AbsenceSoft · 4 months ago
Chief Product Officer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$275K/yr - $315K/yr
15+ years expAbsenceSoft LLC is dedicated to enhancing the leave and accommodations experience through innovative technology solutions. The Chief Product Officer (CPO) will lead the product vision and strategy, overseeing product management and ensuring alignment with business objectives while fostering a culture of innovation and customer-centric design.
Information TechnologyManagement Information SystemsSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Define and execute the overall product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AbsenceSoft’s solutions portfolio
Oversee the full lifecycle of product management, including ideation, requirements gathering, development, launch, and post-launch optimization
Lead, mentor, and develop the product organization, ensuring strong leadership pipelines and cross-functional collaboration
Partner with the CEO, CFO, CTO, CRO, and other executives to align product direction with overall corporate strategy
Anticipate and analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer feedback to inform product innovation and differentiation
Drive adoption of scalable, agile, and innovative practices within product development and delivery processes
Establish clear product success metrics and ensure measurement of ROI, adoption, and client satisfaction
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to ensure successful go-to-market execution and customer experience
Champion the voice of the customer across all product development and innovation initiatives
Ensure product design aligns with regulatory, security, and accessibility standards applicable to global markets
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and experimentation within the product organization
Serve as an executive ambassador for AbsenceSoft’s product vision with clients, partners, analysts, and industry leaders
Participate in a highly compliant environment while assisting to maintain company controls and security within your job role
Assist in maintaining applicable organizational security and compliance controls within your department, role, and subordinate’s roles
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
15+ years of progressive product management experience, including 7+ years in senior executive leadership roles
Demonstrated success leading product strategy and execution in a SaaS or enterprise software company
Experience managing and scaling global product teams
Strategic leadership with the ability to shape long-term vision and execution plans
Deep knowledge of product management principles, practices, and lifecycle frameworks
Strong financial acumen and ability to measure ROI, adoption, and profitability
Expertise in scaling SaaS platforms in global markets
Strong executive presence and communication skills for board-level and client interactions
Proven ability to build, lead, and mentor high-performing product teams
Knowledge of and ability to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and concepts
Ability to translate customer insights and market trends into actionable product strategies
Strong negotiation and influencing skills across all organizational levels
Advanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within product development
Strong collaboration and partnership skills across cross-functional teams
High adaptability to changing markets, technologies, and organizational priorities
Strong data-driven mindset with proficiency in analytics and business intelligence tools
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands
Preferred
Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related discipline
Prior experience in HR technology, benefits administration, or compliance-driven industries
Track record of leading product innovation in AI-enabled software solutions
Benefits
Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401k and 401k match after your first year with AbsenceSoft
Industry training and CLMS Certification
Opportunities for additional industry and technology certifications
Continuing education
Company
AbsenceSoft
AbsenceSoft provides leave and accommodation management SaaS solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Norwest
2024-09-17Acquired
2021-07-07Private Equity
Leadership Team
Kelly Wells
Chief Customer Officer
Seth Turner
Founder and Senior Advisor
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