Manager, Product Development Lifecycle

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Manager, Product Development Lifecycle in United States.

This role sits at the center of how software products move from idea to market-ready release within a complex, cross-functional environment. You will define and govern the end-to-end product development lifecycle, ensuring clarity, consistency, and speed across all stages of delivery. Acting as a key connector between Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Commercial teams, you will translate technical and business inputs into structured, executive-ready decisions that enable confident product launches. You will also lead a team responsible for release readiness, helping ensure offerings meet quality, compliance, and commercialization standards. This is a high-impact position where process discipline meets strategic influence, directly shaping how products are delivered at scale. The environment is fast-moving, collaborative, and highly cross-functional, with strong visibility at the executive level. You will also play a central role in evolving lifecycle frameworks to make delivery more scalable and data-driven.

Accountabilities

You will own the full product development lifecycle framework, ensuring structured governance, readiness, and execution across all stages from concept to commercial release. This includes leading cross-functional coordination and ensuring all required deliverables are completed and aligned before product launch.

Lead and govern the end-to-end product development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality execution across all stages (assessment, planning, build, compliance, commercialization, and release)
Drive business case development and executive approval processes, producing clear, decision-ready materials for senior stakeholders
Manage and develop a team responsible for product release readiness and lifecycle execution across multiple delivery models
Oversee lifecycle tracking and operational workflows within enterprise tools, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and data integrity
Coordinate across Product, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to ensure alignment and execution readiness
Ensure release readiness by validating completion of required deliverables, approvals, and commercialization steps
Own lifecycle reporting, dashboards, and executive communications, identifying risks, trends, and improvement opportunities

Requirements

This role requires strong experience in product delivery leadership, combined with the ability to operate in complex, cross-functional environments and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related field
8+ years of experience leading software release or product delivery lifecycle processes
Proven experience in cross-functional product lifecycle or program management in enterprise environments
Strong ability to develop and present executive-level business cases for technical products or services
Excellent technical and business fluency, with the ability to quickly understand complex product concepts
Strong communication, leadership, and influence skills with experience driving alignment across diverse stakeholders
Experience with lifecycle tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, or similar platforms
Ability to lead teams, manage change, and improve operational processes in structured environments

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options
Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contributions (for eligible plans)
Industry-leading 401(k) retirement plan
Tuition assistance and professional development programs
Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and wellness breaks
Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
Unlimited paid sick leave
Childcare support benefits for full-time employees
Inclusive, collaborative work environment focused on innovation and career growth
Flexible work arrangements depending on role and location

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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Manager, Product Development Lifecycle

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