Vice President, Product

Summary

Join Lingraphica, a leading provider of AAC technology, as their Head of Product. This executive role requires strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and team leadership to align products with customer needs and business goals. You will lead product management, design, training, and support teams, driving the vision and strategy for AAC devices and applications. The position involves defining product roadmaps, prioritizing features, and delivering high-quality solutions. Mentoring and developing product managers is a key responsibility, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Collaboration with engineering to optimize product development processes is also crucial. The role requires market research, competitive analysis, and advocating for user-centric design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
• Proven track record of success leading a Product Management function and moving consumer software products from concept to launch
• Experience working in agile development environments with a strong understanding of agile methodologies and the Product Operating Model
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams
• Strategic thinker with the ability to prioritize and communicate the why behind decisions and priorities with various stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using data to drive product decisions and measure outcomes
• Strong understanding of the product operating model and continuous discovery practices in product development
• Passion for technology and innovation, with a focus on improving user experiences

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Product team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional development to ensure individual and team success
• Define and execute product strategies that align with the company’s strategic goals and mission
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, marketing, and other stakeholders across the Clinical and Consumer business units to define product requirements and set priorities
• Drive empowered product teams from ideation to launch, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products that meet users’ needs
• Partner with the Vice President of Technology to enhance product development processes, ensuring efficient collaboration, streamlined workflows, and timely delivery of high-quality products
• Monitor key performance metrics and leverage data-driven insights to iterate on product features, improving the user experience and delivering business value
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities for innovation, and differentiation in the AAC space
• Advocate for the voice of the customer, championing their needs and ensuring user-centric design principles are embedded throughout the product lifecycle
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AAC technologies is a plus
• Knowledge of UI/UX design principles and methodologies preferred

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (sick, personal, and vacation)
• Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Contribution
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits with FSA, HSA, & Dependent care options
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefits such as Short and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and AD & D insurance
• Stipends for health and wellness, home office setup and professional development
• Paid Family Leave
• Annual bonus program
• Annual merit increases
• Year-Round Flex Friday’s
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, home/pet/car insurance