Senior Director, Product Strategy & Execution

About Us

At Nextlane, we don’t just develop software solutions – we create the future of the automotive industry.

We are a company that combines advanced technology with a clear vision: simplifying and digitizing every step of the automotive customer journey, empowering manufacturers and dealerships to thrive in a constantly evolving market.

We believe in the value of every team member, offering opportunities for you to develop and contribute to meaningful solutions.

So… What does it mean to be a #Nextlaner?

• Be part of a growth-oriented culture.

• Collaborate with colleagues from all over the world.

• Believe in the power of ideas and the diversity of thought.

• Be committed to providing an environment where you can learn, grow, and collaborate on projects that make a global impact.

Our success is measured not just by results, but also by the growth and satisfaction of those who are part of our company.

At Nextlane, you’ll have the opportunity to innovate, push boundaries, and work on solutions that are transforming the automotive world.

Your Responsibilities:

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the definition, stress-testing, and execution of product and technology strategy across Nextlane’s portfolio, working closely with the CTPO and senior product leaders.

• Translating strategic objectives into clear multi-year plans, annual priorities, and executable roadmaps, ensuring assumptions, dependencies, and trade-offs are explicit and understood.

• Driving portfolio-level planning and prioritisation across DMS, CRM, Platform, and Cloud use cases, supporting capital allocation and sequencing decisions.

• Developing, reviewing, and challenging business cases for major initiatives, including revenue impact, cost-to-serve efficiency, delivery cost, risk, and payback timelines.

• Strengthening product readiness and execution predictability through realistic capacity planning, dependency management, and risk tracking.

• Helping define and evolve the product operating model, planning cadence, governance, and performance visibility through dashboards and decision-grade metrics.

• Acting as a trusted partner to the CTPO in executive and investor-level communication, including board materials and strategic narratives.

• Supporting and constructively challenging senior product leaders to raise the bar on strategic clarity, operational rigor, and outcome focus.

• Contributing to long-term portfolio evolution and platform convergence initiatives, supporting a more unified, platform-led product organisation.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience:

Proven senior experience in product strategy, product operations, or product leadership enablement at Director or Senior Director level within SaaS or other mission-critical enterprise software environments.

Experience in complex, multi-product portfolios, ideally in transformation or legacy-heavy contexts. Exposure to PE-backed or investor-driven environments is highly valued.

• Languages:

English: Fluent (interview will be conducted in English).

Second European language preferred (e.g. French or Spanish).

• Communication:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce executive-level narratives, board materials, and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.

• Technical Skills:

Strong understanding of modern product development models, Product–Engineering collaboration, platform architectures, delivery constraints, and portfolio-level planning.

Comfortable developing, assessing, and defending business cases with clear articulation of ROI, risk, and strategic rationale.

• Interpersonal Skills:

Ability to collaborate across Product, Engineering, Finance, GTM, Support, Professional Services, and Executive Leadership in complex, matrixed, and international environments.

Our Recruitment Process:

1. 15-minute introductory call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist.

2. Interviews with C-level executives and Product VPs to evaluate strategic alignment and leadership fit.

3. Case study / business scenario presentation.

4. Final cultural fit interview.

What We Offer:

We understand that flexibility and trust are essential for our teams. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• Remote Work: Up to 3 days a week.

• Work-life balance: Flexible entrance and departure times.

• Summer schedule on Fridays: Start your weekends early.

• Referral Bonus: €1500 for every talent you refer (after 6 months).

• Flexible Remuneration: COBEE platform.

• ⚕️ Private Medical Insurance: Adeslas.

• Continuous Learning: Access to our internal platform for continuous development.

• Vacation: 23 vacation days plus an intensive schedule in July and August.

• Teambuilding: Our afterworks and activities are memorable.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Nextlane, we are committed to creating a space where everyone feels valued and respected. We firmly believe that diversity in experiences and backgrounds strengthens our culture and drives innovation.

• Support for people with disabilities. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know so we can provide the best possible experience.

• Equal opportunities for all: We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join Nextlane and become part of the technological revolution in the automotive industry.

Discover why we are a great place to develop your talent!