Vice President, Product Strategy (Utility experience required)

About the role

The Vice President, Product Strategy will lead the development and execution of VertexOne’s product strategy for VXConnect, a digital customer engagement product. This role demands a visionary leader with a deep understanding of market trends, product management, and strategic planning. The VP will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of product initiatives that align with the company’s goals and objectives.

Essential Job Requirements

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the product strategy in alignment with the company’s overall business objectives.
• Product Development: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of product initiatives, ensuring they meet market needs and are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of product managers and strategists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities and threats, and inform product strategy.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for product initiatives.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the success of product strategies.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with product development and strategy, ensuring the stability and success of product initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of product strategy processes.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in product strategy, product management, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of market trends and product management principles.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and executing product strategies.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What VertexOne Has To Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
• 401K match
• Flexible PTO
• Employee recognition platform with monetary rewards
• 100% Remote work environment
• Initial work from home stipend
• Leverage of Leadership/Coaching training programs
• Free access to Bizlibrary for unlimited professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling sessions available
• Paid parental leave
• Employee bonus referral program
• Employee Discount Program

About VertexOne

VertexOne is the leading provider of cloud-based SaaS software solutions powering the next generation of customer experience for utilities, energy retailers, and energy transition providers. With over 30 years of experience and more than 350 customers in the cloud, we capitalize on our deep expertise to provide a wide range of innovative solutions for digital transformation, revenue optimization, and data-driven efficiency operations surrounding the customer. From Customer Information Systems (CIS) and Mobile Workforce Management (MWM) to Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Digital Customer Engagement and self-service portals, we empower our customers to deliver a compelling customer experience, reduce costs to serve, increase operational efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction.

Equal Opportunity Employer

VertexOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. VertexOne is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should ask to speak with a Human Resources representative to request accommodation.