About the position
The VP of Product will work in close collaboration with the engineering and product teams to define and build a suite of products to provide customers with business insights for decision-making. Success in this role includes: (1) helping NewtonX evolve its offering to support new business models and customer growth; and (2) coaching/leading a high-performing Product team focused on core platform features and functionality. The role is New York preferred but remote/hybrid is available (EST working hours).
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for NewtonX’s various products.
- Define NewtonX’s product strategy in partnership with engineering leadership and key business/product stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Data Engineering, Data Science, Product, Engineering, and Business stakeholders.
- Understand market trends, identify customer requirements, and translate them into product features and enhancements.
- Take product ownership to deliver key insights into our business and drive future business decisions.
- Create and maintain the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic priorities and product vision.
- Lead and document requirements, in the form of user stories & acceptance criteria, prioritizing the product backlog.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies related to platforms and make recommendations for adoption or integration.
- Define and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the platform.
- Conduct product demonstrations, trainings, and presentations to internal teams, customers, and stakeholders.
- Act as a subject matter expert on the product suite for business insights.
- Play a key role in self-organizing agile delivery teams.
- Collaborate with Engineering counterparts to ensure delivery of products on time and within budget.
- Build and lead a high-performing team of product managers.
- Foster a culture of ownership around the delivery of products.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the success of the product platform.
- Develop and mentor team members to ensure their growth and development.
- Represent NewtonX externally with strategic business partners.
Requirements
- Strong communication, strategic thinking, and product management skills.
- Proven experience, minimum of 8 years, in Product Management, preferably in B2B companies.
- Experience using reporting, data visualization, and business intelligence tools.
- Strong understanding of data management concepts, data engineering, data governance, and related practices.
- A self-starter able to work both autonomously and collaboratively within an agile team.
- Track record of managing, developing and coaching team members and team sizes of 15+ people.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in B2B start-up environments.
- Experience working in Agile development methodologies.
- Experience conducting stakeholder interviews and facilitating stakeholder workshops.
- Ability to translate product roadmap features into well-defined product requirements.
- Drives high standards for individual accomplishment and works to meet or exceed challenging goals.
- High level of self-awareness and good understanding of behavior relating to the environment.
- Ability to constructively challenge and question as well as actively listen.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation - total comp range of $230-280K (incl. annual performance bonus) and equity package.
- Career advancement and development opportunities.
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
- 401k match with immediate vesting.
- Health savings/flexible savings account, life insurance, and pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick, and parental leave.
- A diverse, collaborative, and positive culture where we invest in and celebrate each other's success.
- Good vibes (happy hours, team projects, and retreats).
