Hiring: Director, Product Management - Vertical Markets Company: ACI Worldwide Location: United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:58:55 Target Skills & Keywords : Product Management, Product Strategy, SaaS About the job Experience: •15+ years of product management experience, with significant focus on verticalized or industry-specific solutions •5+ years of leadership experience managing senior product leaders Required Skills: •Define and own product strategy by vertical, including target segments (enterprise vs. mid-market), priority use cases, and growth roadmap •Identify and prioritize vertical expansion opportunities (new industries, adjacencies, and segments) •Develop clear value propositions and differentiation tailored to each vertical market •Align product strategy with revenue goals, pipeline needs, and market penetration targets •Translate vertical needs into product requirements, configurations, and solution packages •Define vertical-specific capabilities (e.g., bill presentment, payment workflows, compliance requirements, reconciliation, reporting) •Partner with Platform teams to ensure reusable, scalable capabilities vs. one-off customizations •Drive SKU/packaging strategy aligned to vertical needs and willingness to pay Qualifications: •Serve as the internal expert on assigned verticals, including market trends, regulatory environment, and competitive landscape •Build strong relationships with customers, prospects, and industry partners to validate product direction •Incorporate voice of customer and field insights into roadmap decisions •Represent the company externally in industry forums, conferences, and customer engagements •Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to define vertical GTM strategies •Enable Sales with clear positioning, use cases, and solution narratives •Support deal strategy and large enterprise pursuits with tailored product solutions •Ensure alignment between product capabilities and market messaging •Partner cross-functionally with Platform Product and Engineering to prioritize and deliver vertical capabilities •Ensure roadmaps balance vertical-specific needs with platform scalability Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!