VP of Product

VP of Product

Salt are proud to be partnered with a leading force in the creator economy, this company helps creators, media companies, and brands grow through digital content. Its end-to-end solutions drive audience expansion, revenue growth, and brand engagement with niche digital audiences. Leveraging proprietary AI, machine learning, and big data technologies, it operates the world’s largest multi-vertical video platform, generating tens of billions of views.

Position Overview

The executive team is seeking a Vice President of Product to report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer. This role is designed for a results-driven leader with deep expertise in SaaS platforms, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Big Data. The individual in this position will play a critical role in shaping the product vision, strategy, and roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Vision & Leadership

• Collaborate with the CSO to define and refine the product vision.
• Lead cross-functional teams to align and execute strategies that support overall company objectives.
• Represent the Engineering and R&D functions to key external stakeholders.
• Engage with customers and users to gather insights, integrating feedback into the product roadmap.
• Strengthen organizational capabilities by recruiting, mentoring, and developing top engineering talent.
• Oversee the company’s protectable technologies and collaborate with Legal to manage the patent portfolio.

Product Roadmap & Scalability

• Develop and implement a scalable product roadmap with a focus on Machine Learning and Generative AI.
• Integrate user experience and design thinking into product development processes.
• Foster an agile development environment that promotes rapid iteration and adaptation to market trends.
• Champion technical best practices across engineering functions, including mobile, front-end, back-end, platform, SRE, security, data engineering, and DevOps.
• Ensure product compliance with industry standards for trust, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvements in software development, system resilience, and operational activities.
• Balance product innovation with technical architecture to minimize debt.
• Conduct competitive analysis to ensure freedom to innovate while managing patent risks.
• Lead technical due diligence for potential mergers and acquisitions.
• Serve as a thought leader by sharing technical insights and product updates with internal and external audiences.

Machine Learning & Generative AI Expertise

• Drive the adoption of Machine Learning and Generative AI in product initiatives.
• Leverage AI technologies to create unique competitive advantages.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging trends in AI to maintain a competitive edge.

Partner & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Engage with strategic partners, including Google and Meta, to foster product alignment and collaborative innovation.

Budget & Resource Management

• Manage the budget for product development initiatives.
• Conduct ROI analysis and prioritize high-impact projects.
• Ensure a balanced approach to budgeting that supports innovation, growth, and operational efficiency.

Team Leadership & Development

• Cultivate a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous innovation.
• Define and monitor key performance metrics for product development and market impact.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in SaaS platforms and AI technologies.

Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to integrate Machine Learning and Generative AI into scalable products.
• Exceptional leadership capabilities with a strong focus on innovation and execution.

Personal Attributes

• Highly driven, with a strategic mindset and a focus on impact.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for managing partnerships and stakeholder relationships.

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