VP of Product Management
About the Role
We are hiring a VP of Product Management to lead our product organization through its next phase of growth. This leadership role reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for product strategy, team development, and evolving the operating model that supports both.
RetailNext has built a strong foundation in retail analytics with products trusted by major global retailers. The opportunity ahead is to extend that foundation by combining deep retail expertise, data, and emerging AI capabilities to deliver even greater customer value.
We’re looking for a product leader who combines strategic thinking with strong customer and product engagement, someone who can help the organization scale thoughtfully while partnering closely across Product, Engineering, Sales, and the executive team.
Reports to: CEO
Location: Europe, Remote
What You’ll Do
Product Vision & Strategy
Set and own the strategic product vision across our platform, including Traffic, Labs, and Asset Protection
Help shape how RetailNext evolves its product offering through AI-native and agentic capabilities that make customer insights more accessible and actionable
Maintain an informed view of the AI landscape and evaluate emerging capabilities for practical customer and business impact
Stay closely connected to the product experience and customer workflows to identify opportunities for improvement and growth
Product Culture & Ways of Working
Continue evolving how the product organization operates across prioritization, delivery cadence, cross-functional collaboration, and team structure
Encourage a culture of rapid iteration, experimentation, and continuous customer feedback
Partner closely with engineering leadership to refine how Product and Engineering work together as the business and platform evolve
Apply flexible and pragmatic approaches to product development based on the needs of the business and teams
Customer Engagement & Market Intelligence
Spend significant time with customers to understand their workflows, business priorities, and competitive environment
Participate directly in customer conversations, product demonstrations, and strategic evaluations
Strengthen competitive intelligence capabilities to support strategic product decisions
Translate customer and market insights into clear roadmap priorities and investment decisions
Team Building & Development
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing product organization grounded in customer-centric thinking
Define clear ownership areas and expectations for product managers
Support a collaborative team culture where customer engagement and cross-functional partnership are part of everyday work
Cross-Functional Partnership
Build strong partnerships with engineering teams through product depth, customer insight, and sound judgment
Collaborate closely with engineering leadership to align product direction, technical decisions, and delivery outcomes
Align with sales leadership on customer acquisition, retention, and market priorities
Work effectively across global teams and time zones, including engineering leaders based in Europe
What We’re Looking For
Required
Proven B2B product management experience at a senior level, with a track record of shaping product strategy and organizational effectiveness
Experience partnering with engineering leadership to evolve delivery practices with a strong learning and iteration mindset
A thoughtful point of view on how AI and agentic technologies are shaping B2B software, supported by practical experience
Experience building products for business users who are not deeply technical
Strong customer instincts and curiosity about how customers operate and make decisions
The ability to build influence and credibility across functions, particularly with engineering and executive stakeholders
Excellent communication skills — concise, direct, and effective with executives, customers, and technical teams alike
Willingness to travel regularly; this is essential to the role
Valued but Not Required
Previous executive team experience
Retail technology background
Entrepreneurial or startup experience
SaaS platform experience
Experience leading product through a significant platform or business model evolution
What We Offer
Executive-level role reporting directly to the CEO as part of the company’s senior leadership team
Ownership of the product organization, including team structure, operating model, and strategic direction
An opportunity to shape product strategy at the intersection of retail analytics and emerging AI capabilities
Monthly Recharge Day
Holiday Exchange Program
Best Self Benefit Program
Medical Insurance
Work from Anywhere up to 90 days