Business - VP of Product

About the position

The VP of Product at Read will be a pivotal leader in shaping the company’s product vision and driving execution against our strategic objectives. This individual will be responsible for identifying market opportunities, optimizing product performance, and ensuring that Read becomes a leader in the direct-to-consumer digital space. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic insight, data-driven decision-making, and hands-on experience in developing engaging consumer products within early-stage companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead product initiatives from conception to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Utilize data-driven insights to inform product decisions, optimize features, and enhance user experience.
• Build out product roadmaps, set priorities, and maintain team accountability to timelines, ensuring timely delivery.
• Foster a strong team by providing opportunities for learning, supporting career development, and encouraging collaboration.
• Conduct A/B testing and analyze consumer analytics to drive product improvements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing.
• Foster and nurture online communities, leveraging user feedback for continuous product enhancement.
• Stay actively involved in the product development process, not solely managing a team of PMs.

Requirements

• 8+ years in product management or a related role with a focus on AI or consumer products.
• Familiarity and success within a startup environment where you successfully navigated the complexities of scaling revenue into the millions.
• Experience in both B2C (consumer applications) and B2B (SaaS products) environments.
• Proven track record of delivering products that drive high user retention organically.
• Strong focus on product-led growth strategies.
• Experience working directly with engineering and business teams.
• Strong background in product analytics, consumer analytics, optimization, and A/B testing.
• Proven experience in building and growing a team while establishing processes, creating documentation, and laying a strong foundation for scale.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.

Benefits

• Innovative work environment focused on improving interactions through AI.
• Opportunities for growth in a fast-growing company.
• Collaborative culture with a diverse and talented team.