Head of Product

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[https://app.ashbyhq.com/api/images/user-content/aa49b1e1-7c30-48a6-95a0-274e978c150a/bafabedc-b0d7-483d-bafc-2ae905e365f9/image.png] Job Title: Head of Product Department: Product Employment Type: Full Time FLSA: Exempt Location: Houston WHO WE ARE Persona AI is developing and commercializing rugged, multi-purpose humanoid robots that perform real work. Persona AI founding team has a decades-long history in humanoid robotics, bionics, and product development delivering robust hardware that has touched the stars, worked miles below the surface of the ocean, and even roamed Disney Parks. Our mission is focused squarely on shipping beautiful, reliable products at massive scale, while building a customer-focused team to achieve these aims. WHY JOIN PERSONA AI? - We offer competitive compensation, a performance-based bonus, 99% employer covered medical benefits, early-stage equity, competitive PTO, and a company-wide paid winter break consisting of seven consecutive days off between Christmas and New Year's. - You’ll shape technology that’s redefining the possibilities of robotics and human interaction. - Work alongside passionate teammates who value creativity, and continuous learning. ABOUT THE ROLE Persona AI is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Product to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of our product roadmap. As Head of Product, you will own the entire product lifecycle—from conception through market success—and drive the company's growth by delivering innovative solutions that solve complex customer problems. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING PRODUCT STRATEGY & VISION - Develop and communicate a clear, compelling product vision and strategy aligned with company goals - Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer discovery to inform product direction - Define product roadmap and prioritize features based on business impact, customer needs, and technical feasibility - Establish product KPIs and metrics to track progress against strategic objectives PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP - Own the end-to-end product development process, from ideation to launch and beyond - Partner with engineering, design, and data teams to translate vision into shipped products - Lead cross-functional product initiatives and manage dependencies across teams - Conduct regular product reviews and iterate based on user feedback and performance data - Make data-driven decisions using analytics, user research, and qualitative feedback CUSTOMER & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT - Build deep understanding of customer needs, pain points, and workflows through direct engagement - Represent the voice of the customer internally and advocate for user-centric solutions - Communicate product strategy, roadmap, and progress to stakeholders, investors, and leadership - Gather and synthesize customer feedback from sales, support, and user research teams TEAM BUILDING & MANAGEMENT - Build and mentor a high-performing product team (PMs, researchers, designers as applicable) - Foster a culture of experimentation, data-driven decision-making, and customer obsession - Provide coaching and professional development opportunities for direct reports - Recruit top product talent to support team scaling BUSINESS IMPACT - Contribute to revenue growth through product innovation, pricing strategy, and market expansion - Identify new market opportunities and potential product adjacencies - Work closely with Sales and Marketing on positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategy - Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to stay ahead of competition WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR - 8+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead product role - Proven track record of shipping successful products and driving measurable business outcomes - Deep understanding of software product development, agile methodologies, and product lifecycle management - Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with ability to synthesize complex information - Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills with engineering, design, marketing, and sales - Customer empathy and UX sensibility with commitment to user-centered design - Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capabilities - Clear communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences - Experience in B2B SaaS or technology-driven products (preferred) - Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related field (or equivalent experience) BONUS SKILLS - Experience with AI/ML product management or AI-driven platforms - Background in startup environments or early-stage product scaling - Familiarity with generative AI, large language models, or related technologies - Experience with pricing strategy and product monetization - MBA or advanced degree in relevant field - Experience in international or multi-market expansion - Strong executive presence and ability to lead at the C Persona AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.