VP of Product Strategy

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Evive was founded by two people who wanted to challenge the status quo...and did. Since 2007, that spirit has defined our culture. The work we do is redefining how people use their employee benefits, with SaaS-based services that help people to improve their lives and Fortune 1000 enterprises to optimize their benefits investments. We strive every day for the ideal of #benefitslove. Are you one of us?

We’re looking for a collaborative VP of Product Strategy. Is it you?

As the Vice President of Product Strategy you will be responsible for developing product strategy goals, providing thought leadership, and designing long-term plans for all products. In this position you will lead a small strategy team of subject matter experts, as well as work closely with product development, developers and customer facing teams to align product strategy.  

In this role you oversee all facets of our product strategy which includes insights, planning, activation, and measurement functionality. In addition you will ensure that all data, technology services and deliverables meet and exceed the needs of Evive clients. You will work regularly across internal and external stakeholders to keep up with trends in the marketplace, find areas of opportunity, and work within the agile development structure to bring continuous product enhancement to fruition.

Here’s what a VP of Product Design does at Evive (for people who like bullet lists):

• Manage the Product Strategy team to structure and solve problems, as well as collaborate and coordinate with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify market opportunities and define product vision and strategy through collaboration on product roadmaps and milestones.
• Design and drive the product roadmap and portfolio for both short- and long-term growth by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, partners, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success.
• Have a deep understanding of customer experience, identify and fill product gaps, and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience, and drive growth.
• Lead a group of Solution Architects, who work closely with the Product development and engineering teams to deliver product enhancements to the market. 
• Engage closely with the Product Development teams to align on implementation and phasing of continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with the UI/UX lead on overall experience of platforms.
• Be a strategic partner and resource for all aspects of Product strategy.
• Build product awareness and understanding, and drive product launches.
• Gather and analyze feedback in support of performance analysis for products and continual improvement.
• Work with limited direction, usually within a complex and often ambiguous environment, to drive rigorous, fact-based recommendations to executives and management.
• Other duties as assigned or required by the business.

You bring a lot to the table.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field of study, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years’ experience with at least 10+ years’ experience in product management and/or product strategy in a SaaS organization.
• Has superior strategic, analytic and problem solving skills, and is capable of clearly communicating a long-term vision across the company and clients.
• Track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle.
• Solid experience developing product and marketing strategies and effectively communicating recommendations to executive management.
• Strong technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.
• Natural collaborator, with excellent communication skills and strong leadership presence. Must be disciplined and comfortable with ambiguity, possessing the maturity and capability to interact and influence across multiple levels of a global matrixed organization.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment with a focus and determination to achieve high-quality results.

Evive takes care of its teammates. Here are our current benefits:

• Laid-back office, casual attire—jeans and a t-shirt are always okay!
• Weekly catered lunch + daily stocked kitchen with drinks, fresh fruit, and a variety of other snacks
• Competitive salaries with annual bonus pay
• Paid Time Off—both for vacation and volunteering
• Paid Sick Time
• Employer-paid medical insurance + subsidized vision, dental, and short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with up to 2% company match
• Student loan assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Currently 100% WFH (eventually moving to the hybrid model)
• Pre-tax commuter benefit + convenient location (right off the CTA blue line and Union Station)
• Treadmill desks: walk and work!

If you’re prepared to go big, go bold, and go beyond, you’re ready to go Evive. Apply now!