VP Product

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TITLE: VP PRODUCT - BASE OPERATIONS Location: Remote ABOUT BASE OPERATIONS Base Operations is a high-growth threat intelligence platform that decodes the world's threat landscape into actionable security insights to protect people, assets, and operations around the world. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and the U.S. Department of Defense, Base Operations empowers security teams to better assess threats, manage risk across their footprint, and make data-driven decisions using granular, street-level intelligence at global scale. Backed by top-tier investors and built by startup founders, technologists, and national security experts, Base Operations combines cutting-edge AI, geospatial analytics, and BaseEngine, our proprietary global threat model. We deliver the clarity decision-makers need in an increasingly complex security environment. Guided by a mission to transform reactive security into proactive intelligence, Base Operations is redefining how organizations anticipate and respond to emerging threats. POSITION OVERVIEW We're seeking a VP Product to lead our product strategy and execution during a pivotal growth phase. This role requires a seasoned product leader who can operate as both a strategic visionary and hands-on executor in our fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll be responsible for driving product innovation across our threat intelligence platform while building and scaling our product organization. This role reports directly to the CEO and is a member of the executive leadership team. The VP Product will initially manage a lean but growing product team and will be responsible for scaling the organization as the company grows. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES STRATEGIC PRODUCT LEADERSHIP - Define and execute comprehensive product strategy aligned with company vision and market opportunities - Own the product roadmap for our dual-use, AI-powered threat intelligence platform, balancing enterprise SaaS and DefenseTech requirements - Drive product-market fit initiatives across commercial and government sectors - Establish product metrics, KPIs, and success criteria that align with business objectives CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION - Partner closely with Engineering, Data Science, and AI/ML teams to deliver on our product roadmap - Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to understand enterprise customer needs and drive voice of the customer into product strategy and requirements - Interface with executive team and board on product performance, roadmap updates, and strategic initiatives - Collaborate with go-to-market focused members of the executive team to prepare competitive analysis and market positioning to maintain our differentiation in the threat intelligence space PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & EXECUTION - Oversee end-to-end product development lifecycle from ideation to launch - Drive innovation in our core platform areas: street-level threat analytics, AI-powered forecasting, risk scoring, and data visualization - Lead the development of new product lines and features focused on dual-use defense - Champion user experience and design thinking across all product initiatives TEAM BUILDING & LEADERSHIP - Build, mentor, and scale a lean but powerful product team including Product Managers, Product Designers, and QA - Establish product development processes, frameworks, and best practices for a high-growth environment across a dual use roadmap - Foster a culture of customer obsession, data-driven decision making, and rapid experimentation - Recruit top product talent and develop career growth paths for team members REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND - 10+ years of product management experience with 5+ years in senior product leadership roles - Deep experience in Enterprise SaaS with focus on geo-spatial, intelligence, or data analytics platforms - Proven track record in dual-use, DefenseTech, GovTech, intelligence, law enforcement, or serving government/defense customers - Experience scaling products from early growth stage through enterprise maturity - History of successful product launches and go-to-market execution in complex B2B environments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE - Experience in startups that have successfully scaled from Series A to growth stage - Background in intelligence, defense, or national security sectors - Previous experience with government contracting (SBIR, prime contracts, etc.) - Track record of building products that serve both commercial and government markets - Experience with international expansion and global customer requirements TECHNICAL SKILLS - Experience with modern data platforms, real-time analytics, and big data processing - Knowledge of natural language processing and automated data extraction technologies - Understanding of open source intelligence (OSINT) and threat intelligence collection methods - Familiarity with GIS technologies and geospatial analysis platforms LEADERSHIP QUALITIES - Experience as a player/coach in small, high-growth teams - Proven ability to operate effectively with limited resources and competing priorities - Strong communication skills with ability to present to C-level executives and government stakeholders - Cultural fit for a mission-driven organization focused on protecting people and assets globally Base Operations is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who are passionate about using technology to solve critical security challenges.