SVP, Product

Toptal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 230,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Toptal seeks an SVP of Product to define and execute an AI-native product strategy and portfolio roadmap. You will lead the product organization, oversee hiring and resourcing, and integrate acquisitions into the platform to scale the business.

The role requires deep AI discipline expertise and a proven record of delivering business outcomes at high-growth tech companies, guiding cross-functional teams to execution excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field; master's preferred.
• 15+ years of software product management experience, incl. 8 years leading product organizations.
• Deep hands-on AI discipline expertise with a track record at high-growth tech companies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Toptal's AI-native product strategy and portfolio roadmap.
• Lead the product organization, manage hiring and resourcing, and integrate acquisitions into the platform.

Skills

AI Product Strategy

Agentic Architectures

Product Management

Executive Leadership

Growth Marketing

Workforce Planning

Fine-tuning

Model Evaluation

SQL

Agile Methodologies

Marketplace Business Models

User Research

Data Analysis

Product Roadmap Development

Strategic Planning

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The SVP of Product will define and execute Toptal's AI-native product strategy and overall portfolio roadmap. This role involves leading the product organization, managing hiring and resourcing, and integrating acquisitions into the platform.

Requirements:

Requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field (master's preferred) and over 15 years of software product management experience, including 8 years leading product organizations. Candidates must have deep, hands-on expertise in modern AI disciplines and a proven track record of delivering business outcomes at high-growth tech companies.

Key Skills:

AI Product Strategy, Agentic Architectures, Product Management, Executive Leadership, Growth Marketing, Workforce Planning, Fine-tuning, Model Evaluation, SQL, Agile Methodologies, Marketplace Business Models, User Research, Data Analysis, Product Roadmap Development, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Collaboration