Director, Technical Product Management (5-Month Consultant)

Concord is the world’s leading independent music company, and they are seeking a Director of Technical Product Management to set technical product strategy and lead execution of large-scale software, data, and integration initiatives. The role involves owning strategic integrations, guiding AI-enabled product development, and partnering with senior leaders to deliver scalable solutions across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Stem and Concord integration initiatives across catalog, financial, and infrastructure systems
• Define requirements and align stakeholders across Stem, Concord, and technical delivery teams
• Keep integration milestones on track and maintain clear technical documentation
• Design solutions for broader use so new capabilities can scale across Concord
• Lead the development and launch of at least one AI-enabled tool that solves operational problems
• Define how AI-built software is maintained and governed so it can evolve safely
• Create a roadmap for future AI-generated software opportunities across Concord
• Establish secure AI-assisted development practices for internal and contracted engineering teams
• Document approved tools and guidelines with Product, Engineering, and Security
• Lead training and adoption efforts across Concord teams
• Measure results against integration milestones, scalability goals, and delivered business value
• Report portfolio progress, risks, and investment recommendations to executive leadership

Requirements:

• 7-10+ years of end-to-end product delivery experience, including at least five years in technical product or program management
• A record of owning product vision, strategy, and roadmaps for complex technical products
• Experience delivering large-scale software and system integrations from concept through launch and ongoing operation
• Strong technical fluency in system architecture, APIs, data flows, and distributed systems
• Experience with complex supply chain systems and the operational workflows that connect them
• The ability to lead technical discussions and make informed decisions about architecture, scope, risk, and tradeoffs
• Experience writing clear product requirements with measurable success criteria
• Strong judgment in ambiguous environments, including balancing immediate delivery with long-term scalability
• The ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams without relying on direct authority
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development and rapid prototyping
• An understanding of the security, governance, and maintenance requirements for production software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical or business discipline