VP Product Development

This position is an executive-level role.

Job Description
We’re looking for a Vice President (VP) of Product who will play a pivotal role in the future of our client. The VP of Product will be responsible for the technical vision and development of the firm's line of products. You’ll be managing other engineers and developers, collaborating with the marketing and support teams, as well as providing the overall vision for the product roadmap.

Responsibilities
Below is a list of skills and responsibilities required for this role

Lead, manage and mentor a team of product managers, developers, and related personnel.
Product planning and assignment of tasks and deliverables.
Product lifecycle management from concept to launch of the product(s) across all products/product lines.
Lead, define, represent and communicate product strategy to all stakeholders.
Assess product development sprints and enhancement opportunities.
Develop budgets, forecasts, and metrics.
Monitor product development sprints and evaluate results.
Own the product roadmap and communicate with C-level staff, board members, and other stakeholders.
Lead Product Marketing Managers to assess product mix and marketing strategy.
Monitor and manage strategic marketing plans for each product or product lines.
Define pricing and competitive positioning for each product.
Drive innovative ideas, solutions and products through leadership and decisive action.
Build incredible teams and processes to deliver products that satisfy the needs of customers.
Become the key evangelist of [PRODUCT] and participate in press activities, conferences, discussions with thought leaders and market analysts.
Make sure to mention any additional knowledge of the industry, or other technology/information relevant to your product/company.

Qualifications
Below is a list of qualifications typically required for a VP of Product. Select and modify as you see fit and as they pertain to your particular role.

B.S. and an advanced degree in a technical field required
5-7years of experience as a product leader
Strategic & creative thinker with the ability to craft go-to-market strategies and campaigns in collaboration with marketing
Demonstrated knowledge of operational issues with (portfolio management, risk management, etc.)
Able to formulate and implement global strategies for products
Customer-centric mindset with the capability of translating that into the product development process
Successfully implemented data-driven processes to turn a vision into an actionable roadmap
People leader with demonstrated success in leading and mentoring the research, design, and development team
Strong project management skills and attention to detail
Understand the user experience and design
Direct experience with digital management software or workplace collaboration software is desired
Able to distill product roadmaps into digestible and relevant presentations to key customers and partners
Drive product analytics to understand feature usage, comprehension, and optimization
Excellent verbal and oral communication skills