Head of Product / VP of Product

About Our Client:

Our Client is a fast-growing FinTech startup on a mission to simplify the complex world of payments. Their platform helps businesses take control of their payment stack while empowering consumers with real choice, security, and trust. Built with modern, secure architecture and a deep focus on innovation, they are poised to scale and are seeking a product leader ready to help build the future of payments. With strong momentum, growing demand, and ambitious plans, they now need a hands-on, visionary Head of Product to turn opportunity into outcomes.

Job Summary:

Our Client is seeking to hire a Head of Product / VP of Product who is a servant-leader, thrives in fast-paced environments, and isn’t afraid to get hands-on. This role is central to their product and client operations, overseeing ERP integration and providing cross-functional product leadership. The individual in this position will play a pivotal role in translating real business needs into scalable solutions, while also building and leading a team capable of delivering with speed and excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

Define & Drive Product Vision

• Set and own the product strategy, ensuring it aligns with client needs, market opportunities, and technical capabilities.
• Translate feedback into product priorities that balance speed, scale, and innovation.

Lead Cross-Functional Execution

• Partner with engineering, support, sales, and operations to deliver a world-class product experience.
• Act as the bridge between teams ensuring a seamless handoff from sales to onboarding to support.

Build Strategy & Technical Depth

• Bring technical fluency to product discussions: APIs, ERP integrations, payment workflows, and system architecture.
• Work closely with engineering to ensure feasibility and clarity in product delivery.

Own Key Metrics & Product Outcomes

• Define and track success metrics across onboarding, adoption, performance, and client satisfaction.
• Leverage these insights to refine and prioritize the roadmap.

Explore & Grow AI in the Product Stack

• Collaborate with the team to identify smart, meaningful ways AI can enhance client experiences whether through automation, predictive features, or internal tooling.
• You'll help evaluate where AI fits best, and work with technical teams to experiment responsibly.

Build & Lead a High-Performing Product Team

• Hire and mentor product managers and solution owners as the company scales.
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Lead by example - jumping in when needed, coaching with humility, and celebrating wins together.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading product in a B2B FinTech or payments environment, ideally in a startup or high-growth phase.
• Strong understanding of payment systems, money movement, and ERP integrations.
• Technical fluency - you’re not coding daily, but you can confidently engage in architectural and API conversations.
• Experience leading across functions - you’ve partnered with Sales, Support, and Engineering to launch client-facing products.
• Exposure to AI concepts, or a strong interest in learning how AI can drive better product outcomes.
• A track record of building teams, navigating ambiguity, and creating real customer impact.
• A servant-leadership approach - you’re hands-on and focused on enabling your team and company to win.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $175,000 base + equity options
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k)
• Real impact - You’ll shape our product strategy and help define how modern payments should work.
• Ownership & equity - This isn’t just a job; it’s a leadership seat at a company on the rise.
• Startup momentum - With recent funding and strong traction, we’re growing fast.
• Culture of builders - No bureaucracy here. Just smart people building great things, fast.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.