Director of Product Management

Birmingham, MI
Full Time
IT
Senior Manager/Supervisor
 

Director of Product Management

RPM is an international non-asset-based logistics and supply chain solutions company. Our focus is to provide customizable solutions tailored to support today’s complex supply chains.  As one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in North America, RPM executes thousands of shipments per month through a combination of digital innovations and an unwavering commitment to customer success. RPM has evolved as a disruptive and differentiated, end-to-end transportation service provider, to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers. RPM proudly services some of the most recognizable and transformative companies in the world as The Driving Force in Logistics™

Your Role

RPM is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Product Management to lead and mature our product organization. This role is ideal for a leader who has built product functions from the ground up, driven cross-functional initiatives, and delivered scalable, high-impact solutions across global teams.

You’ll bring structure to a team that’s ready for growth—applying your expertise in modern product practices to shape roadmaps, define success metrics, and align product delivery with business value. Your leadership will help embed a true product mindset into the organization.

 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve product management practices that enable delivery of value-driven software solutions.
  • Lead a team of six product managers, establishing ownership of product strategy, outcomes, and delivery rhythms.
  • Champion Agile methodologies to support product development and ensure responsive execution.
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and software development teams to define priorities and drive clarity across initiatives.
  • Create a feedback-driven culture focused on continuous improvement, both within the product team and across business units.
  • Embed process knowledge and product thinking throughout the IT organization to ensure alignment and scale.

 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred (ideally in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field).
  • 10–15+ years of progressive product management experience, including building and leading product teams.
  • Ability to travel: 15–25% international (primarily to Europe)
  • Demonstrated success in driving product strategy, roadmap development, and lifecycle execution in an Agile environment.
  • Experience translating business needs into product outcomes across distributed teams.
  • Proficiency with Agile frameworks (SCRUM, Kanban) and cross-functional delivery models.
  • Strong leadership presence, with a collaborative, team-first mindset.
 

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base + VC (based on achieving company goals)
  • BCBS (medical), Delta Dental & VSP (vision)
  • Life insurance, short & long-term disability – paid by RPM
  • Maternity & Paternity Leave
  • 401(k) with generous employer match
  • Unlimited PTO – use it!
 

Come as You Are
RPM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RPM does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. This job description is intended to define the general nature of the work performed by employees assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of employees in this role. All our employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time.

Recruitment Agency Notification
RPM does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our careers email address, RPM employees, or any other company location. RPM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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