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What’s cool about this job?
WP Engine is committed to expanding our SaaS-based products, driving market growth, and exploring strategic investments, including M&A opportunities. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of our product portfolio and drive impactful market expansion efforts that fuel our growth.
As the Director of Product Marketing,to lead our go-to-market efforts and drive product success from concept to adoption. This role is ideal for a world-class storyteller and product marketing leader who thrives in cross-functional environments, loves digging into customer insights, and knows how to turn complex ideas into simple, compelling narratives.
In this role, you’ll own the full product lifecycle—from informing the roadmap with market insights, to launching new features with impact, to driving long-term adoption and growth. You’ll use proven product marketing frameworks and tools, lead a small high-performing team, and collaborate closely with our other Director-level peers across product, marketing, and sales.
We’re especially excited about someone who is experimenting with or actively using AI to increase productivity and scale their impact.
You’ll be at the forefront of transforming our product offerings into market leaders while driving revenue, customer acquisition, and business growth through strategic marketing initiatives.
What You’ll DoLead product marketing strategy across the full product lifecycle, from market research and positioning to launch and customer adoption.
Craft clear, differentiated messaging and positioning that resonates with our core audiences and supports sales, customer success, and brand goals.
Drive go-to-market execution for new product launches and feature releases, including enablement, campaign strategy, and content development.
Partner with Product Management to bring the voice of the customer into the roadmap and ensure alignment on what we build and why.
Own pricing and packaging recommendations for your products
Own competitive intelligence and deliver actionable insights that inform product decisions and market positioning.
Manage and mentor a small product marketing team, setting a high bar for creativity, clarity, and results.
Collaborate cross-functionally with peers in marketing, sales, product, customer success, and operations to ensure consistent messaging and impactful execution.
Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, enhance messaging development, and uncover new opportunities.
Leverage analytics to track product performance, measure ROI, and continuously improve marketing initiatives. Use data-driven insights to adjust strategies and ensure business outcomes are achieved.
Requirements
7+ years of experience in product marketing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Deep expertise with core product marketing frameworks (tiering, launch planning, positioning, segmentation, personas, buyer journey, messaging architecture, etc.).
A master storyteller who can distill complexity into clarity—and make people care.
Strong experience in pricing and packaging strategy
Experience in driving strategic growth initiatives, including identifying and executing market expansion opportunities, and managing product portfolios
Strong experience partnering with Product and Sales teams to drive alignment and results.
Curious and proactive about using AI tools (like ChatGPT, Jasper, Notion AI, etc.) to work smarter and faster.
Proven ability to lead and develop a small team while collaborating effectively with other senior leaders.
Experience in [SaaS / B2B / your industry] a plus
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities and adapting strategies as needed.
Perks & Benefits
Company Stock Options (Every employee is an owner in the company)
Health Benefits (100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision)
Pension Scheme with a match
Life Insurance and Income Protection (100% Paid)
Supplemental Maternity & Paternity Pay
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Vacation Time (Who doesn’t like time off)
One-time €460 Home Office Stipend
Company Wellness Days and wellness allowance.
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