VP, Product

Summary

Join Updater as a Product Executive to lead the evolution of its technology platform. Own the full product lifecycle, architect next-gen products integrating cutting-edge AI, and unlock new growth opportunities. This role requires driving product strategy, leading AI innovation, delivering measurable business value, and building a high-performing product team. You will also be responsible for execution excellence, stakeholder communication, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product management, AI-powered product development, and leading cross-functional teams. Updater offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in product management, with at least 10 years in leadership roles
• Proven success owning product strategy and execution in complex tech ecosystems, especially in platform or marketplace settings
• Deep experience building and scaling AI-powered products, with a strong understanding of Agentic Commerce and other AI technologies
• Experience leading and mentoring cross-functional teams across product, design, engineering, and analytics
• Track record of experimentation-driven product development, including A/B testing and hypothesis-driven iteration
• Strong technical acumen; able to engage deeply with engineering and technical leadership to shape technical strategy and execution
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present product vision, strategy, and results to a variety of audiences
• Empathetic, pragmatic, and collaborative leadership style
• Experience working with a remote-first team distributed in multiple timezones without a physical office

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Vision : Own the long-term product strategy in close partnership with the CEO and senior leadership. Define and execute a roadmap that transforms Updater into the definitive platform for AI purchasing experiences
• AI Innovation : Lead the evolution of our platform through Agentic AI and other emerging technologies, working closely with Data, Engineering and Go-to-market leaders
• Business Impact : Deliver measurable value to the business by driving revenue growth, customer acquisition and retention, operational efficiency, and market differentiation. Translate these business goals into a cohesive product strategy with clear success metrics, ensuring alignment across all functions and accountability to key outcomes
• Leadership & Team Management : Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing product organization. Foster a culture of experimentation, agility, and data-informed decision-making. Partner with engineering to build products that delight while managing technical maintenance
• Execution Excellence : Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation and discovery to delivery, optimization, and measurement. Anticipate emerging market trends, evolving customer pain points, and shifting competitive dynamics to shape disruptive, future-ready product strategies
• Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration : Clearly articulate product vision, strategy, and progress across technical and non-technical audiences. Provide transparent, data-driven updates on performance and roadmap execution, while championing how the product function advances Updater’s goals and mission

Preferred Qualifications

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Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 13 paid company holidays annually
• Updater Stock Options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Wellbeing Subsidy
• One Medical membership
• Virtual on-demand healthcare through Teladoc and Talkspace
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave