About Platform.sh

Platform.sh is Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) that removes the complexities of cloud infrastructure management and optimizes development-to-production workflows, reducing the time it takes to build and deploy applications. Delivering efficiency, reliability, and security, giving development teams both control and peace of mind. Built for developers, by developers.

Adopted and loved by 16,000+ developers, 7,000 customers, and for nearly a decade Platform.sh has been providing innovative capabilities that serve as the launchpad for creative development teams’ out-of-the-box thinking.

We provide 24x7 support, managed cloud infrastructure, and automated security and compliance with an all-in-one PaaS. We give our customers complete control over their data by keeping applications secure and available around the clock.

Platformers are a remote, global workforce, and we thrive in a multicultural team. We are committed to open source and an open, welcoming environment. Our team spans the globe and the experience spectrum. What's our commonality, our cultural fabric? A curious spirit and a thirst for knowledge; an eagerness for innovative ideas and cultures. We believe we can build anything together in an environment that frees you to do your best work.

Bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our growing, global organization. Your contributions, collaboration, and unique point of view are recognized and valued here.

Impact of a Senior Director, Product 

As the Senior Director, Product, focused on Enterprise & Agencies, you’ll shape the strategy for a critical segment of our business, translating customer insights into bold product strategies that drive growth and innovation. Reporting to the VP of Product Management, you’ll own the roadmap, lead a team of Product Managers, and act as the bridge between our customers’ needs and our long-term vision, ensuring our solutions remain at the forefront of the market.

This role brings both strategic vision and operational excellence, connecting product strategy to go-to-market execution across engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success. You’ll influence executive decisions, helping define the future of our platform and driving meaningful outcomes for our largest customers and partners.

What to expect

• Shape the product strategy: Define and drive the strategy for our largest customers and agency partners. Focus on scale, compliance, integration, and delivering business outcomes that align with customer needs.
• Lead with vision: Own the long-term product direction, balancing innovation with product stability. Translate big ideas into actionable roadmaps, setting a clear path forward.
• Mentor and inspire: Lead a team of Product Managers, creating a culture of growth, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Help your team push boundaries and make an impact.
• Collaborate and align: Work closely with Engineering, Product Design, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to connect product strategy with go-to-market execution. Ensure messaging, positioning, and customer engagement are cohesive and impactful.
• Build customer connections: Develop lasting relationships with customers and partners. Use insights from these relationships to shape product evolution and address complex challenges.
• Leverage data: Use data to make informed decisions, validate hypotheses, and measure product success. Combine quantitative insights with real-world feedback to continuously improve and stay ahead of industry shifts.
• Communicate with clarity: Present product roadmaps and key insights to executive leadership, ensuring alignment and supporting strategic decisions.
• Focus on customer journey: Understand the full lifecycle from discovery to adoption, ensuring the product consistently delivers value and meets the evolving needs of enterprise users.

What you bring

• Strategic vision :You think ahead, connect the dots between customer needs, market opportunities, and technical capabilities, and build clear strategies from complexity.
• Customer-centric approach: You build deep relationships with enterprise customers, understanding their challenges and advocating for solutions that deliver impact.
• Collaborative leadership: You bring people together across functions, fostering trust and alignment while breaking down silos.
• Data-driven thinking: You use data to inform priorities and shape strategic choices, always balancing insights with real-world context.
• Effective communication: You convey ideas clearly and purposefully, adapting your style to resonate with executives, engineers, and customers alike.
• Resilience and adaptability: You stay focused and agile when navigating fast-paced, dynamic environments, maintaining clarity and direction.
• Remote leadership experience: You’ve successfully led distributed teams, building a sense of purpose and psychological safety across diverse time zones.
• Passion for innovation: You’re drawn to developer platforms, PaaS, or tooling ecosystems, staying curious and engaged with industry trends.

Where we hire

At Platform.sh, remote work isn't just a trend - it's our foundation. The freedom of remote work with the support of a diverse, global team has been our successful model for nearly a decade. Our culture celebrates flexibility and collaboration, and while we have team members in over 30 countries around the globe, for this role  we are currently focused on hiring for this role in France, Germany, Spain, or the UK. Although we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in these countries. 

How we hire

We know that a great hire won’t meet every requirement that we’ve outlined. If you can see yourself elevating the team, we want to hear your story. Few of us would be here had we not taken a chance.   

You can expect 5 interviews on Google Meet to follow the order below. Should you successfully move through the entire process you will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of Platformers. Our goal is to ensure you can make the most informed decision on whether this role, and our culture aligns with what you’re looking for in your future working environment. 

1. 45 Minutes with Talent Acquisition 
2. 60 Minutes with Hiring Manager (VP Product Management)
3. 60 Minutes with Team (Marketing and Sales leaders)
4. 60 Minutes with Collaborators (Engineering, Product Design leaders)
5. 45 Minus with CPO

All roles require background checks.

What we offer

💡 A product you can believe in - Join us in transforming how businesses build and manage web applications, driven making a positive impact as a proud B Corp.

🏆 An Award-Winning Workplace - We’ve been recognized by Forbes’ Top 30 Companies for Remote Jobs and France’s Best Workplaces for Women.

🗣️ A culture that values your voice - Join a flexible, open, and inclusive work environment where your voice is encouraged, and your ideas shape our growth and evolution.

🌎 A global team - Collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds across the world, embracing different perspectives

🎉 Benefits and perks - Make the most of what matters to you

🏝 Flexible PTO

📈 Company stock options

🧠 Professional development budget

💻 Office equipment budget

💆‍♀️ Wellness budget

🧳 Annual team gatherings

🛜 Internet reimbursement

👶 Inclusive parental leave

✈️ Remote work travel program

You belong here

At Platform.sh, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We embrace and value different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, because they make us stronger as a team. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever path you've taken, you are welcome here. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, connect with others, and share your passion.

If you need accommodations at any stage of our hiring process, please let us know. We're here to ensure an accessible and comfortable experience for you.