[Remote] VP\/Head of Product Management

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MaxVal Group, Inc. is a rapidly growing tech company looking for a VP/Head of Product Management to lead their product management functions. The role involves collaborating with executives to drive product strategy, manage product roadmaps, and oversee automation efforts across services. Responsibilities Recruit (as needed), mentor and lead a team of product managers, UI/UX engineers, scrum masters, documentation specialists, and project management resources Develop & execute Product Strategy globally, aligning with the company's overall vision and business strategy and sales execution plans Create and manage short-term (6 months) and long-term (6-24 months) product roadmaps, aligning with product strategy & business goals Develop and manage services automation roadmap and execution, leading their adoption into product roadmap as features and functionalities as appropriate Analyze customer feedback, uncover market trends and prioritize roadmap execution plans based on them Oversee and manage product release cycles, within +/-15 days of committed timelines Define clear quality acceptance criteria and ensure thorough quality assurance processes on all releases and patch updates Lead the development of product documentation, including internal resources, client-facing materials, and sandbox environments Facilitate regular communication with stakeholders such as Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Pre-Sales, and Professional Services to ensure that product value propositions are well understood, articulated correctly and positioned well in the marketplace, ensuring long-term success of the products and related customer experience Lead the Customer Advisory Board and User Forums, fostering strong customer relationships and gathering valuable insights Be the primary evangelist and champion for MaxVal products internally and externally, including in customer interactions Skills Strong knowledge of product management principles, processes, SDLC methodologies and go-to-market dependencies Analytical mindset and data driven decision making Ability to drive and manage P&L Extreme customer focus and passion for developing products that stand-out Ability to leverage technologies for efficiency, agility and performance Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to program execution Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment Attention to detail and organizational skills Strong operational expertise across various functions Team management; experience in leading global, distributed, diverse organizations, serving a global customer base 15+ years in technology product management roles, with at least 5 years in leading a team of product managers and/or product marketing managers leadership, ideally in the IP industry Demonstrated success in developing and delivering against product roadmaps; end-to-end product development experience of brand-new products a plus Extensive experience in working with collaborating effectively to drive roadmap execution with engineering teams Extensive experience working with sales teams (account executives, solution consultants) Bachelor's degree in technology, business or marketing; advanced degrees highly preferred Proven track record of collaborating with software product teams, services teams, and customer support teams Benefits Remote Work Option for fully remote work, offering flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance. Health Coverage Medical, dental, and vision insurance to support your well-being. Retirement Savings 401(k) plan to help you plan for the future. Unlimited / Responsible Time Off Flexible time-off policy. Company Overview Since 2004, MaxVal has helped the world's most innovative organizations capitalize on their intellectual property by being different from the legacy IP solution providers. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Los Altos, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https//www.maxval.com. Company H1B Sponsorship MaxVal Group, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 3 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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