Chief Product Strategy & Portfolio Leader

Smarsh; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Smarsh in New York seeks a VP of Product Management to lead the product organization across multiple lines of business, translating strategy into executable, multi-year roadmaps and building a high-performing team of Product Managers and Product Owners.

Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, you will drive bookings, revenue, and market position, own strategic KPIs, evangelize the portfolio externally, and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Marketing, and Operations to deliver scalable SaaS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years' experience in a Product Management function or similar role.
• 7+ years in a leadership role, managing a team of Product Managers and/or Product Owners.
• Experience delivering features/capabilities (including AI features) for a SaaS product portfolio (>150M in revenue).
• “General manager mindset” with experience driving business growth in collaboration with other functions
• Experience managing the full life cycle of development from conception to launch, and overseeing all key milestones and deliverables of a product's life cycle
• Strong communication, technical documentation, and analysis skills
• Experience delivering mid-market or small business software products
• Strong requirements elicitation and proven writing skills, including the ability to write concisely and clearly for different audiences
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Lead, define, represent, and communicate product strategy to stakeholders, including executive leadership and the Board
• Own the product roadmap and translate corporate strategy into an executable, multi-year plan across all products and product lines
• Serve as the key evangelist for the product portfolio, participating in press activities, conferences, analyst briefings, and discussions with thought leaders and market analysts
• Own product lifecycle management from concept to launch across all products and lines of business
• Accountable for the operational stability, scalability, and business outcomes of the full product portfolio
• Own and report on strategic KPIs — pipeline, bookings, revenue, and product health — to the CPO and executive leadership
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Product Managers, Product Owners, and related personnel across multiple lines of business
• Own product planning and the assignment of tasks and deliverables across the product organization
• Assess product development sprints and enhancement opportunities; monitor sprints and evaluate results
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and metrics for the product portfolio
• Define pricing and competitive positioning for each product, using market research, cost data, and volume projections
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Sales, Engineering, Marketing, and Operations to deliver quality products and coordinate go-to-market execution
• Partner with Engineering and SaaS Operations leadership on delivery timelines, capacity, and technical trade-offs
• Own and manage relationships with key external partners — industry analysts, press, and technology partners — relevant to the product portfolio
• Represent Smarsh in partner, analyst, and customer forums to build market credibility and inform product strategy
• Accountable for enterprise-wide product strategy outcomes, including bookings, revenue impact, cost optimization, scalability, and innovation across the portfolio
• Own and report on strategic KPIs to executive leadership and the Board, ensuring transparency and measurable progress
• Drive innovative ideas, solutions, and products through leadership and decisive action, positioning Smarsh for long-term competitive advantage

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Technical documentation

Analysis

AI features experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related technical field

Job description

Smarsh in New York seeks a VP of Product Management to lead the product organization across multiple lines of business, translating strategy into executable, multi-year roadmaps and building a high-performing team of Product Managers and Product Owners.

Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, you will drive bookings, revenue, and market position, own strategic KPIs, evangelize the portfolio externally, and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Marketing, and Operations to deliver scalable SaaS