Director of Product Innovation

7 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Xero Full time

Xero is a leading provider of cloud-based accounting and bookkeeping software, dedicated to helping small businesses and their advisors grow and thrive. Our purpose is to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world.

We support our people to do the best work of their lives so that they can help small businesses succeed through better tools, information, and connections. As a Director of Product Innovation, you will be at the forefront of driving this vision forward.

This role will work within our practice management area of Xero, owning multiple complex and high-priority product areas, including our core enablement and platform capabilities such as public APIs, search, and navigation. You will drive success in new product areas like AI and key commercial partnerships and integrations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead commercial partnership opportunities and integrations to drive growth and innovation.
  • Develop and execute a coherent product strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Coach team members and elevate product management capability and performance.
  • Collaborate with engineering, design, and product marketing teams to bring new products to market.

You will have a strong understanding of AI products and experience in product management, B2B partnerships, and strategic commercial mindsets. With a proven track record of solving complex customer, commercial, and technical problems, you will be well-equipped to lead and motivate a team of product managers.

About Xero:

Xero offers a range of benefits, including generous paid leave, employee assistance programs, health insurance, life insurance, and income protection. We also provide wellbeing and sports programs, employee resource groups, 26 weeks of paid parental leave, an Employee Share Plan, beautiful offices, flexible working, career development, and more.

We value diversity and inclusion, embracing a challenge mindset and encouraging applications from diverse candidates. If you're passionate about product innovation and are ready to take on a leadership role, we encourage you to apply.



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