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Associate Director Product Development Jobs in California

The Associate Director of Product Solutions and Development Operations will: * Lead and evolve the Foundation's DevOps and Solutions Architecture strategy, aligning it with organizational goals.

The Product Development Associate will work closely with designers, technical designers, production, and overseas vendors to ensure products are developed efficiently while maintaining our quality ...

The Product Development Associate will work closely with designers, technical designers, production, and overseas vendors to ensure products are developed efficiently while maintaining our quality ...

The Associate Product Developer supports the product development process from concept through production, partnering closely with Design, Technical Design, Product Development, and external vendors ...

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What does an associate director of product development do?

An Associate Director of Product Development oversees the planning, creation, and launch of new products or enhancements to existing ones. They coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and ensure that product strategies align with company goals. This role also involves market research, resource allocation, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions. Additionally, they mentor junior staff and help drive the overall product vision and strategy.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate director of product development?

To thrive as an Associate Director of Product Development, you need expertise in product lifecycle management, strategic planning, and a relevant degree—often in engineering, business, or a related field. Familiarity with product management tools (such as Jira or Asana), data analytics platforms, and agile methodologies is highly valued, along with certifications like PMP or Scrum Master. Strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and problem-solving abilities help drive innovation and align teams toward common goals. These competencies ensure the effective development and launch of successful products that meet market needs and organizational objectives.

What are some common challenges faced by an associate director of product development, and how can they be addressed?

Associate Directors of Product Development often face challenges such as balancing strategic vision with day-to-day execution, managing cross-functional teams, and aligning diverse stakeholder interests. Navigating shifting market demands and ensuring products meet regulatory requirements can also be complex. Success in this role typically involves effective communication, strong project management skills, and the ability to foster collaboration between engineering, marketing, and sales teams. Proactively addressing these challenges helps ensure timely product launches and organizational alignment.

What is the difference between Associate Director Product Development vs Product Manager?

AspectAssociate Director Product DevelopmentProduct Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple product teams, strategic planning, and long-term development goalsManages specific product lifecycle, feature development, and customer requirements
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in relevant field, experience in product development, leadership skillsBachelor's degree, experience in product management, strong communication skills
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with cross-functional teams, often in larger organizationsWorks closely with engineering, marketing, and sales teams on specific products

The Associate Director Product Development typically has broader strategic responsibilities and oversees multiple projects, while the Product Manager focuses on managing individual products and features. Both roles require relevant industry experience and strong collaboration skills, but the Associate Director is more involved in high-level planning and leadership.

What cities in California are hiring for Associate Director Product Development jobs?

Cities in California with the most Associate Director Product Development job openings:

Director, Software Product Development

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Abbott rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 138 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

171st of 547 rated manufacturers


Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position works out of our Livermore, CA location in the Abbott Heart Failure, Acelis Connected Health (ACH) business. Our Heart Failure solutions are helping address some of the World's greatest healthcare challenges.

The Director of Software Product Development reports to the Divisional Vice President and General Manager of Acelis Connected Health. The Director of Software Product Development leads all aspects for the portfolio of customer and patient facing solutions. This includes defining and commercializing scalable, trusted, and extensible architecture, providing oversight for design, development and evolution of solutions, and establishing processes and tools to realize the strategy efficiently. This position is a key member of the business leadership team and will provide technical input into the development and execution of strategic plans to create customer focused digital products and services. The Director of Software Product Development will work closely with the cross-functional team, support functions, and partners to establish and achieve goals while ensuring compatibility with all systems involved.

What You'll Work On

  • The technical leader within the business.Create a long-term roadmap & platform strategy for a secure, interoperable, data analytics, and AI driven non-medical software offering including cloud, desktop, mobile, and analytics.
  • Lead team to develop, maintain, and ensure reliability and quality of current and future products and services.
  • Provide technical assistance throughout software development lifecycle, including diagnosing software problems.
  • Provide leadership to design/development teams to keep focus. Provides design/development teams with appropriate resources to perform assigned tasks and deliver on commitments.
  • Interface with appropriate internal and external resources to ensure intellectual property is appropriately protected.
  • Actively monitor technology trends and competitive dynamics while integrating and adapting internal plans accordingly.
  • Keep senior management team informed of design/development progress and issues.
  • Track and forecast product and technology projects. Provide leadership to ensure cross-functional delivery of programs.
  • Contribute to business unit and divisional strategy planning.
  • Develop and manage departmental budgets. Obtain capital resources to meet company goals.
  • Hire and retain a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides real-time performance feedback. Set goals which align to department plans and manages the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring. Maintain a safe and professional work environment.
  • Actively participate and provides technical expertise in the assessment of current and potential partners.
  • Formulate and implement programs, policies, tools, and procedures required to support technical needs. Guides development and documentation of requirements, test plan protocols, standard operating procedures, specifications, and test procedures. Ensures team complies with these policies, procedures, and processes.
  • Interface with appropriate internal and external resources (regulatory, quality, IT, customers, etc.) to ensure development programs meet regulatory, compliance, legal and customer requirements.
  • Participate in review boards for intellectual property, CAPA, complaints, business unit planning, and others as necessary.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in developing and commercializing software products and services
  • Proven success managing teams using Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  • Proven understanding of and experience in managing teams for compliance of key industry compliance certifications, including SOCII, ISO27001, ISO 9001 and FedRAMP
  • Experience managing and providing direction on digital product platform design and architecture
  • Experience developing and launching digital health products and services in consumer tech or med tech that delight the customer
  • Global experience: Effectively collaborates with international teams, leveraging diverse perspectives to enhance project outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 15 years of experience in developing and commercializing software products and services
  • 5 years at the Sr. Manager/Associate Director or higher level leading the development of highly technical software solutions. This experience should include leadership of complex programs with extensive staff management and cross functional organizational influence.
  • MS and/or PhD degree in computer science or software engineering related field
  • 10+ years managing or directing technical delivery teams in healthcare, including Medical Device, connected, or remote monitoring products space
  • 10+ year of HIPAA compliance and regulatory experience and expertise
  • 10+ years of cyber security experience and expertise
  • Broad technical depth in a wide range of software technologies (mobile, cloud, desktop, advanced analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence)
  • Familiarity with the clinical setting and integrated set of needs by health care professionals, health care systems, and patients
  • Strong organizational skills, including program/project governance
  • Strong interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills
  • Strong influence and negotiating skills with all levels of stakeholders
  • Experience with selecting and managing suppliers in a large multinational organization

The base pay for this position is

$197,300.00 - $394,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Product DevelopmentDIVISION:HF Heart FailureLOCATION:United States > Livermore : 6465 National DriveADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Yes, 15 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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