Vice President of Product Management

Summary

Join Benevity, a B Corporation using technology to empower social action. As Vice President of Product Management, you will lead a team, drive the Finance Platform's vision and strategy, and manage day-to-day operations. This role demands a General Manager mindset, cross-functional collaboration, and high-level decision-making. You will build a world-class product management organization, own platform monetization, and champion innovation. The position requires proven strategic leadership, cross-functional acumen, and a track record of delivering successful software platforms. Benevity offers a purpose-driven work environment and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Proven Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated success in developing and executing winning product strategies and roadmaps with measurable impact over a significant time horizon
• Cross-Functional Acumen: Deep understanding of how multi-functional teams collaborate to achieve market success
• Track Record of Delivery: Successfully scaled product management teams, processes, and platforms, launching high-quality products that meet customer needs and deliver on schedule
• Software Expertise: Extensive experience in delivering and managing software platforms in high-growth environments
• P&L Ownership: Strong P&L management experience, with the ability to translate financial metrics into actionable operational plans
• High Integrity: A trusted leader who operates with transparency and professionalism
• Change Agent: Adept at identifying gaps, driving operational improvements, and mobilizing teams in high-paced environments
• Customer-Focused: Passionate about solving customer problems through innovative and data-driven approaches
• Executive Presence: Outstanding communicator and presenter with the ability to align and inspire diverse stakeholders
• Analytical Thinker: Leverages data and sound judgment to make logical, effective decisions quickly
• Team Builder: Dedicated to coaching and developing talent, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture
• Detail-Oriented Organizer: Strong organizational and project management skills, with a belief that attention to detail creates competitive advantage
• Hands-On Leader: Willing to roll up sleeves and contribute directly when needed

Responsibilities

• Act as a General Manager, owning the product management lifecycle from vision to end-of-life, driving cross-functional initiatives across Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Operations
• Define and evangelize the platform vision, strategy, and roadmap across time horizons, ensuring alignment with company objectives
• Build a robust fact base of market, customer, and competitor insights through research, customer discovery, and relationships with key stakeholders, championing the voice of the customer
• Drive global strategic product goals and initiatives, including AI-powered solutions that address critical customer challenges and accelerate business growth
• Ensure synchronization of customer discovery across teams, identifying macro-trends and commonalities in customer needs
• Build and lead a world-class product management organization by recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration
• Set operating priorities and allocate resources across platform initiatives and development projects (e.g., enhancements, product support)
• Partner with Engineering leadership to transform, harden, and scale product development processes
• Own platform monetization strategy, including business models, pricing, and business case development
• Champion the innovation agenda, identifying and developing new solutions to drive company growth
• Collaborate with executive leadership on buy/build/partner decisions
• Lead recurring business reviews with executive and cross-functional teams, providing clear, data-driven updates on platform progress and priorities
• Provide executive-level support for strategic sales and partnership opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience, including leadership roles within high-growth SaaS or technology environments
• 10+ years of product management experience, with a demonstrated ability to drive product strategy and execution across diverse teams and initiatives
• 5+ years in senior product leadership roles, such as VP or Senior Director, overseeing large-scale product portfolios and cross-functional teams
• Strong track record of P&L ownership, driving growth through innovative product strategies and operational excellence
• Extensive experience collaborating with go-to-market teams to align product vision with sales and customer success strategies
• Domain expertise in loan origination, financial technology, or a closely related field is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Innovative work
• Growth opportunities
• Caring co-workers
• A chance to do work that fills us with a sense of purpose
• For those who live within a reasonable commuting distance to an office, we can split our time working in the office and from home to optimize the opportunities of both, with the requirement that we spend at least 50% of the time in the office