Job description
Meet Benevity
The world’s coolest companies (and their employees) use Benevity’s technology to take social action on the issues they care about. Through giving, volunteering, grantmaking, employee resource groups and micro-actions, we help most of the Fortune 100 brands build better cultures and use their power for good. We’re also one of the first B Corporations in Canada, meaning we’re as committed to purpose as we are to profits. We have people working all over the world, including Canada, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, the United States and more!
The Vice President of Product Management is responsible for leading a product management team and driving our vision, strategy, and roadmap execution. This individual assumes a General Manager mindset and drives cross-functional tasks across Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Operations and others to execute the product management lifecycle from Vision to EOL.The role involves leading with a business mind set, high-level decision-making, a systems thinking approach, team leadership, and close interaction with customers, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
What you’ll do:
- Act as a General Manager, owning the product management lifecycle from vision to end-of-life, driving cross-functional initiatives across Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Operations
- Define and evangelize the platform vision, strategy, and roadmap across time horizons, ensuring alignment with company objectives
- Build a robust fact base of market, customer, and competitor insights through research, customer discovery, and relationships with key stakeholders, championing the voice of the customer
- Drive global strategic product goals and initiatives, including AI-powered solutions that address critical customer challenges and accelerate business growth
- Ensure synchronization of customer discovery across teams, identifying macro-trends and commonalities in customer needs
- Build and lead a world-class product management organization by recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration
- Set operating priorities and allocate resources across platform initiatives and development projects (e.g., enhancements, product support)
- Partner with Engineering leadership to transform, harden, and scale product development processes
- Own platform monetization strategy, including business models, pricing, and business case development
- Champion the innovation agenda, identifying and developing new solutions to drive company growth
- Collaborate with executive leadership on buy/build/partner decisions
- Lead recurring business reviews with executive and cross-functional teams, providing clear, data-driven updates on platform progress and priorities
- Provide executive-level support for strategic sales and partnership opportunities
What you’ll bring:
Qualifications:
- Proven Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated success in developing and executing winning product strategies and roadmaps with measurable impact over a significant time horizon
- Cross-Functional Acumen: Deep understanding of how multi-functional teams collaborate to achieve market success
- Track Record of Delivery: Successfully scaled product management teams, processes, and platforms, launching high-quality products that meet customer needs and deliver on schedule.
- Software Expertise: Extensive experience in delivering and managing software platforms in high-growth environments
- P&L Ownership: Strong P&L management experience, with the ability to translate financial metrics into actionable operational plans
Personal Characteristics:
- High Integrity: A trusted leader who operates with transparency and professionalism
- Change Agent: Adept at identifying gaps, driving operational improvements, and mobilizing teams in high-paced environments
- Customer-Focused: Passionate about solving customer problems through innovative and data-driven approaches
- Executive Presence: Outstanding communicator and presenter with the ability to align and inspire diverse stakeholders
- Analytical Thinker: Leverages data and sound judgment to make logical, effective decisions quickly
- Team Builder: Dedicated to coaching and developing talent, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture
- Detail-Oriented Organizer: Strong organizational and project management skills, with a belief that attention to detail creates competitive advantage
- Hands-On Leader: Willing to roll up sleeves and contribute directly when needed
Preferred Profile/Experience:
- 15+ years of professional experience, including leadership roles within high-growth SaaS or technology environments
- 10+ years of product management experience, with a demonstrated ability to drive product strategy and execution across diverse teams and initiatives
- 5+ years in a VP role overseeing large-scale product portfolios and cross-functional teams
- Strong track record of P&L ownership, driving growth through innovative product strategies and operational excellence
- Extensive experience collaborating with go-to-market teams to align product vision with sales and customer success strategies
Discover your purpose at work
We’re not employees, we’re Benevity-ites. From all locations, backgrounds and walks of life, who deserve more …
Innovative work. Growth opportunities. Caring co-workers. And a chance to do work that fills us with a sense of purpose.
If the idea of working on tech that helps people do good in the world lights you up … If you want a career where you’re valued for who you are and challenged to see who you can become …
It’s time to join Benevity. We’re so excited to meet you.
Where we work
At Benevity, we embrace a flexible hybrid approach to where we work that empowers our people in a way that supports great work, strong relationships, and personal well-being. For those located near one of our offices, while there’s no set requirement for in-office time, we do value the moments when coming together in person helps us build connection and collaboration. Whether it’s for onboarding, project work, or a chance to align and bond as a team, we trust our people to make thoughtful decisions about when showing up in person matters most.
Join a company where DEIB isn’t a buzzword
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are part of Benevity’s DNA. You’ll see the impact of our massive investment in DEIB daily — from our well-supported employee resources groups to the exceptional diversity on our leadership and tech teams.
We know that diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and passions are what move our business and our people forward, so we’re committed to creating a culture of belonging with equal opportunities for everyone to shine.
That starts with a fair and accessible hiring process. If you want to feel seen, heard and celebrated, you belong at Benevity.
Candidates with disabilities who may require accommodations throughout the hiring or assessment process are encouraged to reach out to [email protected].
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