Vice President of Product

Summary

Join Exactera as their Vice President of Product, leading product strategy, vision, and execution. This crucial leadership role demands a blend of SaaS expertise and understanding of tax and compliance technology. You will define the product roadmap, design engineering processes, enhance market differentiation, and ensure exceptional customer value. The position requires 10+ years of product management experience, including 5+ years in senior SaaS leadership roles, and a deep understanding of Agile frameworks. A Bachelor's degree is required, with an MBA preferred. Exactera offers a remote-first work environment, competitive compensation ($250,000-$270,000 annually), and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• 10+ years of product management experience, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles in a SaaS environment
• Proven experience in tax technology, fintech, regulatory compliance, or enterprise B2B platforms
• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks, product discovery techniques, and data-driven decision-making
• Exceptional strategic thinking, execution discipline, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong grasp of user experience design, systems thinking, and enterprise software lifecycle
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the multi-year product vision aligned with business strategy, customer needs, and evolving tax technology trends
• Identify key market opportunities, shape product differentiation strategies, and validate product-market fit
• Evangelize the product vision across internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, customers, and partners
• Design, implement, and l ead the full product-engineering lifecycle, from discovery and requirements through design, development, launch, support, and post-release optimization, in concert with the VP of Engineering
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure high-quality, timely, and scalable product delivery using Agile methodologies
• Oversee user experience strategy to ensure products are intuitive, compliant, and performance-optimized
• Drive a deep understanding of both internal and external customer problems and translate them into compelling solutions through continuous discovery
• Engage with enterprise clients and strategic accounts to validate priorities and co-develop innovative capabilities
• Monitor customer feedback loops, adoption data, and support insights to iterate and refine the product
• Build, lead, and mentor a world-class product team, fostering a high-performance, ownership-driven culture
• Create and maintain scalable product processes, documentation, and governance structures
• Develop clear objectives, KPIs, and career paths for the product team
• Ensure alignment between the Product Engineering Organization and the Executive team, inclusive of prioritization of the product roadmap and awareness of product engineering initiative status and product engineering team successes/challenges
• Work closely with Engineering, Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, and Finance to ensure product alignment across all go-to-market and operational functions
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales Enablement on product positioning, messaging, pricing, and launch planning
• Partner with Legal and Compliance to ensure product features meet evolving regulatory standards
• Strong understanding of the B2B Service Provider market as it pertains to tax technology
• Stay informed of competitive dynamics, emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and customer behavior in the tax tech space
• Represent the company in industry forums, customer events, and media as a thought leader in tax and compliance automation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with global tax compliance, indirect tax, corporate tax, or related domains
• Background in scaling SaaS products through hyper-growth stages
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), APIs, and data security requirements
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and leadership presence

Benefits

• A collaborative team culture with opportunities for career development
• Ample opportunities to be recognized, build valuable skills, and grow your career
• Generous vacation policy, including paid parental leave and Summer Fridays
• Comprehensive health plans with FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance coverage
• Supplemental benefits like a dependent care savings plan, pet insurance, will preparation, and an employee assistance program