At Bitly, we believe in the power of the link or scan - to start a conversation, build a relationship or grow a business. Our mission is to turn every interaction into a catalyst for connections. It's what motivates us to help people share, promote and engage everywhere on the Internet. We do this by being relentlessly product-focused, fostering the free-flowing exchange of ideas, and inspiring people around the world to dream up new ways of using Bitly.
The Role
As the Vice President of Product at Bitly, you will lead the product team in all aspects of product development and management. From conceptualization through planning, development, testing, and market launch, you will be responsible for ensuring the success of our products. Reporting directly to the Chief Product & Technology Officer, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, enhancing user engagement, and maximizing revenue growth. You will lead a team of product directors and product managers and collaborate cross-functionally to drive key business outcomes and revenue goals. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about product innovation and ready to shape the direction of our products across all stages of the customer lifecycle.
What You'll Do
Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy that aligns with the company's vision and objectives
Interpret & translate data analytics and user insights to set & track key performance metrics, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize for business goals. This includes forecasting key performance indicators and aligning with Bitly's operational plan
Provide leadership to help teams define and prioritize the product roadmap based on market research, user feedback, and business goals
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including go-to-market & other engineering, product, and design teams to align product strategy with overall business objectives
Champion user-centric design principles and best practices to deliver an intuitive and engaging content experience for our users
Lead the development of new products from ideation to launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements, prioritize features, and drive execution
Identify and evaluate strategic partnerships and integrations that enhance the value proposition of our content platform and expand our reach
Develop strategies to improve customer retention and satisfaction, including gathering feedback, addressing customer needs, and enhancing product usability
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities and maintain Bitly's competitive edge
Lead teams to execute against a strategy to operationalize the self-service user journey
Who You Are
7-10 years experience in a combination of product & product leadership roles, working for a product led SaaS company
Strong leadership and team-building skills and experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious goals
Experience with agile development methodologies and product management tools
Startup to scale up stage experience preferred
Demonstrated track record of developing product strategies and owning key business outcomes
Deep knowledge of data analysis, user segmentation, and experimentation methodologies
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing and highly engaged teams
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and inspire stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Understanding of product led SaaS businesses and strategy; experience with mergers and acquisitions preferred
Breadth of skills, with the ability to move between strategic planning and ideation, as well as hands-on execution
Makes high-stakes, difficult decisions that align with organizational values and ethics
US Employee Benefits
Competitive Salary + Stock Options
Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance (all LGBT friendly)
401k with up to 4% employer match
One Medical membership: Doctors you can text, call or email 24/7 and receive access to expert insurance guidance
Meaningful opportunity for community building through our Employee Resource Groups
Access to care for everything from mental health, reproductive health, family planning, pediatrics with Maven.
Access to mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counseling services through Lyra.
Unlimited PTO Policy, including Mental Health days and 2 annual "Recharge" weeks
Wellness reimbursement program
Partial cell phone and WiFi service reimbursement
Voluntary LegalShield for legal services and IDShield for identity theft protection
Unlimited vacation, personal time, and flexible work from home policies
Full support for remote work, including a $500 home office stipend
Generous parental leave policies; maternity and parental leave for growing families
Budget for professional development opportunities, including courses and conference attendance
Company sponsored volunteering opportunities
Closing
US applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Must live in or be willing to relocate to one of the following states to be eligible for hire: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington ***
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. (https://bitly.is/CPRACandidates)
This position is salaried and classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which means the you are eligible for overtime pay for hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek.
The annual cash compensation range for this position is below. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed.
Pay Range
$299,000—$448,000 USD
Our Values
Be a Catalyst. As an innovative technology company, we build our products to be a catalyst for connection and encourage our team to be catalysts for meaningful impact both at work and in the world
Take Ownership. In our highly collaborative culture, Individual accountability is critical. We depend on each other to solve our customers' most challenging problems and celebrate the wins together
Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Our product connects people of all backgrounds and abilities. And our company is built on the belief that our differences make us better and that everyone deserves the opportunity in which to thrive
Show Integrity. We don't cut corners. We don't look for the easy way out. We approach every day with a shared mindset - let's do the right thing, even if it's the harder thing
Have Fun. Whether your time is here is as short as a Bitly link or as long as the links your grandma sends you, we want your experience at Bitly to be fun and memorable. We hope the connections you make here last a lifetime
In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on "protected categories," Bitly also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Bitly.
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