Head of Product

New York, NYHybridDirect Hire$200k - $280kJob Title: Head of Product Location: Jersey City, NJ - Hybrid (3 Days) *Must be located/authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship or transfer now or in the future. No C2C inquiries, please* This fast-growing, venture-backed company is modernizing the waste, recycling, and logistics industry through innovative technology—bringing greater efficiency, transparency, and cost savings to a large, traditionally fragmented industry. By combining proprietary data, purpose-built software, and a large vendor network, the platform enables businesses to better manage waste operations while improving sustainability outcomes.The Role This is a senior, player–coach leadership role responsible for both setting product strategy and staying hands-on in execution. You’ll oversee the product function while directly owning the core platform—driving discovery, prioritization, and delivery. You’ll partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to turn business objectives and customer insights into shipped product.What You’ll DoOwn product strategy and roadmap across both software and service layers Act as the hands-on Product Manager for the core platform, leading discovery through delivery Manage and mentor a small product team while building scalable processes Define product vision, success metrics, and prioritization frameworks Partner cross-functionally to align on product direction and execution Translate customer and operational needs into clear product requirements Drive user research, feedback loops, and data analysis to inform decisions Lead release planning and support go-to-market efforts Track product performance through KPIs and iterate accordingly Balance strategic leadership with hands-on product development Identify opportunities to improve both customer experience and operational efficiency What They’re Looking For7+ years in Product Management, including experience leading or mentoring others Track record of owning product strategy while remaining hands-on Strong experience building and scaling B2B SaaS products Deep familiarity with agile development and cross-functional collaboration Ability to operate in a player–coach capacity across strategy and execution Strong communication and stakeholder alignment skills Data-driven mindset with strong product intuition Comfort in fast-paced, ambiguous, high-growth environments Bonus: experience in logistics, marketplaces, or operationally complex industries Compensation: $200,000K - $270,000K. Flexibility with experience.

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