Director, Product, BOLD.pro

About this team

As we scale this innovative new platform, we’re looking for a Director, Product Management to lead day-to-day product strategy and execution. You’ll report directly to the VP, Product Retention, the original architect of BOLD.pro, and serve as a key partner in turning vision into scalable impact. This is a rare opportunity to shape a high-potential product at an early growth stage, with the backing of an established company and the energy of a startup.

What you'll do

Own and Scale Product Strategy

• Help lead the product roadmap for BOLD.pro — balancing short-term priorities with long-term vision, growth, and differentiation.
• Define product bets that accelerate user growth, engagement, and monetization, with a deep understanding of market dynamics and user needs.
• Collaborate closely with the VP to refine product vision, translate ideas into actionable workstreams, and evolve strategy based on feedback and performance.

Drive End-to-End Execution

• Lead cross-functional product squads through discovery, delivery, and iteration — partnering with Engineering, UX, and Data.
• Define success metrics and ensure high-quality execution across all touchpoints.
• Build a strong culture of experimentation and learning — running rapid tests to validate assumptions, uncover insights, and iterate quickly.

Champion the User and Market

• Engage deeply with users to understand their pain points, motivations, and aspirations — turning insights into clear product opportunities.
• Monitor competitive trends and emerging technologies to ensure BOLD.pro is positioned to lead and differentiate in the professional networking space.
• Leverage data to tell compelling stories, make informed decisions, and track the impact of every product launch.

Build and Develop the Team

• Mentor and develop product managers to build a high-performing, user-obsessed product organization.
• Help shape product practices, rituals, and frameworks that support speed, clarity, and collaboration across teams.

What you'll need 

• 8–10+ years of experience in product management, with at least 2–3 years in a platform or marketplace business.
• Deep understanding of the employment space from a consumer and enterprise perspective.
• Proven success leading zero-to-one or early-stage product development — ideally within startup or innovation-focused teams.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across Engineering, UX, Data, and Marketing.
• A user-first mindset grounded in empathy, curiosity, and structured discovery practices.
• Experience building products that support profile creation, professional networking, or creator tools is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication skills — able to articulate vision, explain decisions, and inspire confidence across audiences.
• Data-informed but not data-paralyzed — you balance instinct with insight to drive decisions and prioritize effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

What's good to have

• Experience working directly with a founder or VP on an early-stage product.
• Background in consumer social, professional networking, creator platforms, or reputation-based ecosystems.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools or personalization engines that enhance user experience.
• Experience scaling a product in a startup or high-growth environment within a larger organization.
• Prior experience managing other product managers or leading cross-functional squads.

Outstanding Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Bi-annual bonus
• 401(k) plan with match
• Equity in company
• Flexible spending accounts (health, dependent care)
• Internet and home office reimbursement

100% Full Health Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision (optional plans for your family)
• Life & long-term disability insurance (optional)
• Mental health support and resources
• Wellness reimbursement (gym, health apps, etc.)
• Pet Insurance (optional)

Flexible Time Away

• Flexible PTO
• Sick time policy
• Observed holidays

Starting pay range

Pay Transparency

Individual pay is based on location, transferable skills, experience, and other relevant factors. This estimated range is based on the best available market data and factors, all of which are subject to change. This position may also be eligible for a bonus and medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays, all subject to applicable plan terms.

Eligible Hiring Locations

This position is 100% remote, work from home.

BOLD can hire full-time residents of the following U.S. States & Territories: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington.

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We Transform Work Lives

As an established global organization, BOLD helps people find jobs. Our story is one of growth, success, and professional fulfillment. We create digital products that have empowered millions of people in 180 countries to build stronger resumes, cover letters, and CVs. The result of our work helps people interview confidently, finding the right job in less time. Our employees are experts, learners, contributors, and creatives.

We Celebrate and Promote Diversity and Inclusion

We value our position as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire based on qualifications, merit, and our business needs. We don' discriminate regarding race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law.

Under San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position.