Toptal
VP, Product
Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology, and we are looking for a VP of Product Management to lead and scale our product and platform. This is a fully remote position and resumes must be submitted in English.
Job Summary Our Product team builds and scales Toptal’s platform and products, working closely with Operations and Engineering teams to support the organization’s growth. The VP of Product will guide a team of Product Managers, champion a data‑focused product strategy, and drive the product management practice and culture.
Responsibilities
Own the overall strategy and roadmap for our technology and customer‑facing products.
Provide thought leadership, strategic insight, and clear communication (written and verbal) of product strategy and roadmap.
Track progress, assess risks, coordinate delivery, and communicate contingency and mitigation plans.
Guide the prioritization of initiatives as the team scales.
Lead and grow a team of Product Managers, helping them achieve their best work.
Help drive the Product Management practice and culture, both in how we work and the design of the organization.
Work cross‑functionally with other teams such as Executives, Operations, and Legal to align objectives, gather input, and communicate plans.
Accomplish objectives by supervising other Toptal team members within the function or subfunction.
Establish objectives, initiatives, and team structure; organize, assign, delegate, oversee, and monitor work.
Coach and mentor team members, provide feedback, conduct performance reviews, and implement improvement plans.
Apply system‑analyst techniques and procedures, consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or systems functional specifications.
Qualifications and Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Economics).
At least 10 years of proven software Product Management experience.
At least 3 years of experience leading other Product Managers.
Prior experience as a Software Engineer is a strong plus.
Knowledge of AI product development processes is a plus.
Comfortable working with SQL or spreadsheets to analyze data, and conducting research with internal and external users.
Ability to creatively craft solutions through data and a user‑centric approach.
Meticulous and high bar for quality in writing user stories, brainstorming technical approaches, and testing features before release.
Humble, willing to learn, and ready to do whatever is needed to help achieve goals.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Experience using agile development methodologies with globally distributed teams and ability to keep up in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to work in a rapidly growing company and handle a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and diverse contacts.
Must be a world‑class individual contributor; you will not be here just to tell other people what to do.
Essential Job Functions
Regularly and reliably attend scheduled virtual team meetings on camera.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Use all required digital collaboration tools.
Prioritize and self‑manage workflows and deadlines.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Product Management, Business Development, and Strategy/Planning
Industries Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Professional Services
US FLSA Classification: Full‑Time/Exempt Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. In the US, Toptal’s benefit offerings include participation in a 401(k) retirement plan; medical, dental, and vision health insurance plans; basic life insurance coverage and short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; access to flexible spending, dependent care, and health savings accounts; access to telehealth virtual doctors; an employee assistance program; and flexible paid time off.
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Job Summary Our Product team builds and scales Toptal’s platform and products, working closely with Operations and Engineering teams to support the organization’s growth. The VP of Product will guide a team of Product Managers, champion a data‑focused product strategy, and drive the product management practice and culture.
Responsibilities
Own the overall strategy and roadmap for our technology and customer‑facing products.
Provide thought leadership, strategic insight, and clear communication (written and verbal) of product strategy and roadmap.
Track progress, assess risks, coordinate delivery, and communicate contingency and mitigation plans.
Guide the prioritization of initiatives as the team scales.
Lead and grow a team of Product Managers, helping them achieve their best work.
Help drive the Product Management practice and culture, both in how we work and the design of the organization.
Work cross‑functionally with other teams such as Executives, Operations, and Legal to align objectives, gather input, and communicate plans.
Accomplish objectives by supervising other Toptal team members within the function or subfunction.
Establish objectives, initiatives, and team structure; organize, assign, delegate, oversee, and monitor work.
Coach and mentor team members, provide feedback, conduct performance reviews, and implement improvement plans.
Apply system‑analyst techniques and procedures, consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or systems functional specifications.
Qualifications and Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Economics).
At least 10 years of proven software Product Management experience.
At least 3 years of experience leading other Product Managers.
Prior experience as a Software Engineer is a strong plus.
Knowledge of AI product development processes is a plus.
Comfortable working with SQL or spreadsheets to analyze data, and conducting research with internal and external users.
Ability to creatively craft solutions through data and a user‑centric approach.
Meticulous and high bar for quality in writing user stories, brainstorming technical approaches, and testing features before release.
Humble, willing to learn, and ready to do whatever is needed to help achieve goals.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Experience using agile development methodologies with globally distributed teams and ability to keep up in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to work in a rapidly growing company and handle a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and diverse contacts.
Must be a world‑class individual contributor; you will not be here just to tell other people what to do.
Essential Job Functions
Regularly and reliably attend scheduled virtual team meetings on camera.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Use all required digital collaboration tools.
Prioritize and self‑manage workflows and deadlines.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Product Management, Business Development, and Strategy/Planning
Industries Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Professional Services
US FLSA Classification: Full‑Time/Exempt Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. In the US, Toptal’s benefit offerings include participation in a 401(k) retirement plan; medical, dental, and vision health insurance plans; basic life insurance coverage and short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; access to flexible spending, dependent care, and health savings accounts; access to telehealth virtual doctors; an employee assistance program; and flexible paid time off.
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