Vice President, Product Partnerships and Ecosystem

Summary

Join Sprout Social as the Vice President of Product, Partnerships & Ecosystem! This key leadership role, reporting to the Chief Product Officer, involves shaping Sprout's partnership and ecosystem product strategy. You will collaborate with social network partners, align business objectives, and drive product innovation. Responsibilities include defining and executing product and partnership strategies, identifying key integrations, and leading cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in product management and partnerships within a high-growth SaaS environment, strong leadership skills, and exceptional communication abilities. Sprout offers a comprehensive benefits package, including insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 12+ years of proven success in product management, partnerships, or a related leadership role in a high-growth SaaS or tech environment
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence go-to-market teams and senior leadership through data-driven insights

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Sprout’s product and partnership ecosystem strategy, positioning Sprout as a leader in the social media management space
• Collaborate closely with key partners to align business goals and deepen product and go-to-market opportunities
• Identify and prioritize key integrations that enhance customer workflows, create competitive advantages, and drive product adoption and long-term engagement
• Create and execute on go-to-market strategies for new product offerings driven by partnerships, ensuring maximum customer impact and engagement
• Develop a long-term "north star" vision for the ecosystem by partnering with Product and Revenue leadership, and revise our API strategy to support that vision
• Lead a cross-functional team of Product Managers (PMs), accountable for API and integrations product delivery, and Directors of Partnerships to drive product innovation and establish new partnerships
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture, ensuring alignment between product, partnerships, sales, and marketing teams
• Stay ahead of industry trends and competitive developments, bringing insights into the development of our product and ecosystem strategy
• Take full ownership of the entire partnership lifecycle, from initial commercialization and strategic alignment through to seamless product delivery and execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a company with revenue greater than $1B
• Outstanding ability to act as a thought partner and strategic advisor to executive leaders
• Experience influencing cross-functional teams in a complex organization to drive growth
• Deep understanding of different product needs across markets and how cultural perspectives influence go-to-market plans

Benefits

• Insurance and benefit options that are built for both individuals and families
• Progressive policies to support work/life balance, like our flexible paid time off and parental leave program
• High-quality and well-maintained equipment—your computer will never prevent you from doing your best
• Wellness initiatives to ensure both health and mental well-being of our team
• Ongoing education and development opportunities via our Grow@Sprout program and employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Growing corporate social responsibility program that is driven by the involvement and passion of our team members
• Beautiful, convenient, and state-of-the-art offices in Chicago’s Loop and downtown Seattle, for those who prefer an office setting
• Whenever possible, Sprout wants to provide our team with the flexibility to work in the location that makes the most sense for them. Sprout maintains a remote workforce in many places in the United States. However, we are not set up in all states, so please look at the drop-down box in our application to see whether your state is listed. Few roles require an office setting. If your position requires a physical presence in a Sprout office, it will be evident in the job listing and your offer letter
• Employees (and their dependents) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance, and Modern Health (a wellness benefit)
• Employees are able to enroll in Sprout’s company’s 401k plan, in which Sprout will match 50% of your contributions up to 6% with a maximum contribution
• Sprout offers “Flexible Paid Time Off” and ten paid holidays
• Every Sprout team member has an opportunity to receive restricted stock units (RSUs) under Sprout’s equity plan