This role will be a key member of a deeply engaged senior leadership team and must therefore be prepared to lead opinionated and informed stakeholders through critical decisions and will be responsible for defining a product platform which brings together a collection of focused, sophisticated, data-heavy software applications backed by e-Commerce experts.
We are seeking an individual who deeply understands what it takes to craft a great product management organization in the areas of product leadership, people management, and product performance & execution. This person must have sharp insight, proven leadership skills and a credible track record to attract talented top performers.
This role is perfect for an individual who takes a portfolio-oriented view of product strategy, has an ownership mentality for driving impact, pursues data-informed insights, focuses on customer empathy and product craft, and loves to learn and execute.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development of a compelling, clearly articulated product strategy and roadmap that synthesizes customer needs, market dynamics, and business requirements.
Balance short- and long-term goals and investments, in partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and business success.
Develop expertise in the various components and policy requirements that drive Yardline's mission.
Engage key stakeholders by working closely with cross-functional leaders across all strategic and product areas to gain buy-in, forge partnerships, and build enthusiasm for the product vision.
Communicate effectively up, down, and laterally to ensure alignment of work.
Lead product prioritization processes across the organization ensuring we deliver products that solve the biggest customer problem and deliver strong market position.
Understand competitors, their offerings and how Yardline's offerings compare.
Develop and lead a disciplined, consistent, and repeatable product development process, which drives product insights, roadmap prioritization, and resource allocation.
Bring multiple product groups together and create a strong, cohesive, and collaborative product organization united in one vision.
Build alignment and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure a great end-to-end customer experience and effective customer-facing launches.
Define metrics that measure the success of products and use these metrics to drive business outcomes.
Identify, define, and track Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for each product line.
Create a culture of data-informed decision making.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
5+ years of experience, including the full scope of software product management leading or directing large scale, SaaS products.
3+ years leading a product organization, including direct people management.
Strong understanding of all facets of bringing a product to market, including market analysis, product-market fit, positioning strategy, MVP's, go-to-market strategy, pricing, rapid iteration based on feedback.
Experience with infrastructure technology/services and launching infrastructure and/or platform products.
Experience in any of the following platforms a plus, but not required: fintech, e-Commerce, marketing tech, or supply chain.
Proven track record of attracting and growing top talent and building high performing teams.
Obsession with creating great customer experiences
VP of Product
Remote- East Coast hours
This role will be a key member of a deeply engaged senior leadership team and must therefore be prepared to lead opinionated and informed stakeholders through critical decisions and will be responsible for defining a product platform which brings together a collection of focused, sophisticated, data-heavy software applications backed by e-Commerce experts.
We are seeking an individual who deeply understands what it takes to craft a great product management organization in the areas of product leadership, people management, and product performance & execution. This person must have sharp insight, proven leadership skills and a credible track record to attract talented top performers.
This role is perfect for an individual who takes a portfolio-oriented view of product strategy, has an ownership mentality for driving impact, pursues data-informed insights, focuses on customer empathy and product craft, and loves to learn and execute.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development of a compelling, clearly articulated product strategy and roadmap that synthesizes customer needs, market dynamics, and business requirements.
Balance short- and long-term goals and investments, in partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and business success.
Develop expertise in the various components and policy requirements that drive Yardline's mission.
Engage key stakeholders by working closely with cross-functional leaders across all strategic and product areas to gain buy-in, forge partnerships, and build enthusiasm for the product vision.
Communicate effectively up, down, and laterally to ensure alignment of work.
Lead product prioritization processes across the organization ensuring we deliver products that solve the biggest customer problem and deliver strong market position.
Understand competitors, their offerings and how Yardline's offerings compare.
Develop and lead a disciplined, consistent, and repeatable product development process, which drives product insights, roadmap prioritization, and resource allocation.
Bring multiple product groups together and create a strong, cohesive, and collaborative product organization united in one vision.
Build alignment and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure a great end-to-end customer experience and effective customer-facing launches.
Define metrics that measure the success of products and use these metrics to drive business outcomes.
Identify, define, and track Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for each product line.
Create a culture of data-informed decision making.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
5+ years of experience, including the full scope of software product management leading or directing large scale, SaaS products.
3+ years leading a product organization, including direct people management.
Strong understanding of all facets of bringing a product to market, including market analysis, product-market fit, positioning strategy, MVP's, go-to-market strategy, pricing, rapid iteration based on feedback.
Experience with infrastructure technology/services and launching infrastructure and/or platform products.
Experience in any of the following platforms a plus, but not required: fintech, e-Commerce, marketing tech, or supply chain.
Proven track record of attracting and growing top talent and building high performing teams.
Obsession with creating great customer experiences
What You'll Do
Lead the development of a compelling, clearly articulated product strategy and roadmap that synthesizes customer needs, market dynamics, and business requirements.
Balance short- and long-term goals and investments, in partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and business success.
Develop expertise in the various components and policy requirements that drive Yardline's mission.
Engage key stakeholders by working closely with cross-functional leaders across all strategic and product areas to gain buy-in, forge partnerships, and build enthusiasm for the product vision.
Communicate effectively up, down, and laterally to ensure alignment of work.
Lead product prioritization processes across the organization ensuring we deliver products that solve the biggest customer problem and deliver strong market position.
