VP of Product Management

Finexio is the leader in AP Payments as a Service, the leading embedded payments approach for business-to-business payments. Finexio simplifies the way businesses process and receive B2B payments by integrating electronic payments and cash flow improvement solutions directly into accounts payable and procurement software.

Our vision is a world in which finance leaders only have to decide “what” to pay- Finexio’s software seamlessly handles the “how” and the “when”.

We are growing revenue over 100% per year and are a leading disruptor in the B2B Payments and Fintech industry. The company has raised over $65m in investment and is backed by investors JP Morgan, Discover, NBH Bank, Mendon Venture Partners, and Valley Bank. These investors believe in the mission and technology so much they are also customers and partners.

Summary

As the Vice President of Product Management, you will play a pivotal role in defining and executing our company's software roadmap. You will collaborate with a dynamic team and be directly responsible for Defining the What, Understanding the Why, and Prioritizing the When of Product roadmap, delivering quality and on time commercial results, and ensuring alignment with business objectives and related stakeholder priorities. This role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, a proven track record in product execution, and a deep background in product management prioritization methodology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Proven track record of at least 8-10 years in product management, product strategy, or related roles, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate market insights into actionable product strategies.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of product development processes, including SDLC, user-centered design, and lean startup principles.
• Experience in B2B environments, preferably in technology, software, or SaaS industries.
• Demonstrated success in driving product innovation, launching new products, and achieving revenue growth targets.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a passion for solving complex problems and delivering exceptional customer value.

Responsibilities:

• Bridge between Business P&L Owners and Product Development Team: Act as the primary liaison between business P&L owners and our product development team, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Assume ownership of the product suite: drive vision, strategy, and execution to steer our products towards market leadership, embodying the entrepreneurial spirit to innovate, solve challenges, and captivate our customer base
• Leadership Alignment and Support: Obtain leadership alignment and support on product management methodologies for managing and further developing internal and external-facing products, ensuring buy-in and commitment from key stakeholders.
• Define, Implement, and Manage the Product Management Process: Define, implement, and manage an approved product management process tied to a scoring methodology, ensuring consistency and efficiency in product development efforts, while providing transparency and visibility to internal stakeholders.
• Own Internal and External Product Roadmaps: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, , to define and manage internal and external product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
• Publish and Maintain Product Roadmaps: Publish and maintain visually appealing and easy-to-understand internal and external product roadmaps, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Customer Feedback Management: Develop a process for ingesting and understanding customer suggestions and requests, enabling internal stakeholders to effectively prioritize and address customer needs.
• Project Plan Methodology for Commercialization: Install project plan methodology for internal and external commercialization of product development initiatives, ensuring efficient execution and timely delivery.
• Presentation Materials for Leadership: Produce C-suite/board-ready presentation materials to educate on product strategy, value, and delivery milestones, effectively communicating the impact of product management initiatives.
• External Customer-Facing Materials: Develop external customer-facing materials communicating product strategy, plans, roadmap, and customer value, enhancing transparency and building customer trust.
• Business Case Development: Work with business P&L owners to develop and define business cases for product management and development initiatives, aligning investments with strategic objectives.
• Product Commercialization Execution: Own the execution of product commercialization efforts from a product management standpoint, including business case development, planning, and go-to-market strategy and execution.
• Trusted Business Partner: Serve as a trusted business partner to internal customers such as including account management, sales, and customer operations in supporting their product commercialization needs and fostering strong relationships.
• Market Analysis: Engage weekly with our customers, partners, and market participants to clearly understand present and future needs
• Performance Tracking and Optimization: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of product initiatives, and continuously monitor and optimize product performance.
• Product Management Leadership: Direct managed and indirectly managed resources to effectively delegate on product management and commercialization activities

Benefits

Why You’ll Love Working at Finexio:

• Culture: We are a humble, client-first team that is focused on collaborative data-driven success.
• Speed: We move fast, love new ideas and give you the opportunity to push your limits.
• Growth: We are expanding rapidly into new markets, launching new services and creating a world-class company

What We Offer:

• The chance to work in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• An environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make a real, measurable impact
• Employee Engagement – Quarterly virtual team building activities and monthly team lunches
• Competitive salary and stock options
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Unlimited Vacation Policy

Compensation: $150,000 to $175,000 plus equity