Apply for Head of Product

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Head of Product to join our client’s Leadership Team. This role will be responsible for managing the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch while contributing to the broader product strategy and company goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SaaS product management, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to navigate a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role requires a strategic thinker who can see the big picture and contribute to the vision while also driving execution day to day.

This role sits within our client’s Leadership Team and is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to accelerate their growth, with ample opportunity to take on new responsibilities and challenges, and make a meaningful impact within a rapidly growing company.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Strategy:

• Craft and communicate a compelling product vision that aligns with our client’s strategic goals and long-term roadmap
• Contribute to the overall strategic vision of our client as a member of the Leadership Team
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify customer needs and new product opportunities
• Keep up-to-date on the broader digital marketing landscape, including MarTech, social media, and affiliate marketing, to ensure our client’s product continues to innovate with best-in-class features and benefits

AI & Platform Innovation:

• Partner with the Engineering team on AI-powered features, including experimentation, automation, and performance optimization
• Translate AI capabilities and concepts into clear customer value and product requirements
• Help define where and how AI should be applied across the platform to drive differentiation, scale, and measurable outcomes

Roadmap Management:

• Develop and maintain a clear and prioritized product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Communicate product priorities, trade-offs, and progress to leadership, across teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency
• Prioritize product features and requirements based on business and customer needs

Product Development:

• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure successful product development and launch
• Create detailed product specifications and user stories
• Oversee the development process, ensuring milestones are met and the product is delivered on time and within budget

Customer Engagement:

• Gather and analyze customer feedback to inform product decisions
• Conduct user testing and usability studies to refine product features
• Translate customer requirements and market insights into clear product specifications
• Act as the voice of the customer within the organization

Performance Monitoring:

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success
• Analyze product performance data to identify areas for improvement
• Make data-driven decisions to optimize product features and user experience

Leadership & Team Growth:

• Help build and scale the product and design function, including mentoring and supporting team members as the company grows
• Plan and set annual and quarterly goals for the product and design teams, ensuring clear priorities, ownership, and accountability against outcomes

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in product management or a related role in a SaaS company
• Experience working within MarTech, influencer marketing, or affiliate marketing preferred
• Familiarity with AI-powered products, data-driven features, or ML-enabled platforms
• Hands-on experience collaborating on AI-related development
• Proven experience managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
• Strong understanding of Agile and Lean methodologies
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with product management tools (e.g., JIRA)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in a startup is a plus

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About Affinity: 

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 12936