Head of Product

Summary

Join Guidewheel as Head of Product and lead the product strategy and execution, mentoring a growing team of product managers, designers, UX specialists, and QA. This player-coach role requires hands-on contributions to high-priority projects while overseeing the roadmap and team development. You will collaborate closely with engineering, design, customer success, and leadership to ensure exceptional customer value and industry leadership. The position demands strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Guidewheel offers a competitive salary, equity, comprehensive health benefits, flexible hours, remote work options, and the chance to shape a growing product team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of experience in product management, with 2+ years in a leadership role, ideally at a high-growth SaaS startup
• Proven track record of managing and scaling product teams while staying hands-on with high-priority initiatives
• Demonstrated success in owning and launching innovative, data-driven products
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering exceptional user experiences
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and influence diverse teams

Responsibilities

• Own the product vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with Guidewheel’s mission, strategy, and customer needs
• Balance short-term deliverables with long-term strategic goals, prioritizing effectively to maximize impact
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement, leveraging industry trends, customer feedback, and emerging technologies
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 6, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and customer-obsessed culture
• Provide guidance and coaching on best practices for product discovery, delivery, and stakeholder collaboration
• Set clear goals and expectations for the team, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
• Lead by example, driving key projects and initiatives as a hands-on contributor
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute detailed product requirements and launch plans
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, balancing business objectives with technical feasibility and customer needs
• Serve as the voice of the product team, communicating roadmap priorities, trade-offs, and progress to leadership and key stakeholders
• Build strong partnerships with engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success to ensure seamless product execution and adoption
• Represent Guidewheel externally, engaging with customers, partners, and the broader market to champion our mission

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AI, manufacturing technology, or other complex, technical product domains is highly desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• A chance to shape and grow Guidewheel’s product team and strategy from the ground up
• Opportunity to work with a talented, mission-driven team passionate about manufacturing and sustainability