VP of Product Management

Description

• Fosters seamless communication between Product, Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to effectively communicate product value.
• Anticipates factors that could influence strategies and market position, proactively guiding teams to adapt, innovate and pivot when necessary in response to new opportunities or emerging challenges.
• Leads and develops a high-performing team, promoting a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Delivers overarching thought leadership and strategic direction to leadership in Architecture, Interior Design, and Homeowner Experience, ensuring their individual team strategies unify into a cohesive product vision.
• Leads the development of compelling presentations to communicate strategic growth and product plans and provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Acts as the integrator of product creation, elevating the impact of experts across Architecture, Interior Design, and other teams to deliver products that delight customers
• Drives strategic decision-making by integrating customer insights, market intelligence, and product feedback across existing and new markets.
• Champions the voice of the customer and embed a customer-first mindset across all stages of product development.
• Guides the creation of product and technology roadmaps, ensuring they reflect innovation that drives step-change improvement in efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develops a comprehensive, long-term product strategy (3-10 years) for MN Custom Homes that aligns with the overall company strategy and business goals, incorporating consumer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape analysis.
• Acts as a strategic partner to the COO and leadership team, providing expert counsel, insightful analysis, and proactive recommendations on product direction and market opportunities.
• Facilitates effective communication and collaboration between departments. Establish clear expectations for transparency, timely feedback, and shared accountability.

Requirements

• Operates with a strong sense of accountability to sales, cost, and operational KPIs
• Deep understanding of consumer behavior, market trends, and how these can be translated to product features
• Must be able to work in office Monday – Friday, within core business hours of 8AM-5PM
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, building strong relationships.
• This position requires frequent use of a computer, including keyboard functions and visual acuity of 20 inches or fewer on a daily basis
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience leading and developing high-performance teams, with proven ability to lead functions not in your direct area of expertise.
• Ability to anticipate how decisions affect customers, partners, products, or other departments' operations and morale ("connect the dots").
• Demonstrated innovation and initiative, consistently seeking to improve products and processes.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess product readiness and make data-driven recommendations.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Demonstrates strong people leadership skills, providing career development planning, coaching, and training.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and execution with measurable outcomes.
• A passion for luxury homes, with an ability to empathize with the homeowner journey.
• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in product management with physical products; experience with architecture and design preferred.
• Up to 25% Travel
• Keen attention to detail in planning, organization, and execution, while maintaining a holistic view.

Benefits

• Complimentary snacks & beverages
• Critical illness insurance
• 100 % employer-paid long term disability insurance
• New iPhone for your personal and business use
• 100% covered employee premiums for medical and dental self-coverage
• 20 days of PTO & 9 holidays
• Company paid events
• Lifestyle reimbursement account
• 401(K) with generous company match, no vesting schedule, and access to professional financial advisors
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• Paid medical and family leave
• Free onsite parking

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance