Head of Product Management for International

Job Overview

We are looking for a strategic and collaborative Head of International, Product to lead our international growth strategy. Based in the UK and operating in a hybrid work environment, you will manage a small, high-performing team and partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Go-To-Market (GTM) teams, Intuit Internationalization leadership, and other product teams. Your mission is to drive growth beyond North America by championing international-first thinking and delivering product innovations tailored to global markets.

This role requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, product expertise, and influencing skills to ensure international priorities are embedded across Mailchimp’s product organization.

Responsibilities

Drive International Growth Through Product Innovation

• Identify and prioritize product opportunities to drive growth in global markets, ensuring alignment with Mailchimp’s overall strategy.
• Build and deliver international-first features, services, and experiences that resonate with regional needs and customer preferences.
• Partner with GTM teams to incorporate market insights into product roadmaps and ensure successful launches.

 Influence Product Teams to Prioritize International Needs

• Work cross-functionally with product leaders to embed international considerations into product development.
• Advocate for international customer needs, ensuring localization, regulatory compliance, and market nuances are prioritized across teams.
• Serve as a key voice for international growth in product planning and prioritization discussions.

 Partner with Intuit and Mailchimp Leadership

• Collaborate with Intuit Internationalization leadership to align strategies and leverage best practices.
• Work closely with Mailchimp GTM leaders to identify and address market-specific opportunities and challenges.
• Represent international growth initiatives in executive forums and strategy reviews.

 Build and Scale an International-First Mindset

• Foster a culture of international-first thinking within Mailchimp, influencing how teams approach global growth opportunities.
• Lead and mentor your team to execute on high-impact initiatives, ensuring a balance of strategic thinking and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in product management, with at least 3+ years focused on international product strategy or expansion.
• Proven ability to drive growth in global markets through product innovation and collaboration.
• Strong influencing and cross-functional leadership skills, with a track record of embedding international priorities into larger product organizations.
• Experience partnering with GTM teams to translate market insights into actionable product opportunities.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance big-picture vision with execution.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, capable of aligning stakeholders across functions and levels of the organization.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience working in or with SaaS, marketing automation, or small business-focused products.
• Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities of internationalization in software products, including localization, compliance, and cultural nuances.
• Experience managing and mentoring a small team.
• Familiarity with Intuit or similar enterprise frameworks for international growth.