Vice President of Product Management

, CA, United States

Ottimate (formerly Plate IQ) helps fast growing businesses automate accounts payables on their terms. We simplify everything from invoice management to payments for both recurring and one-off expenses with a cloud-first approach that enables remote work. Ottimate’s AP Automation and VendorPay Network helps businesses pay and get paid faster.

At Ottimate, passion generates excitement for what we do and how we do it. With passion at the heart of everything we do, we nurture ideas, inspire excellence, and find creative ways to eliminate obstacles for cultivating growth. The positive attitude with which we assist one another develops open, honest, and genuine connections. Above all, we celebrate and embrace our differences. We invest in each other because we win or lose as a team.

Our values are at the center of our company and culture. At Ottimate (formerly Plate IQ), we value: Growth, Customer Focus, Innovation, Accountability, and Communication.

The Role

As the VP of Product at Ottimate, you will be a key leader responsible for shaping Ottimate's product vision and driving the execution of strategic initiatives that fuel our growth and market leadership. In this role, you will oversee our global product organization (spanning product platform, vertical solutions, and product design), playing a pivotal role in defining Ottimate's product roadmap and spearheading initiatives to expand into new markets and verticals. This is a dynamic and influential senior leadership position that requires a blend of visionary thinking, technical expertise, and hands-on execution to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value to our customers.

What You'll Do

Strategic Product Leadership : Develop and execute a holistic product strategy aligned with Ottimate's business objectives and market opportunities. Define clear product roadmaps, prioritize feature development, and set go-to-market strategies to drive revenue growth and market expansion.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to ensure alignment and successful product launches. Champion a collaborative approach that fosters innovation, accelerates time-to-market, and maximizes customer satisfaction.

Product Innovation and Differentiatio n: Drive product innovation by leveraging market insights, customer feedback, and industry trends to continuously enhance Ottimate's product offerings. Identify opportunities for differentiation and competitive advantage through strategic product enhancements and new feature development.

Team Leadership and Development : Lead and mentor a diverse global product team (spanning platform, design, and verticals), fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. Provide guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to empower team members and drive high performance.

Technical Acumen and Execution Excellence : Partner closely with the Head of Engineering to align product development with technical capabilities and ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of our platform. Maintain a hands-on approach to product management, actively engaging in product design, feature prioritization, and execution.

Market Analysis and Customer Insights : Conduct in-depth market research, engage with industry stakeholders, and gather customer insights to inform product decisions and optimize product-market fit. Champion a customer-centric approach to product development, ensuring that Ottimate's solutions meet the evolving needs of our target audience.

Senior Leadership Team : Actively participate in senior leadership meetings, providing product insights, and contributing to overall company strategy and direction. Collaborate closely with executives from all areas of the business to ensure alignment and successful product launches.

What You'll Need

MBA qualification preferred, with a bachelor's degree in Business, Product Management, Engineering, or related field. MS/BS in Engineering or STEM is a huge plus.

10+ years of progressive experience in product management, with a proven track record of successfully leading and scaling product organizations within growth-stage SaaS companies. Deep product expertise spanning both strategic and technical product management, with a focus on driving innovation and delivering exceptional value to customers.

Extensive expertise in verticalized SaaS solutions, ideally within the fintech industry, with a deep understanding of customer needs and market dynamics.

Experience managing and mentoring large product teams (15+ members), fostering collaboration and innovation.

Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate business goals into actionable product strategies and execution plans.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Experience in AI-based product development and a mix of B2B and B2C product management is highly desirable.

Strong preference towards candidates located on the West Coast of the US

What We Value

At Ottimate (formerly Plate IQ), we value a growth mindset and seek high-performing, creative individuals who dig into problems and see the opportunities for success.

We value those who believe improvement is always possible. At Ottimate (formerly Plate IQ), everything is a work in progress – we see room for growth in all areas

We emphasize an environment of teaching and learning to equip employees with the tools needed to be successful in their function within the company

We strongly believe in the value of growing a diverse team and encourage people of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and sexual orientations to apply

What You'll Receive

We care deeply about making Ottimate an incredible place to work and invest a significant amount of time and energy into creating and maintaining a company culture that provides our team with a generous level of support whilst inspiring them to do their best work.

The specific benefits/perks we offer are continually evolving, but currently include:

Compensation: $200K - $250K

Work from home in an energetic remote-first environment that supports flexible working hours and understands work-life balance.

Competitive salary based on skills & experience.

Medical, Dental, Vision and other Company-Subsidized Benefits for you and your family.

Employer sponsored 401(k) with company match.

Paid Time Off (and the encouragement to use it).

Annual company retreats.

Promote from within philosophy.

Beyond the tangible benefits though:

You will be part of a growing team, at a pinnacle moment of scale for the business, and experience the excitement of working in a startup where each action makes a huge difference.

You will have the agency to solve difficult problems creatively, the freedom to explore work that inspires you, and infrastructure to ensure you're constantly challenged and developing.

You will work with sharp, passionate teammates solving some of the most unique challenges and positioning our product as a premier finance automation solution.

Our commitment to empowering a diverse and inclusive workforce, celebrating differences, and creating a safe space for our employees to bring their whole selves to work is second to none.

We are transforming entire industries using innovative technology including Artificial Intelligence, Payment Tech, and Neural Networks.

Our leaders lead with a people-first approach; inspiring excellence, nurturing ideas, and finding creative ways to eliminate obstacles for cultivating growth.

We truly love what we do and who we do it with - and we think you will too!

Ottimate is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or marital status. If you are excited about the role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. Nothing in this job posting should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

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