VelocityEHS
Associate Director, Product
Chicago, IL
Jan 25, 2025
Full-time
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THE OPPORTUNITY:
This existing vacancy is open to candidates that reside in the United States and Canada.

VelocityEHS is a leading provider of software solutions in the Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) and Environmental Social Governance (ESG) space, delivering innovative Enterprise SaaS capabilities that empower our customers to meet their compliance, safety, and sustainability goals. We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Product to help lead a team of talented product managers and owners as we continue to shape the future for our platform.

As an Associate Director of Product, you will manage and mentor a team of product managers and owners with varying levels of experience. You will be responsible for ensuring the successful execution of our roadmap while also helping to plan a comprehensive strategy and roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This role requires strong Enterprise SaaS experience, exceptional product management skills, and the ability to lead process improvement initiatives. Be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team in a growing industry.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Defines and assigns projects that have demonstrable positive revenue ROI on business products and services
  • Can create a roadmap and vision
  • Negotiate with stakeholders on priorities, scope, and timeline
  • Defines policies / practices to improve upon current processes
  • Hosts business planning meetings (including agenda and getting stakeholder buy-in)
  • Provides solutions for problems to the entire system or project
  • Identifies gaps in our solutions
  • Understands the current industry enough to drive changes before software is released to customers
  • Drives changes across multiple teams
  • Uses business knowledge to suggest new business opportunities/features/services

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
  • 8+ years of experience in Product Management 
  • Minimum 2+ years management experience

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

  • 1 year SaaS experience 
  • Experience in the EHS or ESG space is an asset though not a requirement
  • Experience in the entire software development life cycle
  • Enterprise SaaS platforms business models
  • ROI knowledge is an asset
  • Mentoring
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Who is VelocityEHS?
VelocityEHS is the largest and fastest-growing environmental, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability software company in the world. Relied on by more than 10 million users worldwide to drive operational excellence and achieve outstanding outcomes, VelocityEHS is the global leader in true SaaS enterprise EHS & ESG technology. The VelocityEHS Accelerate® Platform is the definitive gold-standard, delivering best-in-class solutions for managing ESG, Safety, Industrial Ergonomics, Control of Work, Health, Operational Risk and Environmental Compliance.

Our customers include the world’s most esteemed Fortune 1000 corporations. From manufacturing to food & beverage, from chemicals to pharmaceuticals, we’ve worked with them at every level, from the boardroom to the shop floor. We still operate with the same start-up mentality that has made us the leading cloud EHS company and offer each and every employee the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

What are the benefits and perks of working at VelocityEHS?
You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights for eligible employees, or you can review all our perks and benefits by visiting our career page!
• Generous time off programs
• Medical/dental coverage, retirement (with employer match)
• Parental leave plans for all family types
• Job shadowing programs and one-on-one coaching opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, advanced degrees, and certifications
• Remote-first and flexible work schedule to fit your family’s needs
• Monthly stipend to make your home office more comfortable, productive, and successful
• Corporate wellness and personalized preventative mental health care programs
• Summer Fridays (Memorial Day through Labor Day enjoy a 6-hour workday every Friday)

VelocityEHS is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices by offering
market-based salary ranges. The expected salary range for this position is between $154,650 and
$204,800 (United States) or $155,600 and $197,750 CAD (Canada). We aim to hire between the
minimum and midpoint of the salary range and offers at the maximum of the range are uncommon.
The final offered salary will be based on candidate’s proficiency in skill set, prior relevant
experience, internal equity, market considerations, and other factors. This role is eligible for our
comprehensive benefits package.


We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. VelocityEHS is an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous/Native American
status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication
supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting hrpolicy@ehs.com


Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or
directly to managers. VelocityEHS does not accept unsolicited headhunters and agency resumes.
VelocityEHS will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed
agreement with VelocityEHS.


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