Michal Bar

Director of Product Management

Israel

About

Experienced Director of Product with a strong track record of leading cross-functional teams, driving product strategy, and delivering innovative solutions that create measurable business impact. Over 15 years of experience across product management, team leadership, and organizational growth in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. I specialize in building and scaling high-performing product teams, defining clear product visions, and aligning business goals with user needs. Passionate about mentoring future leaders, navigating ambiguity, and transforming complex challenges into actionable roadmaps. I thrive at the intersection of technology, business, and user experience.

Experience

  • Director of Product Management at Pontera
    Jul 2015 - Present · 11 yrs

    Responsibilities include product definition - from wire framing to design to development. Working closely with all stakeholders - internal and external - to create a cutting edge, innovative technology that improves customers' future finances. Key role is to lead the product management team and translate the vision and strategy of the company into detailed requirements and prototypes.

  • Product Team Leader at AOL
    Feb 2011 - Feb 2015 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    Managed the product and development of AOL's vast publisher network. Responsible for providing the US Account Management, Biz Dev and Sales teams with the necessary features, technical expertise, analytics, training docs and general support - to enable them to integrate new partnerships and generate revenue. Additional responsibilities include roadmap creation and definition, producing product specifications and wireframes, working closely with UX and design teams to create intuitive and innovative user experiences across all platforms used by B2B and B2C.

  • Head of Media Operations & Program Manager at Metacafe
    Jun 2008 - Feb 2011 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Head of three sectors - Content team, Merchandising, and Channel constructions. Main responsibilities include sales support and development, execution of standard/custom sales campaigns, partner integrations, and general site monitoring.

  • Team Manager & Fraud Management at Louis Vuitton
    Sep 2006 - Mar 2008 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Manager of a team of 19 members of staff (hiring, training, coaching, rotas, support). Main tasks included motivating the team to reach sales objectives as well as numerous customer service targets. Maintained an overall excellent level of service through consistent monitoring and quality control. Supervised after-sales support and fraud management - involving communication with all parts of the supply chain. Performed daily, weekly and monthly statistics for Louis Vuitton, as well as Quarterly Business Reviews (presentations) in French, and monthly Marketing reports.

  • PA to Chief Civil Engineer at London Underground
    Mar 2006 - Jun 2006 · 4 mos

    Involved in a research project regarding the London Underground. Admin duties for team of 21 civil engineers (diary management, travel arrangements, PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, continuous database updating, post, typing