PetPlace · 20 hours ago
Vice President, Product Marketplace - PetPlace
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years exp
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Andrew Farnum
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy that aligns with the company's goals and vision. Identify market opportunities, define product roadmaps, and prioritize features to ensure successful product launches.
Drives annual revenues, through prospect & lead generation and PetPlace members growth.
Lead, mentor, and inspire a cross-functional product team, (including product managers, designers, and potentially engineers). Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and beyond. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality products that meet customer requirements and business objectives.
Scope and prioritize activities based on business impact
Translate product strategy into detailed requirements
Focus on UX/UI by leading the design and user interface efforts
Ensure that product are intuitive and visually appealing and provide a seamless user journey, resulting in customer satisfaction
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, sales, marketing, and internal and external customers, to gather feedback, align on priorities, and drive product adoption.
Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to understand industry trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies. Use insights to inform product development and positioning of product initiatives.
Establishes key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track product performance, customer satisfaction, and market success.
Leverage data and insights to drive experience, innovation and identify product gaps with recommendations on approach to solving those product gaps.
Manage product budgets, pricing strategies, and ROI analysis to ensure financial success and sustainability
Ensure all products comply with relevant industry regulations and standards, particularly in the fintech and insurance sectors.
Qualification
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Required
Proven track record of successfully launching new products from concept to market.
Exceptional leadership and team management abilities. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to make data-driven decisions and perform market and competitive analysis.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively convey complex concepts to diverse audiences, including executive leadership and customers.
Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in insurance/pet services products distributed digitally.
Familiarity with UX/UI design principles
Strong understanding of the animal industry including veterinary practices, pet care and related sectors.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of product management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Strong background in launching new products, preferably within the fintech or insurance industries.
Strong understanding of the fintech or insurance industry.
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree is a plus
Experience with software products is essential
Benefits
Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
Company paid short-term and long-term disability
12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Retirement savings plan
Personal Paid Time Off
Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
Pet friendly office environment
Commuter Benefits
Group Pet Insurance
On the job training and skills development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
PetPlace
PetPlace, a subsidiary of IPH, is building a digital first pet e-commerce platform with the aim of connecting key market services such as adoption, lost pet and insurance to make pet care easy.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase
