📍 The Role: Director of Product Management
At gWorks, we help local governments lead with confidence and serve their communities more effectively. From financial accounting to GIS, asset management, and citizen engagement, our software simplifies complexity so public leaders can focus on what matters most — building stronger communities.
As Director of Product Management, you’ll own the strategy, structure, and execution of the entire gWorks Cloud platform. You’ll lead a team of 5–6 Product Owners and 2 Business Analysts, driving a cross-functional approach to product development that blends business outcomes with deep client empathy.
This is a high-impact leadership role reporting to the Chief Product and Technology Officer, responsible for aligning teams around a unified product vision, optimizing product operations, and delivering platform-wide value that scales with our growth.
💥 How You’ll Make an Impact
- Own the Product Vision & Strategy
Define and champion a cohesive product vision that aligns with company goals and market needs. Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to align roadmaps, priorities, and messaging.
- Lead and Scale the Product Team
Mentor and grow a team of Product Owners and Analysts. Set expectations, drive accountability, and foster a culture of clarity, innovation, and collaboration.
- Deliver Exceptional Product Execution
Oversee the full product lifecycle across multiple hubs — from concept to release and iteration. Ensure backlogs are focused, priorities are clear, and outcomes are measurable.
- Drive Cross-Functional Alignment
Serve as a strategic connector between Product, Engineering, Client Success, Sales, and Marketing. Align teams around shared outcomes and cohesive platform experiences.
- Strengthen Product Operations
Build consistent, scalable practices across product teams: sprint rhythms, roadmap planning, backlog hygiene, KPI tracking, and delivery processes.
- Champion Client-Centered Innovation
Ensure client feedback, market insights, and product usage data guide decision-making. Advocate for intuitive, impactful solutions that deliver real value to local governments.
📈 What Success Looks Like
- Product advancements that improve usability, scalability, and performance
- A high-performing Product team aligned to strategy, empowered to execute
- Consistent, data-informed product operations across hubs
- Strong cross-functional collaboration that accelerates delivery
- A product culture rooted in clarity, accountability, and continuous learning
🔑 What You’ll Bring
- 8+ years in product management, with 3+ years leading product teams
- Experience in SaaS, GovTech, or other complex B2B platforms
- Proven success owning a multi-product platform or ecosystem
- Strong people leadership and team development experience
- Deep product thinking grounded in systems design and client empathy
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and aligning cross-functional stakeholders
- Familiarity with Agile and iterative development practices
- Strategic mindset with the ability to prioritize for both speed and scale
- Experience working across engineering, UX, sales, and customer teams
- Bonus: Experience building or evolving platform-level infrastructure or shared architecture
🏡 Where You’ll Work
We support great work — from wherever you work best.
- Omaha-based? You’ll follow our hybrid model, working remotely with in-office collaboration on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Remote? You’ll be fully supported to work from anywhere in the U.S., with strong systems for connection and communication.
We’re proudly Omaha-first, and while we welcome remote candidates, we prioritize building strong local teams to stay connected to each other and the community we serve.
💰 Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary Range: $130,000–$155,000 based on experience
- Bonus Opportunity: Performance-based
- Full health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and company holidays
- Leadership visibility, high-impact ownership, and a mission-driven culture
🗣 A Note to Candidates
You don’t have to meet every requirement to apply. If this role excites you and you believe you’d be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.
🤝 Equal Opportunity Employer
gWorks is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.