Direct Supply · 23 hours ago
Senior Director, Product Development & Improvement - DSMI
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expDirect Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products, solutions and platforms to help improve the lives of millions of seniors and those who care for them. In the Senior Director, Product Development & Improvement – DSMI position, you’ll lead a high-performing team of engineers and a program manager to drive innovation, product excellence, and continuous improvement across Direct Supply’s proprietary brands.
E-CommerceHealth CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Lead and develop Engineering and Program Management teams, driving accountability, alignment, and high-quality execution across all DSMI product initiatives
Own and optimize the full product development system, from concept to commercialization, across new products, cost-out, and improvement efforts
Translate business strategies into actionable engineering and execution roadmaps that fuel growth and operational excellence
Champion the use of AI and automation to enhance development efficiency, reduce time-to-market, and ensure delivery consistency
Partner with Category, Supply Chain, and Sales to align product development with customer needs and strategic goals
Oversee program budgets, forecasts, and resource planning to ensure alignment with investment priorities and business outcomes
Proactively manage risk, resolve cross-functional issues, and ensure technical decisions meet both regulatory and commercial requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Design, Industrial, or related field required); advanced degree a plus
12+ years of experience in engineering and product development, with 10+ years in leadership roles
Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams across Engineering, Program Management, and Operations
Demonstrated technical expertise in product development, with proven results delivering innovative, cost-effective proprietary products
Excellent ability to lead complex engineering and program execution across innovation, cost-out, and quality initiatives
Strong decision-making grounded in business impact, execution velocity, and customer insight
Experience leveraging AI and automation to improve engineering efficiency and drive consistent outcomes
Ability to travel by car and/or plane up to 15%
Valid, unexpired driver's license with satisfactory driving record
Preferred
Experience in regulated, consumer product, or healthcare-adjacent industries preferred
Experience in a Stage Gate or PMO-driven innovation system strongly preferred
Voice of Customer experience and iterative design methodology highly valued
Benefits
Generous benefit package available.
Company
Direct Supply
The Direct Supply family of companies cares for every critical area of Senior Living, providing everything from equipment and eCommerce to
1001-5000 employees
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