Director of Product Management

Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a Proxy Product Owner representing the client’s strategic interests within a global delivery organization.Serve as the central coordinator for product requirements across multiple stakeholder groups, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical delivery.Manage prioritization of product features and initiatives to ensure maximum business value and efficient project execution.Facilitate communication between global development teams, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors.Ensure product development aligns with enterprise architecture, governance standards, and customer experience goals.Guide the creation and evolution of a digital parts-commerce platform built on Adobe Commerce and AEM.Support program coordination across three simultaneous global delivery pods working on a large-scale eCommerce implementation.Evaluate stakeholder requests and make strategic product decisions to protect project scope, budget, and long-term product integrity.Maintain strong documentation and organization of product requirements, dependencies, and roadmap priorities.Collaborate closely with engineering, UX, and program leadership to deliver a high-quality, scalable commerce platform.Required Qualifications5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Lead, or Strategic Product Consultant in a large, matrixed organization.Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead initiatives without direct authority.Strong experience acting as a client proxy in consulting, agency, or enterprise environments.Functional knowledge of Adobe Commerce (Magento) and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) ecosystems.Experience working on complex enterprise eCommerce platforms.Strong communication, organizational, and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and dependencies.Experience collaborating with third-party vendors and technology partners.Must be based in the Detroit metropolitan area and able to work onsite four days per week.Preferred QualificationsDeep knowledge of the Automotive Aftermarket industry, including the complexities of automotive parts data such as fitment, shipping constraints, and core charges.Experience with motor parts, accessories, or parts-sales commerce platforms.Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or similar enterprise agile frameworks designed for cross-departmental coordination.Experience managing third-party vendors supporting automotive data, logistics, or parts distribution systems.Background in management consulting or digital agency environments supporting enterprise clients.