Senior Director Product Development & Improvement - Dsmi

**Position Summary:**     Direct Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products, solutions and platforms to help improve the lives of millions of seniors and those who care for them. In the Senior Director, Product Development & Improvement – DSMI position, you’ll lead a high-performing team of engineers and a program manager to drive innovation, product excellence, and continuous improvement across Direct Supply’s proprietary brands. You’ll oversee the end-to-end product development system—combining technical depth, execution rigor, and business acumen to deliver cost-effective, high-performing solutions that meet market needs and accelerate company growth. **Skills Needed:** * **Champions Innovation** – Propels teams to unlock value with cutting-edge, tech-enabled innovations. Stays ahead of the tech curve, ready to embrace the next big thing. Leads with an entrepreneurial mindset and takes calculated risks. * **Drives Accountability & Results** – Sets clear goals and ensures team members deliver top-notch results. Uses data and tech to boost accountability, pushing everyone to excel individually and as a team. * **Thinks Strategically** – Anticipates future trends and aligns actions with long-term objectives. Draws on broad knowledge to craft future-focused plans that effectively translate strategy into action. * **Demonstrates Executive Presence** – Ignites enthusiasm and inspires trust and confidence. Effortlessly captivates customers and Executives. Exudes a commanding presence while keeping cool and staying humble. * Demonstrated **technical expertise in product development**, with proven results delivering innovative, cost-effective proprietary products. * Excellent **ability to lead complex engineering and program execution** across innovation, cost-out, and quality initiatives. * Strong **decision-making grounded in business impact**, execution velocity, and customer insight. * Experience leveraging **AI and automation to improve engineering efficiency** and drive consistent outcomes. **What You’ll Do and Impact:** * Lead and develop Engineering and Program Management teams, driving accountability, alignment, and high-quality execution across all DSMI product initiatives. * Own and optimize the full product development system, from concept to commercialization, across new products, cost-out, and improvement efforts. * Translate business strategies into actionable engineering and execution roadmaps that fuel growth and operational excellence. * Champion the use of AI and automation to enhance development efficiency, reduce time-to-market, and ensure delivery consistency. * Partner with Category, Supply Chain, and Sales to align product development with customer needs and strategic goals. * Oversee program budgets, forecasts, and resource planning to ensure alignment with investment priorities and business outcomes. * Proactively manage risk, resolve cross-functional issues, and ensure technical decisions meet both regulatory and commercial requirements. **Experience:** * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Design, Industrial, or related field required); advanced degree a plus * 12+ years of experience in engineering and product development, with 10+ years in leadership roles * Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams across Engineering, Program Management, and Operations * Experience in regulated, consumer product, or healthcare-adjacent industries preferred * Track record of delivering customer-centric innovations, margin improvements, and product scaling in complex environments * Ability to travel by car and/or plane up to 15% * Valid, unexpired driver’s license with satisfactory driving record **Additional Items of Interest:** * Experience in a Stage Gate or PMO-driven innovation system strongly preferred * Voice of Customer experience and iterative design methodology highly valued _Job to be performed in the location listed. Generous benefit package available._ _© 2013 to 2026 Direct Supply, Inc. All rights reserved._