Director of Product Development at AIRCommunities

The Director of Product Development is a high-impact leadership role responsible for the end-to-end execution of the software product roadmap. Sitting within the Technology organization, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and product owners to transform strategic requirements into high-quality, scalable software. Your success is measured by the predictability, quality, and speed of the development organization.   Core Responsibilities: 1. Product Strategy & Innovation • Define and communicate a compelling product vision aligned with the company’s technology strategy and long‑term growth objectives. • Identify emerging technologies (AI/ML, cloud, integrations, automation, etc.) that can create competitive advantages or unlock new product opportunities. • Evaluate and prioritize product initiatives based on customer needs, feasibility, scalability, and ROI.2. Leadership & Team Development • Lead and mentor a multi‑disciplinary product organization (product managers, UX designers, data analysts). • Build a strong product culture centered on data‑driven decision making. • Recruit, develop, and retain high‑performing product talent.3. Full Product Lifecycle Management • Own delivery across the entire product lifecycle—discovery, user research, prototyping, backlog management, agile development, launch, and iteration. • Work with Engineers to define technical requirements, architectural constraints, and delivery timelines. • Ensure product design meets usability, security, compliance, and scalability standards consistent with modern tech environments.4. Customer & Market Insight • Conduct user research, usability testing, and continuous customer feedback loops to validate concepts and refine product direction. • Monitor industry trends, and customer behavior across digital platforms. • Translate insights into clear product requirements, user stories, and roadmap decisions.5. Cross‑Functional Collaboration • Collaborate with Engineers to ensure timely, high-quality product releases using agile frameworks. • Work with UX to deliver intuitive, elegant digital experiences. • Partner with Data teams to define analytics, instrumentation, and KPIs that measure product success. • Coordinate with Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success on positioning, pricing, training, and launch readiness.6. Product Launch & Go-To-Market Execution • Lead planning and execution of feature and product launches, ensuring alignment across departments. • Drive product messaging, release documentation, and go‑to‑market enablement. • Monitor early adoption metrics and guide rapid iteration to optimize the customer experience.7. Performance Management & Portfolio Optimization • Track and report product performance using KPIs such as activation, retention, engagement, NPS, ARR/MRR contribution, and operational efficiency. • Continuously refine the product portfolio, including sunsetting or redefining underperforming features. • Provide executive insights and recommendations to influence strategy and investment decisions.