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Senior Director, Product Management - Slack Public Sector
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSalesforce is the #1 AI CRM, dedicated to transforming how government agencies collaborate and serve citizens through Slack Public Sector. The role of Senior Director of Product involves leading product strategy and execution tailored to public sector needs, driving innovation, and ensuring compliance with government standards.
CollaborationEnterprise SoftwareMessagingProductivity ToolsSaaS
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and execute the product vision and roadmap for Slack's public sector offerings
Partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to deliver exceptional public sector solutions
Drive product strategy that aligns with Salesforce's broader public sector initiatives and compliance requirements
Identify market opportunities and competitive positioning within the public sector landscape
Lead the development of features and capabilities that address public sector-specific requirements (security, compliance, accessibility, etc.)
Champion user research and data-driven decision making to understand public sector customer needs
Oversee product launches and go-to-market strategies for public sector features
Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure products meet government standards (FedRAMP, FISMA, etc.)
Build deep relationships with key public sector customers and stakeholders
Represent Slack at industry events, conferences, and customer advisory boards
Work closely with Sales teams to support deal strategy and customer negotiations
Analyze market trends and competitive landscape in the public sector space
Qualification
Required
10+ years of product management experience, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles
Deep experience with enterprise B2B products, preferably in collaboration, productivity, or communication platforms
Proven track record working with public sector customers (federal, state, local government, education, healthcare)
Experience navigating government procurement processes and compliance requirements
Strong understanding of enterprise security, compliance, and governance requirements
Experience with cloud-based SaaS products and platform architectures
Knowledge of government regulations and standards (FedRAMP, FISMA, Section 508, etc.)
Data-driven approach to product decision making and experimentation
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, comfortable with C-level executives and government stakeholders
Proven ability to influence without authority and build consensus across diverse teams
Experience managing and developing high-performing product teams
Strong strategic thinking with ability to execute tactically
Understanding of public sector buying processes, budget cycles, and decision-making structures
Knowledge of government technology trends and digital transformation initiatives
Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive design principles
Experience with complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
Benefits
Time off programs
Medical
Dental
Vision
Mental health support
Paid parental leave
Life and disability insurance
401(k)
Employee stock purchasing program
Company
Slack
Slack is a cloud-based communication and collaboration platform for teams.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundThrive CapitalSocial Capital
2020-12-01Acquired
2019-06-20IPO
2019-01-28Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Richard Hasslacher
VP of Global Alliances & channels
Steve Hamrick
VP, Product Management
Recent News
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