Head of Consumer Product and Design

Summary

Join WeatherBug, a GroundTruth division, as a Product Management and Strategy leader with 14+ years of experience. You will lead product and design teams, setting the product direction across consumer web, mobile, and subscription products. Responsibilities include defining the product vision, managing teams, partnering with executives, engaging with clients, collaborating with engineering, driving go-to-market strategies, fostering innovation, and mentoring teams. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in product management and design, a strong leadership background, and exceptional communication and analytical skills. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a remote-first philosophy.

Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years in product management and design, and 4-5 years in a senior leadership role, preferably within a software or tech environment, with a strong background in managing large-scale consumer mobile products and growing audiences
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Skills: Strong expertise in product strategy, UX/UI design principles, and agile and project management methodologies
• Leadership: Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams, scaling product and design teams, and coaching direct reports for professional development and advancement
• Communication: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and organizational levels
• Analytical: Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, utilizing a data-driven approach to product development and user experience
• Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of customer insights, competitive analysis, and market dynamics, with experience in successfully relaunching large consumer products through redesigns

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the organization’s product and design vision aligned with strategic goals, and establish and drive the product roadmap based on business objectives and user needs
• Lead and manage the product and design teams, overseeing the end-to-end product lifecycle and ensuring quality standards are met
• Partner with executives to align product initiatives with the revenue plan and execute against it, while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to optimize products for market success
• Engage with clients and partners to identify opportunities for new capabilities and products, and conduct market analysis to refine product strategy using trends and customer insights
• Work closely with engineering to prioritize features and optimize product offerings, ensuring alignment with customer needs
• Drive the go-to-market strategy for new product features and partnerships in collaboration with the marketing team
• Foster innovation by integrating user research and usability testing into the design process, leading UX/UI teams to uphold brand consistency and drive user-centered design
• Mentor product and design teams, promoting a collaborative, high-performance culture, and conduct regular one-on-one sessions to support team development and growth
• Represent the company at industry conferences and share insights on industry trends with executives to inform strategic decision-making

Benefits

• Remote-first philosophy, subject to each manager’s discretion depending on the needs of the role
• Flexible vacation
• Daily lunch credit when working in-office
• Fully stocked snacks and beverages
• 401(k) employer match
• Fully-paid medical premiums for employees
• Generous parental leave
• Wellness and gym reimbursement
• Family and pet expense reimbursement
• Education and coaching reimbursement program
• Option for mobile phone reimbursement or separate company phone
• Equity analysis to ensure fair pay
• Company bonus