Head of Product (Director/VP) - VC Backed Startups

Company: SignalFire
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

Join SignalFire's Talent Network for Head of Product (Director/VP) Roles at VC-Backed StartupsAt SignalFire, we partner with top early-stage startups that are shaping the future of technology. Our spans 200+ innovative companies across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS.We're looking to connect with exceptional Heads of Product (Director/VP-level leaders) who are excited about owning product vision, scaling product teams, and driving strategy at high-growth startups. By joining SignalFire's Talent Network, your profile will be shared with our portfolio companies, giving you visibility into exclusive early-stage opportunities that may not be publicly listed. This is not an application for a specific job. Instead, this is a way to get on the radar of VC-backed startups that are actively hiring senior product leaders. If a company is interested in your background, they may reach out directly.Who Should Join?We're looking for product leaders who are:
Passionate about driving product strategy and execution for category-defining products
Experienced in scaling product organizations, setting vision, and managing roadmaps
Excited to collaborate with executives, engineering, and go-to-market teams to build world-class productsTypical Roles & Responsibilities

• Own and define product vision, strategy, and roadmap to drive business impact
• Build and scale high-performing product teams, hiring and mentoring top product talent
• Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, design, marketing, and sales
• Oversee feature prioritization, execution, and product development lifecycles
• Develop data-driven decision-making frameworks, using analytics and user research to optimize product success
• Own go-to-market strategy, working with sales and marketing to ensure strong product adoption
• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities, competitive positioning, and growth strategies
• Ensure best-in-class user experience, customer feedback loops, and rapid iteration cycles
• Collaborate with founders and executive teams to align product direction with company objectivesCommon QualificationsWhile each startup has its own hiring criteria, many Head of Product (Director/VP-level) roles in our network look for:
  • 8+ years of experience in product management, with 3+ years leading product teams
  • Proven ability to scale and manage product teams in high-growth environments
  • Strong track record of defining product vision and executing go-to-market strategies
  • Deep experience in B2B SaaS, AI, fintech, marketplaces, or developer tools
  • Strong understanding of UX/UI design principles, customer research, and product analytics
  • Ability to balance long-term strategic vision with rapid product execution
  • Hands-on experience with A/B testing, data analysis, and growth optimization
  • Experience working in venture-backed startups or fast-scaling technology companies Tools & Technologies You Might Work With:
    • Product Management & Analytics: Jira, Asana, Trello, Notion, Amplitude, Mixpanel, Google Analytics
    • Design & Prototyping: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Framer, InVision
    • Collaboration & Documentation: Slack, Notion, Confluence, Miro, Loom
    • Data & Experimentation: SQL, Looker, Tableau, A/B Testing PlatformsWhat Happens Next?
    • Submit your application to join SignalFire's Talent Ecosystem.
    • We review applications on an ongoing basis to identify strong candidates.
    • If there's a match, a SignalFire talent partner or a leader from one of our startups may reach out directly.
    • No match yet? We'll keep your profile on file for future product leadership roles in our portfolio.
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