Director - Product Management

You are a team builder and leader who will play a strategic role in shaping and scaling our global Partner Enablement capabilities across e-invoicing and e-reporting. A key part of the role is to build, develop, and lead a team responsible for defining how we collaborate across internal functions and for enabling partners to successfully integrate with our platform and deliver our solutions to their customers. You will define the organization, capabilities, operating model, and ways of working required to support a growing and increasingly complex partner ecosystem. You will own the strategy for how partners integrate, ensuring that they have the technical capabilities, product functionality, documentation, tools, processes, and expertise required to implement and operate our e-invoicing and e-reporting solutions independently and at scale. Product Management is an integral part of the role. You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Sales to define and evolve strategic partner-facing capabilities, including APIs, integration frameworks, and other product capabilities required to enable successful partner integrations. You will be accountable for the overall evolution of the Partner Enablement function, from defining the global strategy to building the organization, capabilities, governance frameworks, and product-related enablement needed to support a growing international partner ecosystem. Qualifications To connect with this role you need to have... ● 10+ years of professional experience within the e-invoicing industry, with deep knowledge of the international e-invoicing ecosystem, its technologies, market dynamics, business models, and key stakeholders. ● International leadership experience. You have successfully built and led international teams and are experienced in recruiting, developing, and managing specialists across different countries and cultures. ● Extensive experience working with partners. You have worked closely with system integrators, technology partners, ERP providers, implementation partners, or similar organizations and understand what is required to enable successful partner integrations. ● Strong experience across Partner Enablement, Partner Strategy, Solution Architecture, and Product Management within an international environment. ● ERP integration experience. You have experience integrating e-invoicing and e-reporting platforms with major ERPs such as Oracle, Workday, Microsoft, IFS. ● Product Management experience related to e-invoicing. You have experience managing, developing, or strategically shaping product capabilities within the e-invoicing industry. ● Experience translating partner needs into product capabilities. You understand how to distinguish between individual partner requests and requirements that should become scalable product functionality. ● Strong organizational design capabilities. You can define the competencies, roles, responsibilities, processes, and governance required to build a scalable Partner Enablement organization. ● Strong cross-functional leadership skills. You are experienced in aligning Product, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and other functions around partner requirements and strategic priorities. ● Strong strategic and commercial understanding. You understand that successful Partner Enablement is not only about technical readiness but also about creating an ecosystem in which partners can build scalable and sustainable businesses around our solutions. ● Fluency in English. You are comfortable operating in an international environment where English is the primary business language. COMMENTS: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. Vertex Values: Together We Win We're building a team of people who are passionate about making an impact for our customers and committed to how that impact is achieved. Our values define the behaviors, mindset, and culture that make Vertex a great place to grow and do meaningful work. Play to Win or We Don't Play — If we choose to do something, we're choosing to do it because we plan to win. That mindset raises our bar on product quality, customer outcomes, and how we show up for one another. Work As a Team, Putting the Customer At the Core — Our customers are our true north. Whatever your role, ask: how will this help a customer succeed today? We earn trust through outcomes, not promises. Achieve Excellence With Integrity, Speed, and Agility — The market isn't slowing down. We'll move faster, adapt quickly, and never compromise on doing things the right way — for teammates, customers, and partners. Innovate Boldly With a Growth Mindset — Progress demands smart risk. We'll try new approaches, learn fast, and keep pushing the boundaries — especially where AI can remove friction and unlock value. Communicate with Care, Candor and Transparency — Honest, constructive conversations make us better. Let's speak plainly about what's working and what isn't and help each other improve. Pay Transparency Statement: Annual Salary Range: kr981,800.00 - kr1,276,300.00 Pay Basis: Monthly The expected base salary range for this role varies by location and is expressed in local currency. The posted range reflects the anticipated hiring range for successful candidates at the time of hire, based on relevant job‑related skills, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay offered to new hires may vary within the posted range depending on individual qualifications and market considerations. The posted salary range reflects compensation at the time of hire. Employees may experience additional compensation growth over time through performance‑based increases, expanded responsibilities, role progression, or internal career opportunities, in accordance with company policies and local practices. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for other elements of Vertex’s total compensation package, which may include participation in the Vertex Bonus Plan (VOB), a role‑specific sales commission or bonus, and/or equity grants, where applicable. Learn more about Life at Vertex and connect with your recruiter for more details regarding Vertex's compensation and benefit programs. *In all cases, compensation will comply with applicable local pay transparency and minimum wage requirements. 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