Director, Product Management New Seattle, Washington, United States
At PitchBook, a Morningstar company, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We’re deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company.
Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there’s going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We’re willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence.
If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you.
About the Role
Used by 1M+ professionals, PitchBook is the pr emier resource for comprehensive , best- in -class data and i nsights on the global capital markets. As a member of the Product and Engineering team at PitchBook, you will be part of a team of big thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers who strive to deepen the positive impact we have on our customers every day. We value curiosity, the drive to find better ways of doing things, and customer empathy as the foundation for excellent product experiences. We invest heavily in our people, who are eager to learn and constantly improve. Join our team and grow with us!
Primary Job Responsibilities
Define, own, and execute the business strategy, pricing, packaging, and commercial plan for the new platform, driving the product toward aggressive revenue and adoption targets
Own the roadmap and strategic vision, ensuring alignment with PitchBook's corporate strategy, market opportunity, and competitive landscape
Partner with other leaders to optimize staffing plans across Product, Design, and Engineering
Define the necessary staffing and resource planning for the product team (Product, Design, Engineering, and Data Science) required to launch the MVP, reach product-market fit, and scale the business line effectively
Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Product Managers responsible for day-to-day execution, fostering a culture of high performance, experimentation, and deep customer empathy
Serve as the primary point of contact for executive leadership, clearly articulating the product strategy, commercial performance, resource needs, and market risks associated with the initiative
Maintain a deep understanding of Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Corporate M&A workflows, ensuring the platform anticipates future market needs and maintains a clear competitive advantage
Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested
Skills and Qualifications
12+ years of progressive product management experience, with at least 7 years of direct management experience
Demonstrated success leading the strategy, launch, and scaling of new product initiatives that resulted in significant revenue growth and market share capture
Deep, credible understanding of the Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Investment Banking ecosystem, including knowledge of deal origination, screening, and qualification processes
Ability to synthesize market research, competitive analysis, and ambiguous customer data into a clear, defensible product strategy
Outstanding leadership, communication, and storytelling skills, with the ability to confidently present and defend strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders
Proven ability to manage, mentor, and grow product management talent within a high-growth, demanding environment
Strong technical foundation; capable of driving strategic discussions on data architecture, machine learning applications, and enterprise system integration
Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits & Compensation
Physical Health
Additional medical wellness incentives
STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance
Emotional Health
Paid sabbatical program after four years
Paid family and paternity leave
Annual educational stipend
Ability to apply for tuition reimbursement
CFA exam stipend
Robust training programs on industry and soft skills
Employee assistance program
Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days
Social Health
Matching gifts program
Employee resource groups
Dependent Care FSA
Employee referral bonus program
Quarterly team building events
Shared ownership employee stock program
Monthly transportation stipend
Compensation
Annual base salary: $235,000-$257,000
Target annual bonus percentage: 20%
Working Conditions
At the heart of our company is a belief in the power of in-person collaboration. Being together in the office fuels our creativity, strengthens our connections, and drives the innovation that sets us apart. Our culture is built on spontaneous moments—those hallway conversations, whiteboard brainstorms, and shared celebrations in each of our global offices—that simply can’t be replicated remotely. This role is expected to be in the office 5 days a week.
The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.
We are excited to get to know you and your background. Concerned that you might not meet every requirement? We encourage you to still apply as you might be the right candidate for the role or other roles at PitchBook.
As set forth in PitchBook Data’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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