Chief Product Officer

Camino Search; Dortmund; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology recruitment firm in Germany is seeking a Head of Product to own the product strategy and lead a talented team. Candidates should have proven experience in B2B SaaS, especially within PE-backed businesses, and must possess exceptional communication skills for stakeholder engagement. This role offers the opportunity to drive significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as a Head of Product / VP Product in a B2B SaaS environment.
• Strong understanding of product strategy and lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results under compressed timeframes.

Aufgaben

• Own and refine the product strategy and roadmap.
• Lead the product team on delivery plans.
• Engage directly with PE sponsors and board members.

Kenntnisse

Product strategy

Stakeholder communication

Agile delivery

Commercial acumen

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for an Head of Product will take full ownership of the product function, driving strategy, execution, and alignment across the business. This is a hands-on leadership role suited for a commercially-minded product executive with a track record in SaaS, deep experience working with PE stakeholders, and the ability to deliver clarity and momentum in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Product Leadership & Strategy

• Own and refine the product strategy and roadmap in alignment with commercial and operational goals.
• Establish and communicate clear product priorities based on customer needs, market trends, and business objectives.
• Partner with the executive team to ensure product is aligned with growth, customer success, and M&A strategies.

Execution & Delivery

• Lead the product team to execute effectively on delivery plans.
• Improve delivery processes, including agile best practices, backlog prioritization, and cross-functional alignment.
• Ensure timely release of high-quality features that drive customer and revenue impact.

Team & Structure

• Assess, coach, and support the existing product team; recommend and execute organizational changes where needed.
• Bridge product, engineering, sales, and marketing to ensure tight coordination and execution.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage directly with PE sponsors, board members, and key enterprise customers.
• Provide data-driven reporting on product performance, roadmap progress, and strategic initiatives.

Customer & Market Insight

• Champion a customer-centric approach; engage with customers directly to validate needs and iterate on product-market fit.
• Leverage market intelligence to ensure competitive positioning and differentiated value.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head of Product / VP Product in a B2B SaaS environment, ideally within a PE-backed business.
• Strong understanding of product strategy, lifecycle management, and agile delivery in a scale-up context.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results under compressed timeframes and during periods of organizational change.
• Exceptional stakeholder communication skills – comfortable with board-level reporting and executive engagement.
• Commercial acumen: comfortable working at the intersection of product, go-to-market, and financial outcomes.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and able to lead by example in a lean or evolving team.