Chief Product Officer - Chennai, India - TrusTrace

Description

Weare seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief ProductOfficer (CPO) to lead our product vision strategyand execution as we enter our next phase of growth. We seek someonewith a proven track record in scaling B2B SaaS products drivingproduct innovation and leading highperforming teams. As a member ofthe executive team the CPO will play a critical role in shaping thecompanys strategic direction driving product excellence andensuring our products meet the evolving needs of ourcustomers.

WHAT YOU WILLDO:

TrusTrace is experiencingrapid growth and increasing complexity; the CPO will driveactivities that will have direct impact suchas

• StrategicLeadership: Refine and execute a comprehensiveproduct strategy that aligns with the companys vision businessgoals and market opportunities. Lead the product management team indefining product roadmaps setting priorities and deliveringhighimpact products.
• ProductVision and Innovation: Champion the product visionacross the organization and the market. Identify new productopportunities and innovations that can drive growth anddifferentiation. Stay ahead of industry trends and competitivedynamics to ensure our products remain relevant andcompetitive.
• ExecutionExcellence: Oversee the entire product lifecyclefrom concept to launch and beyond. Ensure products are delivered ontime within budget and meet quality standards. Foster a culture ofagility excellence and continuous improvement within the productteam. Implement formal prioritization methods like RICE (ReachImpact Confidence and Effort) MoSCoW Kano Model or alternative toprioritize product initiativeseffectively.
• CrossfunctionalCollaboration: Work closely with engineering salesmarketing customer success and finance teams to ensure productstrategies are integrated into company operations and objectives.Facilitate collaboration and alignment across departments toachieve product and businessgoals.
• CustomerAdvocacy: Inspire audiences on the solution drivingalignment behind our product vision. Serve as the voice of thecustomer within the organization. Gather and analyze customerinsights feedback and market research to inform product decisionsand enhancements. Ensure our products solve real customer problemsand deliver exceptionalvalue.
• Team Leadership andDevelopment: Build mentor and lead a highperformingproduct management team. Foster a culture of innovationaccountability and collaboration. Provide guidance careerdevelopment and performance management to teammembers.

WHO YOU MIGHTBE:

You should have relevantexperience strategic and operational skills leadership andcommunication abilities and a commitment to continuous learning anddevelopment.

• Educationand Experience
  • Bachelors orMasters in Business Engineering Computer Science or relatedfield.
  • 10 years of product managementexperience in the B2B SaaS industry with at least 5 years in asenior leadership role.
  • Proven track record ofscaling SaaS products and achieving significant marketgrowth.
• Softskills
  • Leadership:The ability to inspire motivate and guide the product team towardachieving the companys vision and goals. Ability to unify diverseteams foster a positive and productive work environment andnavigate the team throughchallenges.
  • StrategicThinking: The ability to envision the longtermfuture of the product analyzing market trends identifyingopportunities and making decisions that align with the companysoverall objectives. Strategic thinking helps plan and executeproduct roadmaps that drive growth andinnovation.
  • Communication:The ability to articulate ideas clearly understandably conveycomplex information and engage with various stakeholders includingthe product team executives customers andpartners.
  • CustomerFocus: A customercentric approach is vital for aCPO. This skill involves understanding customer needs preferencesand pain points. By prioritizing the customer experience a CPO canensure that the product delivers real value meets market demandsand enhances customersatisfaction.
  • AnalyticalSkills: Analytical skills to interpret data assessproduct performance and make informed decisions including but notlimited to analyzing market trends customer feedback andperformance metrics to identify areas for improvement andopportunities forgrowth.
  • Empathy:Understand and relate to customers and team members needs andchallenges.
  • Negotiation andPersuasion: The ability to negotiate and persuadewhen dealing with internal stakeholders partners and customers.Ability to align different interests secure resources and driveconsensus on productdecisions.
  • Resilience andEnthusiasm: Ability to navigate setbacks andchallenges. These qualities are essential for maintaining momentumand driving innovation even in the face ofobstacles.
  • Collaboration:Work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams includingengineering marketing sales and customer support. Fosters a unifiedapproach to product development and ensures that all aspects of theproduct strategy arealigned.

WHATDO WE OFFER:

The role offers anexcellent opportunity to drive change and break new grounds in riskmanagement compliance and sustainability through traceability anddata.

The excellent but usualstuff:

• Competitive compensationpackage including equity options.
• A hybrid workmodel.
• A centrally located office inStockholm orChennai.
• A dynamic multiculturalinclusive and supporting work environment where you canthrive.

More importantstuff

• An opportunity to be atrailblazer in a traceability.
• A role thatoffers significant impact visibility and leadershipopportunities.

Theideal candidate will be a strategic leader with a passion forproduct excellence and a track record of success in the SaaSindustry.

Interested candidates should submittheir resume cover letter and any relevant work samples orportfolios. Please highlight your experience scaling B2B SaaSproducts leading product teams and driving productinnovation.

ABOUTTRUSTRACE

TrusTrace started in2016 after the four founders were compelled to find a solutionagainst the polluting effects of intensive textile production onsoil and water sources in India. The company is now a globalventurebacked impact tech company headquartered in StockholmSweden. TrusTrace powers traceability programs for many of theworlds largest brands. We have over 130 global colleagues acrossSweden India the US France and Germany.

Some ofthe worlds leading fashion brands choose TrusTrace as theirtraceability and compliance data management platform to ensuretheir value chains are traceable responsible and fair. Bystandardizing how the largest brands in the world like adidas Coachand ASICS capture and digitalize their supply chain data andtraceability we empower our customers with the data to know proveand improve the impact of their value chains.

Ourteams work diligently to ensure our platform continually automatesand powers traceability for the worlds largest fashion and footwearbrands. Our customers can get data on who when and where yarns turninto fabrics and then into clothing or shoes for thousands ofproducts simultaneously. Together we make progress on value chainsbecoming traceable circular andfair.