Chief Product Officer - Remote

1 big thing: Axios HQ is an AI-powered software that helps organizations of all sizes plan, write, and send essential comms that boost trust, transparency, and alignment. Learn more about Axios HQ:

• $20M Series A co-led by Glade Brook and Greycroft
• No. 3 on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2024
• 2024 State of Essential Workplace Communications

Why it matters: Our Chief Product Officer will play an integral role on our executive team in driving the vision for Axios HQ as an AI-powered product that makes internal communications work for our customers.

Go deeper: In this role, you will make an impact to Axios HQ through the following responsibilities:

• Product Strategy and Vision: Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with the company's overall objectives and market trends.
• Leadership and Team Management: Reporting to the COO, you will lead and mentor the product, research and design teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Market Research and Analysis: Conduct market research to understand customer needs, identify market opportunities, and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Product Development and Execution: Oversee the end-to-end product development process, from ideation to launch, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions on time and within budget.
• Customer Focus: Champion a customer-centric approach to product development, gathering and analyzing customer feedback to drive continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, using this feedback to influence product development and enhancement. 
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering, design, sales, marketing, and customer success teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of product initiatives.
• Innovation and Differentiation: Drive innovation in product features, functionality, and user experience to differentiate Axios HQ in the competitive marketplace.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data and analytics to make informed decisions, track product performance metrics, and measure the success of product initiatives.

The details: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for Axios HQ’s mission and values — raise the bar, stay curious, be inclusive, always, and champion each other — and have the following skills/experience:

• 15+ years of experience in product management leadership, with a track record of success in SaaS companies, preferably in the internal communications or collaboration space.
• Early and growth stage B2B SaaS experience, scaling a company to past $50M ARR a big plus
• Experience building category creating products and expanding into product led growth (PGLG) is a plus
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate business goals into actionable product plans. 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of user experience (UX) design principles and methodologies
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and metrics-driven decision making.

Don’t forget: 

• Axios HQ believes in fair and equitable pay. Annual compensation for this role is in the range of $310,000-$340,000 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills.
• Health insurance (options include 100% paid for individuals, 75% for families)
• Fertility and family planning coverage
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid parental leave
• 401K, plus company match
• Tele-mental health services 
• Generous vacation policy, plus company holidays
• Monthly work-from-home stipend
• Company equity
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
• Annual learning and development stipend

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Axios HQ is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios HQ makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.