This position may be eligible for a bonus incentive, health benefits, a 401K program, and other employee perks. More details about our company benefits can be found at https://shutterflyinc.com/benefits/. This opportunity can be remote, but candidates must reside in a state in which Shutterfly is registered to do business. This includes all US states except District of Columbia, North Dakota, Mississippi, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wyoming. #SFLYTechnology