Senior Director, New Product Introduction Lead at Cellebrite – Remote, Virginia

Cellebrite
Title: Senior Director, New Product Introduction Lead
Location: Remote, VA, US

Cellebrites (Nasdaq: CLBT) mission is to enable its global customers to protect and save lives by enhancing digital investigations and intelligence gathering to accelerate justice in communities around the world. CellebritesAI-powered portfolioenables customers to lawfully access, collect, analyze and share digital evidence in legally sanctioned investigations while preserving data privacy. Thousands of public safety organizations, intelligence agencies and businesses rely on Cellebrites digital forensic and investigative solutionsavailable via cloud, on-premises and hybrid deploymentsto close cases faster and safeguard communities. To learn more, visitwww.cellebrite.com,https://investors.cellebrite.com/investorsand find us on social media @Cellebrite.

Position Overview: Cellebrite is seeking a highly experienced and operationally strongDirector / Senior Director, New Product Introduction (NPI) Leadto build and lead a modern, scalable New Product Introduction function from the ground up. This is a strategic, foundational role with significant influence across Product, R&D, GTM, and Product Marketing.

The NPI Lead will architect and drive a unified, company-wide approach to new product readiness and execution, anchored in CellebritesNPI process phases: Planning, Execution, and Launch.As part of this structure, the NPI Lead will work in close partnership with Product Marketing, which owns the Launch workstream, to ensure seamless cross-functional alignment and delivery.

This role requires a leader with the courage and authority toredirect teams, course-correct timelines, and drive disciplined executionwhen programs drift from plan. The ideal candidate is a strong, structured communicator who brings clarity, accountability, and predictability to complex global programs.

Key Responsibilities:

NPI Leadership, Governance & Framework Ownership

• Lead CellebritesNew Product Introduction function, establishing governance, tooling, and scalable processes for future expansion.
• Own and refine as appropriate Cellebrites NPI model aligned toBusiness Validation, Planning, Execution, and Launch phases.
• Define and enforce stage-gate requirements, success metrics, and operational rhythms across Product, R&D, Product Marketing, Sales Ops, Finance, Legal, and Customer Experience.
• Introduce advanced methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean Program Management, Agile, etc.) to raise organizational execution maturity.

Program Orchestration & Cross-Functional Accountability

• Drive company-wide program orchestration across Product, R&D, Product Marketing, Operations, Legal, Finance and GTM teams to ensure predictable, high-quality delivery.
• Proactivelyredirect teams and adjust scope or timelineswhen deliverables fall behind or diverge from planproviding clear guidance and firm program leadership.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies, identify risks early, and lead structured mitigation strategies.
• Provide crisp, executive-level communication and updates through dashboards, status reviews, and steering committee sessions.

Collaboration with Launch Workstream

• Partner closely withProduct Marketing, which leads the Launch phase, ensuring alignment on readiness criteria, messaging, enablement, pricing, packaging, quoting and GTM activities.
• Oversee the readiness lifecycle, ensuring deliverables across Product, R&D, and GTM teams are met prior to Launch workstream activation.

Launch Readiness & Post-Launch Excellence

• Ensure each major release meets defined readiness requirements, including documentation, training, operational preparation, and customer-facing assets.
• Track post-launch performance, customer feedback, adoption, and quality to inform future improvements.
• Drive retrospectives and institutional learning across each NPI phase.
• Global Collaboration
• Build strong, productive relationships with global R&D and Product teams, ensuring transparency, trust, and aligned execution.
• Travel internationally as needed to accelerate major program milestones and strengthen cross-functional partnerships.

Office Location:
Remote

• 10+ years of experience in B2B software, with substantial leadership in NPI, PMO, program management, or cross-functional launch execution.
• Direct experience working with global software development teams.
• Proven track record leading enterprise software programs with complex dependencies, technical depth, and multi-quarter timelines.
• Advanced program management certifications preferred such as: Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt). Lean Program Management, PMP or PgMP, Scaled Agile, Scrum Master, or similar
• Demonstrated strength in driving accountability, realigning off-track teams, and enforcing structured program discipline.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and executive communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management capabilities.
• US-based and able to work East Coast hours, with willingness to travel globally periodically.

Cellebrite is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.