Chief Product Officer

Job description

### In a world of noise, we find the signal — the pulse of potential. We weave the strands of talent, vision, and purpose into organizations that endure. Blending intelligence with intuition, we honor the human art of connection at the heart of every great company. **About the Job** We are partnered with a global consumer brand on the search for its next **SVP of Product / Chief Product Officer**. This is a mission-critical executive role with broad enterprise impact, reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a core member of the executive leadership team. The company is at an inflection point—scaling globally, expanding its portfolio, and redefining how product strategy, innovation, and execution come together across hardware, software, and ecosystem experiences. This leader will be responsible for shaping the end-to-end product vision while ensuring disciplined execution, commercial relevance, and operational excellence at scale. **The Mandate** This organization is very clear about what it is—and is not—seeking. They are **not** looking for a purely conceptual product leader or someone focused only on long-range vision without accountability to delivery, margin, or market performance. They are seeking a **builder–operator**: a product executive who can set a clear product north star, translate strategy into shipped products, and align engineering, design, supply chain, marketing, and sales around a cohesive roadmap that drives growth and differentiation. **Key Responsibilities** - Own and lead global product strategy, vision, and roadmap across the full portfolio - Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle: discovery, development, launch, and iteration - Partner closely with engineering, design, operations, and marketing to ensure products are desirable, feasible, and commercially viable - Balance innovation with execution discipline, margin considerations, and time-to-market - Drive customer-obsessed product development grounded in insights, data, and real-world usage - Lead and scale a high-performing global product organization - Establish clear product management rigor, prioritization frameworks, and operating cadence - Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, executive team, and board on product and innovation **Ideal Profile** - Senior product leader with experience leading complex, global product portfolios - Proven track record shipping successful consumer products at scale - Deep understanding of product management, user-centered design, and engineering collaboration - Experience operating at the intersection of hardware, software, and ecosystem services strongly preferred - Commercially grounded: understands margin, cost structures, and go-to-market realities - Clear operator mindset with the ability to move seamlessly between strategy and execution - Strong people leader capable of building, mentoring, and inspiring world-class teams **Location & Work Model** - Southern California - Hybrid schedule: 2–3 days per week onsite **Compensation** - Base salary: $350,000 - $425,000 - Bonus: 50% **Interested?** This search is being conducted with a **high degree of discretion**. If this role aligns with your background—or you know a product leader you deeply respect who fits this profile—we welcome a confidential conversation. This search is being conducted with a high degree of discretion. Base Compensation Range $350,000—$425,000 USD **Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Statement** Signal and Strand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We—and our clients—do not discriminate in employment or contracting on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We comply fully with the provisions of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.