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Toptal

VP, Product

Toptal, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Our Product team builds and scales Toptal’s platform and products, working closely with our Operations and Engineering teams to support the organization’s growth. We embrace a data-focused approach to ensure each initiative on our product roadmap delivers a meaningful impact on our business and users. Our innovative technology platform enables us to deliver on-demand talent without losing a human touch.

Are you a customer‑centric Product Leader with a proven track record of taking ownership and delivering results in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment? We’re looking for a VP of Product Management to join our internal Product team to lead and scale our product and platform. We need someone to guide a team of Product Managers on building and improving internal and customer-facing products that will help our business continue to scale.

You’ll also join the Product Management Leadership team as a key decision‑maker in the creation and execution of the product strategy. You will work with the Engineering team and other Product Managers, as well as business and operations stakeholders, to support the organization’s growth.

This is a remote position. Resumes and communication must be submitted in English.

Responsibilities

Own the overall strategy and roadmap for our technology and customer‑facing products, enabling our Engineering teams to deliver effective solutions faster, and to improve the stability and performance of our systems.

Provide thought leadership, strategic insight, and clear communication (written and verbal) to your team and the rest of the organization on your product’s strategy and roadmap.

Track progress, assess risks, coordinate delivery, and actively communicate contingency and mitigation plans for the team.

Guide the prioritization of initiatives as the team scales.

Lead and grow a team of amazing Product Managers, helping them do the best work of their careers.

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 make sure their objectives are met, opinions are considered, and plans communicated.

Accomplish work objectives through leading and supervising other Toptal team members within the function or subfunction (or on the Product team).

Establish objectives and initiatives for the team, recommend the team’s structure and jobs, and organize, assign, delegate, oversee, and monitor work.

Coach and mentor team members, provide feedback, conduct performance reviews, and implement performance improvement plans, if needed.

Apply system‑analyst techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or systems functional specifications.

Qualifications and Job Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably 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 working 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, as well as conducting research with internal and external users.

Ability to creatively craft solutions through data and a user‑centric approach.

Be meticulous and have a high bar for quality when writing user stories, brainstorming technical approaches, and testing a feature before it is released.

Be humble, willing to learn, and do whatever is needed to help us accomplish our goals.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Experience using agile development methodologies with globally distributed teams and the ability to keep up with a fast-paced and global company.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, rapidly growing company and handle a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a diverse array of contacts.

You must be a world‑class individual contributor to thrive at Toptal. 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.

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.

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

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