Director of Product Strategy and Operations - New Verticals | Housing
Leads identification, incubation, launch, and scaling of new products and business lines in housing and adjacent markets. The role requires 9–10+ years of strategy, consulting, product management, or related experience, strong analytical and cross-functional leadership skills, and proven zero-to-one execution.
About the job
Responsibilities
Product and Market Strategy
- Lead market research, feasibility analyses, and competitive assessments to identify and prioritize opportunities.
- Develop and own go-to-market strategies, including segmentation, positioning, pricing, and launch execution.
- Lead cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, Go-To-Market, and Customer Success for product launches and expansions.
- Monitor market trends, customer feedback, and competitive dynamics to iterate and optimize product strategies and offerings.
Strategic Project Leadership
- Develop and manage detailed project plans with timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and success metrics.
- Manage the New Verticals team and own accountability for outcomes and strategic objectives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with senior leadership, product managers, engineers, marketing, sales, and customer success teams to execute strategic initiatives.
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations based on analysis and market intelligence.
- Foster cross-functional communication and collaboration.
Requirements
- 9–10+ years of experience in product strategy, corporate strategy, consulting, product management, or similar roles in technology or high-growth startups.
- Proven track record launching and scaling new products or business lines with measurable results.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
- Autonomous, proactive, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in fast-paced environments.
- Strong execution focus and ability to deliver tangible outcomes.
- Willingness to work in person at the office 4–5 days per week.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $250,000–$300,000 USD/CAD.
- Equity in the company through stock options.
- Medical, dental, and vision premiums covered at 100%.
- Fully paid parental leave.
- Commuter benefits.
- 401(k) benefits.
- Monthly fitness stipend.
- Collaborative in-office environment with company-paid lunch.
- Company social events.
- Unlimited vacation and paid holidays.
- Relocation packages.
Skills
Product Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Product Management, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Go-to-Market Strategy, Market Segmentation, Product Positioning, Pricing Strategy, Project Management, Data Analysis, Customer Success, Sales, Product Launches
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