Director, Product Management - APIAt SmartBear, we believe building great software starts with quality and we're helping our customers make that happen every day. Our solutions, featuring SmartBear AI, bring visibility and automation to software development, making it easier for teams to deliver high-quality software faster. SmartBear is trusted by over 16 million developers, testers, and software engineers at 32,000+ organizations including innovators like Adobe, JetBlue, FedEx, and Microsoft.SmartBear is seeking a hands-on Director of Product Management to lead the strategy, execution, and growth of our Swagger API Testing business. This role owns the end-to-end product vision and delivery for API testing product tools, from define a compelling product strategy and scaling adoption and revenue.This is a builder role, not a portfolio-only leadership position. You will be deeply involved in customer discovery, roadmap definition, execution tradeoffs, and go-to-market alignment, while also mentoring and leading a small team of Product Managers.You will work closely with Engineering, Product Marketing, Sales, Growth, and Customer Success to ensure API testing becomes a core growth driver for SmartBear, serving both PLG-led developers and enterprise teams with advanced testing, governance, and scale needs.Strategy & VisionDefine and communicate a clear 3-year product strategy for API Testing, aligned to SmartBear's growth goalsTranslate long-term vision into practical, executable roadmaps that balance speed, quality, and differentiationEstablish a strong point of view on cloud-native API testing, including workflow testing, CI/CD automation, scale, and AI-assisted testingProduct ExecutionOwn roadmap, prioritization, and key product decisions across the API testing portfolioLead customer discovery (interviews, validation, beta programs) to drive tight product-market fitPartner closely with Engineering to deliver high-impact features with fast learning cyclesUse data, experimentation, and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement and adoptionGrowth & Product-Market FitScale adoption, engagement, and revenue for API Testing across PLG and enterprise motionsPartner with Product Marketing and Growth to refine positioning, packaging, and monetizationOptimize product offerings for developer experienceDefine and track success metrics across activation, retention, expansion, and revenueCross-Functional LeadershipAct as the API Testing product leader across Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Customer SuccessInfluence without relying on hierarchy; align teams around outcomes and tradeoffsRepresent API testing strategy to executive stakeholders with clarity and convictionTeam LeadershipMentor and develop Product Managers through clear expectations, coaching, and feedbackEstablish consistent product management practices while maintaining speed and autonomyFoster a culture of ownership, customer empathy, and results-driven executionWhat We're Looking ForRequired8+ years of product management experience, including senior or director-level ownershipDeep domain expertise in API development and API testingProven experience scaling cloud or SaaS products with measurable adoption and revenue growthStrong track record of hands-on product leadership (not just delegation)Experience operating in a hybrid PLG + enterprise environmentAbility to lead through influence across Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and GrowthData-driven mindset with strong product judgmentStrong PlusFamiliarity with CI/CD, workflow testing, environments, and test automation at scaleExperience managing and mentoring 2+ Product ManagersExposure to developer tooling, testing platforms, or API ecosystemsExperience using experimentation, analytics, and customer research to drive decisionsWhy You Should Join the SmartBear Crew:You can grow your career at every level.We invest in your success as well as the spaces where our teams come together to work, collaborate, and have fun.We love celebrating our SmartBears; we even encourage our crew to take their birthdays off.We are guided by a People and Culture organization - an important distinction for us. We think about our team holistically the whole person.We celebrate our differences in experiences, viewpoints, and identities because we know it leads to better outcomes.Did You Know?Our main goal at SmartBear is to make our technology-driven world a better place.SmartBear is committed to ethical corporate practices and social responsibility, promoting good in all the communities we serve.SmartBear is headquartered in Somerville, MA with offices across the world including Galway Ireland, Bath, UK, Wroclaw, Poland and Bangalore, India.We've won major industry (product and company) awards including B2B Innovators Award, Content Marketing Association, IntellyX Digital Innovator and BuiltIn Best Places to Work.SmartBear is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for employees where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that reflects a diversity of thought and experience as well as our values of being smart, open, driven, accountable, and curious.