Vice President of Product, Vanilla Steel

• Entrepreneurial Drive: Entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to think creatively in a dynamic startup environment, recognize opportunities and change strategies as needed
• Experience: Proven track record in building world-class products in product-first companies before, ideally B2B Marketplaces as Product Manager. Additional experience as a Software Developer, Product Designer or CPO is a strong advantage
• Product Development: Experience in rapid prototyping, UI/UX design, backlog management, user story formulation, quality assurance and release planning
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams while fostering a culture of innovation, ownership and performance
• Ownership & Autonomy: Strong sense of ownership, autonomy, and a continuous learning mindset
• Communication: Excellent communication skills in English to make technical concepts understandable to non-technical stakeholders and foster collaboration between teams.Passion for Learning: Eagerness to stay updated with current research in technology and AI

Desirable

• Join our VC-backed company during this exciting phase of growth. As the VP of Product, you'll spearhead our data-centric approach to supercharge our trading activities through technology and innovation
• You will be responsible for co-developing the product vision and roadmap and owning the product pipeline to ensure we are always shipping and constantly delivering value to users
• Co-develop a data-centric product vision and roadmap in close coordination with our existing Founder team that aligns with business priorities and customer needs
• Build and lead a cross-functional team of Engineers, Data Scientists, Designers, and Product Managers to bring the product vision to life, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to maximize output
• Prioritize initiatives and features based on their potential impact on business goals, leveraging both qualitative and quantitative insights
• Embrace a "don't make the wheel again" mindset, comparing third-party integrations with own software development to enhance product functionality and to meet evolving needs
• Drive the development of rapid prototypes and MVPs in close collaboration with customers and customer-facing teams
• Own the product pipeline and maintain a high velocity of product development, based on a strong understanding of user needs, great product intuition and rigorous analytics
• Define and track key performance metrics, analyze product performance and user engagement to drive continuous improvement