Vice President, Product Management

The Vice President of Product Management serves as a key executive responsible for the company's product strategy and product management framework. This role oversees the company's product portfolio planning, product innovation direction, commercialization execution, and product lifecycle management. As a member of the executive leadership team, this position coordinates product management, user insights, product planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure that the product strategy aligns seamlessly with the company's overall corporate strategy, thereby driving sustainable growth and market leadership.

Key Responsibilities

I. Product Strategy \& Portfolio Management

• Formulate the company's medium-to-long-term product strategy and development roadmap.

• Oversee product portfolio planning and prioritization management.

• Define target markets, product positioning, and value propositions.

• Optimize the product investment structure to ensure resources are focused on high-value areas.

• Assume accountability for product revenue, profitability, and market competitiveness.

II. Product Lifecycle \& Commercialization Management

• Coordinate the entire product lifecycle—from concept definition, requirements management, and R\&D collaboration to market launch and promotion.

• Lead the formulation and execution of Go-to-Market strategies for new products.

• Manage product pricing strategies and profitability models.

• Drive continuous product iteration and innovative upgrades.

III. User Insights \& Market Competitive Strategy

• Establish systematic mechanisms for user research and market analysis.

• Identify evolving customer needs and emerging industry trends.

• Develop differentiated competitive strategies and product innovation directions.

• Champion a data-driven approach to product decision-making.

IV. Cross-Functional Collaboration \& Resource Integration

• Collaborate closely with R\&D, Design, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success teams.

• Drive product prioritization and resource allocation within a matrix organizational structure.

• Coordinate progress tracking and risk management for major product initiatives.

• Serve as the product domain representative when reporting to the CEO or Board of Directors.

V. Product Performance \& Data Management

• Establish a comprehensive product KPI framework (covering revenue, profit, user growth, retention rates, etc.).

• Periodically evaluate product performance and Return on Investment (ROI).

• Leverage data analytics to optimize product strategies and resource allocation.

• Manage product budgets and cost controls.

VI. Organizational \& Talent Development

• Lead and mentor the product management team and Product Owners.

• Develop a competency model and career development framework for Product Managers.

• Build a high-performance product organization and a robust succession pipeline.

• Foster a customer-centric and innovation-driven product culture. VII. Risk and Compliance Management

Manage risks associated with product development and commercialization;

Ensure product compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements;

Safeguard intellectual property and technological assets;

Maintain brand image and long-term product competitiveness.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field;

MBA preferred.

Work Experience

15\+ years of experience in product management or a related field;

At least 15 years of experience in senior-level product management;

Proven experience successfully managing multiple product lines or a product portfolio;

Demonstrated track record of accountability for product P\&L or revenue growth.

Core Competencies

Product Strategy and Commercialization Mindset;

Product Portfolio and Investment Management;

User Insights and Data Analytics;

Cross-functional Leadership and Resource Integration;

Innovation and Executive-level Decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing platform-based or ecosystem-oriented products;

Background in digital transformation or product modernization;

Experience in international or multi-regional product management;

Experience reporting to a Board of Directors or CEO.