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Lightcast · 1 day ago

Director of API's & Data Shares - 989

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityDirector/Executive
date10+ years exp

Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights, and they are seeking a Director of APIs & Data Shares to lead the growth and scale of their partner integrations and data-sharing products. This role involves shaping the commercial strategy, driving adoption, and collaborating with various teams to ensure data accessibility and security.

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Responsibilities

Lead the go-to-market strategy for APIs, data shares, and partner integrations, including positioning, packaging, and launch execution
Identify and prioritize high-value integration opportunities with enterprise and HR tech platforms
Partner with Sales, Partnerships, and Marketing to drive API- and integration-led revenue growth
Translate customer and partner needs into clear product requirements, technical roadmaps, and business outcomes
Oversee the full lifecycle of API and data-sharing products—from concept to adoption and continuous improvement
Champion developer experience and high-quality documentation in partnership with Product Operations
Lead and mentor a small team of Product Managers focused on APIs, data shares, and integrations
Collaborate across Product, Engineering, Data Science, Security, Legal, Sales, and Partnerships to deliver scalable, secure solutions
Ensure compliance with data governance and security standards (ISO-27001, GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Support Sales and Customer Success teams in complex integration and enterprise deals

Qualification

API managementProduct managementEnterprise integrationsCloud infrastructureData governanceCommercial strategyHR tech experienceCross-functional leadershipMentoring

Required

10+ years of experience in product management, platform products, partnerships, or go-to-market roles in SaaS or data-driven businesses
Proven record of launching and scaling API-based or integration-driven products
Strong knowledge of modern API frameworks (REST, GraphQL, gRPC, OAS) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Deep understanding of enterprise integrations and partner ecosystems
Ability to bridge technical concepts with commercial strategy and customer needs
Skilled at leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing without direct authority

Preferred

experience with HR tech, analytics platforms, or enterprise SaaS environments
MBA or equivalent business experience is a plus

Company

Lightcast

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Lightcast is an IT company that offers software, APIs, and consulting services for communities, businesses, and educational institutions.
dateFounded in 2000
location
Moscow, Idaho, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://lightcast.io

H1B Sponsorship

Lightcast has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3)
2024 (6)
2023 (3)
2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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2019-01-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Ron Hetrick
Principal Economist
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