Head of Product

The Head of Product plays a critical role in driving the success of the company's product offerings by effectively managing the product life cycle, aligning strategies with business goals, and delivering value to customers.
This is a hybrid position in St. Paul, MN. You must be located in the St. Paul, MN area. This position is NOT remote.

What will we give you for your hard work:

• 150-180k Salary, depending on HR experience
• 401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting
• Excellent Paid Time Off policy
• Up to 80 hours Sick Time per year
• 96 hours off per year for volunteer opportunities
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Award winning work environment
• Development Reimbursement of $1000 per year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefits 

Our Values drive everything we do: 

• Carry passion. 
• Desire excellence.
• Keep dreaming. 
• Build community. 
• Be Vivacious.

Supervisory Duties

• Lead, inspire, develop, and grow the Product team fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
• Prioritize work and resources based on company needs, team budget, and overlapping deadlines
• Oversee the presentation of all final concepts, and obtain approvals for deliverables
• Hire, train and develop team members towards successful performance in their roles
• Resolve employee issues and disputes, partnering with the HR team when necessary
• Hire, train and develop team members towards successful performance in their roles

While no day will be completely the same, you will execute daily responsibilities in these various functions:

• Develop and implement the overall product strategy aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
• Conduct market research, understand customer needs, and identify opportunities for product improvements or innovations
• Create and maintain a product roadmap that outlines the key features, enhancements, and milestones for the all product
• Serve as a strategic guide for the development team and stakeholders
• Work closely with various teams such as marketing, sales, and customer success to ensure alignment and collaboration throughout the product development process
• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation and conceptualization to execution and delivery. Define product requirements, prioritize features, and manage the backlog
• Ensure the quality and integrity of the product(s) by establishing quality standards, conducting testing, and gathering feedback from users to iterate and improve
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify opportunities and threats in the market landscape. Adjust product strategies and plans accordingly
• Engage with key stakeholders, including executives, investors, and customers, to communicate product vision, progress, and impact
• Establish KPIs and metrics to measure the success and performance of the product(s) against business objectives. Analyze data and feedback to drive continuous improvement

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Strong background in developing and implementing product strategies.
• Experience overseeing the product development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership experience with the ability to build and mentor a high-performing team.