Nate Hylan
About Nate Hylan
Nate Hylan is a Group Product Manager at Kohl's with extensive experience in product management across various industries, including health, insurance, and technology.
Current Role at Kohl's
Nate Hylan currently serves as a Group Product Manager at Kohl's, a position he has held since 2023. As a Group Product Manager operating remotely, Nate is responsible for overseeing multiple product teams, ensuring strategic alignment, and fostering collaboration across various projects. His role involves extensive coordination with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and meet market demands.
Previous Experience at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Nate Hylan previously worked at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he held roles as both Assoc. Director of Product Management for Research Tools and Group Product Manager / Principal Product Manager. During his tenure from 2022 to 2023, he contributed to advancing research tools and technologies. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, his role involved managing product development processes and ensuring that tools met researchers' needs.
Roles in Product Management at Thoughtworks and Fairmarkit
Nate held key roles in product management at both Thoughtworks and Fairmarkit. At Thoughtworks, he was the Principal of Product Management from 2021 to 2022, focusing on product strategy and team leadership in the Greater Boston area. At Fairmarkit, he served as the Director of Product Management in 2021 for four months, where he directed product strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Early Career and Education
Nate's early career includes extensive experience at Boston Scientific, Haemonetics, and State Street, where he held various roles such as Senior Product Manager and Process Improvement Analyst. He completed his MBA at the Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst, in 2020, and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Voice Performance from Carnegie Mellon University. His background is diverse, spanning from portfolio management to digital health platforms.
Expertise in Team Collaboration and Agile Practices
Nate Hylan is a strong advocate for team collaboration and the use of Lean product, agile, and user-centered design practices. With experience in managing and coaching product managers and engineers, he emphasizes the importance of building balanced product teams. His passion for learning about new industries and domains complements his expertise in driving successful product development across various sectors.