Director Product Management

Hi there! Have you noticed that the restaurant industry is changing?

We are PAR and our purpose is:

To deliver solutions that connect people to the restaurants, meals, and moments they love.

At PAR Technology, our relentless drive for innovation and unwavering commitment to customer success are at the heart of everything we do. We lead the restaurant and retail industries by ensuring that our products—from point of sale systems to loyalty programs, digital ordering, restaurant operations solutions, payment services, and hardware—work "better together." This unified approach, fueled by over 40 years of experience, amplifies our ambition to not just meet but exceed the evolving needs of our global clientele. By optimizing integrations into all leading restaurant solutions, we're not just creating technology; we're crafting a future where operations are streamlined, experiences are enhanced, and every interaction is an opportunity for growth.

Position Description: 

We are seeking an experienced Director of Product Management to lead the team that drives our product vision both for PAR POS. You will define products vision, strategy, and roadmap, with data driven decision making and customer-oriented focus. You are a thought leader, pioneer and are a passionate individual who loves working in a dynamic, ambiguous and fast paced environment in which managing multiple projects and priorities is the norm. You will be the senior leader of your team, owning a set of highly visible product and business goals. To be successful, you will bring strong business judgement, a track record of developing and implementing new ideas and in managing product teams.

Position Location:

Remote, United States

Reports To: 

Vice President of Product, Brink POS

What We’re Looking For:

Entrees (Requirements):

Experience & Leadership:

• 8+ years of data-driven product management experience, including partnering closely with software development and cross-functional teams.
• 5+ years of experience managing teams of Product Managers and Product Owners, with a proven ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience building inclusive teams and fostering a collaborative, respectful, and innovative workplace culture.
• Track record of delivering results using an agile development process grounded in metrics and user data.

Restaurant Technology Expertise:

• 5+ years of experience working with restaurant technology, including partners and vendors in the restaurant ecosystem.
• Excellent understanding of the fast-moving, multi-dimensional restaurant technology commerce landscape (a plus).

Technical Skills & Vision:

• Demonstrated experience in defining, driving, shipping, and scaling cloud-based and API solutions.
• Solid technical understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and modern cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure), with the ability to collaborate effectively with development teams.
• Experience building a compelling vision and working across diverse stakeholder groups to deliver against this vision.

 Strategic & Operational Excellence:

• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for broad audiences.
• Strong experience using analytics tools and KPIs to measure success and drive product decisions.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, data-driven, and entrepreneurial environment

Unleash your potential: What you will be doing and owning:

• Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the PAR products, ensuring alignment with PAR's business goals and customer needs.
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog to deliver measurable business value and ensure consistent alignment with strategic objectives.
• Recruit, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of Business Analysts and Product Managers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer focus.
• Drive investment, prioritization, and trade-off discussions to allocate resources effectively and maximize impact across product initiatives.
• Establish and track key product and business metrics to drive continuous improvement, inform decision-making, and better understand customer needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success) to ensure alignment, seamless execution, and successful product launches.
• Engage directly with customers and industry stakeholders to gather insights, validate strategies, and identify opportunities for differentiation in the restaurant technology space.
• Present product strategy and outcomes effectively to internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership and customers.
• Champion product-led growth strategies, leveraging data, experimentation, and customer feedback to drive user adoption, engagement, and satisfaction.

Interview Process:

• Interview #1: Phone Screen with Talent Acquisition Team
• Interview #2: Video interview with the Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)
• Interview #3: Video interview with the Team (via MS Teams)

Compensation:

The base salary range for this position is $145,000 to $185,000 USD per year commensurate with work location, experience, skills, certifications, education, and prior accomplishments. The position may be eligible for additional compensation, including a bonus, commission and/or equity, as applicable.

Perks and Benefits Hot Off the Grill:

• Unlimited PTO (Exempt Employees)
• 3+ weeks/ year of Vacation/ PTO (Non-exempt Employees)
• Healthcare Benefits
• Fitness/ Wellness Reimbursement ($300/year)
• Internet Stipend (Remote employees)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• 401k Match

PAR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, or for your role at PAR, please contact accommodations@partech.com. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the US Department of Labor's website.