Jobs · Management · Michigan

Head of Product & Business Operations

Robert Half · Troy, MI · 5 days ago
On-siteManagementFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the long-term product and business strategy for the company’s core software platform, aligning market needs with growth objectives.
  • Own commercial performance by driving revenue expansion, improving profitability, and managing overall business results for the product line.
  • Direct cross-functional teams across product management, engineering, operations, and go-to-market functions to deliver scalable business outcomes.
  • Guide product roadmap decisions through customer insights, market analysis, and competitive positioning to strengthen the platform’s value in the market.
  • Oversee the development and evolution of cloud-based software capabilities to support performance, reliability, and future growth.
  • Establish pricing, packaging, and commercialization approaches that support recurring revenue and sustainable customer adoption.
  • Build strong relationships with customers, executives, and external stakeholders to represent the business and influence strategic decisions.
  • Develop organizational capabilities by mentoring leaders, shaping team structure, and fostering accountability across the software business.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
  • At least 7 years of progressive leadership experience within enterprise software, SaaS, or technology-driven organizations.
  • Demonstrated success owning both product direction and business performance, including revenue responsibility or P& L oversight.
  • Track record of bringing enterprise software solutions to market and scaling their commercial success.
  • Strong knowledge of SaaS operating models, subscription revenue structures, pricing strategy, and go-to-market planning.
  • Experience leading software development teams and working with cloud-based platforms or products.
  • Excellent communication, executive presence, and customer engagement skills.
  • Background in inventory management, asset management, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or operational technology environments is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

  • Strategic and commercially minded leadership experience.
  • Executive-level experience in product and business strategy.
  • Proven ability to drive revenue expansion and improve profitability.
  • Experience in scaling software businesses and managing cross-functional teams.
  • Strong understanding of SaaS operating models and subscription revenue structures.
  • Effective communication and customer engagement skills.
  • Experience in inventory management, asset management, or related fields.

Skills

  • Product management and strategy development.
  • Revenue generation and profitability improvement.
  • Team leadership and mentorship.
  • Market analysis and competitive positioning.
  • Cloud-based software development and management.
  • Pricing strategy and commercialization.
  • Customer relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Enterprise software solutions and SaaS industry expertise.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Free online training opportunities.
  • Access to top jobs and career advancement opportunities.
  • Company 401(k) plan eligibility.

Pay

TBD based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.

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