Head of Product/Chief Product Officer

Were a visionary, excitingsocial media/networkingand commerce start-up company seeking a Head of Product/Chief Product Officer to join the founding team.

Our early-stage startup isbuilding a social media and networking platform - our startups initial product launch -, and we also have both a unique dating project and a disruptive lifestyle + commerce platform in our eco-system pipeline. Were looking for a smart technologist who can lead our product development andthe scaling of a world-class product team. The social media and networking platform caters to a niche segment initially, and we havea unique vision for the platform, as well as for each of our other projects that distinguishes each from other entities in their respective spaces. Well share specificdetails about each project during candidate discussions.

As regards the position, the Head of Product/CPO role will evolve as the company scales, in particular, to include the breadth of a CPO role.However, there may be specialized leadership in Product-relevant areas, as appropriate, so that these areas will be within the CPOs purview although the CPO may not be directly responsible - including some items cited in the responsibilities below. Relatedly, certain aspects of the Head of Product role may be hewn according to the particular hires skill set and experience..

The role includes a remote/WFH option, and part-time is okay initially. In addition, we are open to input as regards Los Angeles Metro as the main location or not.As one of theearly members of the team, youll have an appropriatestake in the company, as well as a salary commensurate to the market rate. The startup is passionate, focused, youthful, and eager to build its presence quickly.

Compensation:

Equity, Market Competitive Salary (based on experience and qualifications), and Perks

Location:

Miami, Los Angeles Metro, and Remote/WFH

About the Position:

The Head of Product/CPOwill partner in the startups vision, help shape the trajectory of the companys efforts, provide the startups executive team with invaluable product guidance including ideation and features, and help lead the startups recruitment of an experienced and innovative Productteam. Although startup experience is a plus, it isnt required.

Responsibilities:

Develop the product vision and set, in collaboration with Strategy team, the strategic direction of the product, which aligns with customer needs, business growth,and overall technology strategy

Collaborate closely/work cross-functionally with Engineering, Marketing, andSales teams on the development, QA, and release of products

Pursue a deep understanding of user and customer needs through research and data analysis

Explore new technologies and features as well as complimentary products/platforms (including use of pilot programs)

Assess current competitor offerings, seeking opportunities for differentiation

Appraise new product ideas, and in collaboration with the Strategy team, strategize appropriate go-to-market plans

Analyze market data to develop sales strategies, as well as define product objectives for effective marketing communications

Develop, in collaboration with Strategy team, product positioning and messaging that differentiates the startup and products features across primary market segments

Define product requirements and roadmaps including such as time, cost, feasibility, and impact

Develop, in collaboration with Analytics, metricsand KPIs to measure the products and identify areas for improvement

Analyze consumer needs, current market trends, and potential partnerships

Drive the execution of all product lifecycle processes including product research, market research, competitive analysis, planning, positioning,roadmap development, requirements development, and product launch

Build, mentor, and manage a Product team including Product managers and UX designers, among others, and nurture a customer-driven product culture

Drive scalable processes and innovation in the product development cycle

Collaborate across teams to communicate product strategies with internal stakeholders and adjust priorities according to feedback

Translation ofproduct strategy into detailed requirements for prototype construction and final product development by engineering teams

Creation of product strategy documents, in collaboration with Strategy, that describe business cases, high-level use cases, technical requirements, revenue, and ROI

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree required, Masters is a plus

Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to work closely with various teams throughout the organization

Experience working at a social media/social networking services startupis a plus;

Proven experience in Product-related leadership and/or management roles (minimum 3+ years of experience)

Demonstrated success in working collaboratively on delivering world-class solutions

Have fun and love what you do!

Desired Skills:

Excellent (verbal and written) communication, negotiation, and organization skills

A highly proactive, problem-solving orientation with cannyanalytical and strategicabilities

Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment

Self-driven/highly motivated team builder who leads with a positive attitude

Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, among other business software

Strong time-management and project management skills

How To Apply:

If you have an interest in the Head of Product/CPOposition, please send an email that includes your resume/CV, your LinkedIn profile (if you have one), as well as any additional materials/links that you think would be helpful in evaluating your candidacy, to [email protected].

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree required, Masters is a plus

Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to work closely with various teams throughout the organization

Experience working at a social media/social networking services startupis a plus;

Proven experience in Product-related leadership and/or management roles (minimum 3+ years of experience)

Demonstrated success in working collaboratively on delivering world-class solutions

Have fun and love what you do!