Vice President of Product Management

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The Vice President of Product Management is responsible for leading a product management team and driving our Finance Platform vision, strategy, and roadmap execution. Additionally, they will be responsible for day to day operations of the platform. This individual assumes a General Manager mindset and drives cross-functional tasks across Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Operations and others to execute the product management lifecycle from Vision to EOL. The role involves leading with a business mindset, high-level decision-making, a systems thinking approach, team leadership, and close interaction with customers, stakeholders, and executive leadership.

What You'll Do

• Act as a General Manager, owning the product management lifecycle from vision to end-of-life, driving cross-functional initiatives across Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Operations
• Define and evangelize the platform vision, strategy, and roadmap across time horizons, ensuring alignment with company objectives
• Build a robust fact base of market, customer, and competitor insights through research, customer discovery, and relationships with key stakeholders, championing the voice of the customer
• Drive global strategic product goals and initiatives, including AI-powered solutions that address critical customer challenges and accelerate business growth
• Ensure synchronization of customer discovery across teams, identifying macro-trends and commonalities in customer needs
• Build and lead a world-class product management organization by recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration
• Set operating priorities and allocate resources across platform initiatives and development projects (e. g. , enhancements, product support)
• Partner with Engineering leadership to transform, harden, and scale product development processes
• Own platform monetization strategy, including business models, pricing, and business case development
• Champion the innovation agenda, identifying and developing new solutions to drive company growth
• Collaborate with executive leadership on buy/build/partner decisions
• Lead recurring business reviews with executive and cross-functional teams, providing clear, data-driven updates on platform progress and priorities
• Provide executive-level support for strategic sales and partnership opportunities

• Proven Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated success in developing and executing winning product strategies and roadmaps with measurable impact over a significant time horizon
• Cross-Functional Acumen: Deep understanding of how multi-functional teams collaborate to achieve market success
• Track Record of Delivery: Successfully scaled product management teams, processes, and platforms, launching high-quality products that meet customer needs and deliver on schedule.
• Software Expertise: Extensive experience in delivering and managing software platforms in high-growth environments
• P&L Ownership: Strong P&L management experience, with the ability to translate financial metrics into actionable operational plans

• High Integrity: A trusted leader who operates with transparency and professionalism
• Change Agent: Adept at identifying gaps, driving operational improvements, and mobilizing teams in high-paced environments
• Customer-Focused: Passionate about solving customer problems through innovative and data-driven approaches
• Executive Presence: Outstanding communicator and presenter with the ability to align and inspire diverse stakeholders
• Analytical Thinker: Leverages data and sound judgment to make logical, effective decisions quickly
• Team Builder: Dedicated to coaching and developing talent, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture
• Detail-Oriented Organizer: Strong organizational and project management skills, with a belief that attention to detail creates competitive advantage
• Hands-On Leader: Willing to roll up sleeves and contribute directly when needed

• 15+ years of professional experience, including leadership roles within high-growth SaaS or technology environments
• 10+ years of product management experience, with a demonstrated ability to drive product strategy and execution across diverse teams and initiatives
• 5+ years in senior product leadership roles, such as VP or Senior Director, overseeing large-scale product portfolios and cross-functional teams
• Strong track record of P&L ownership, driving growth through innovative product strategies and operational excellence
• Extensive experience collaborating with go-to-market teams to align product vision with sales and customer success strategies
• Domain expertise in loan origination, financial technology, or a closely related field is strongly preferred