
VP Product Management – Product Stewardship
Sphera
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $224,000 - $336,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Define Vision & Strategy
- Establish and articulate the multi-year product vision and strategy for Sphera’s Product Stewardship portfolio
- Align product strategy with corporate objectives, revenue targets, and market expansion plans
- Identify growth opportunities across industries, geographies, and regulatory domains
- Drive product positioning that differentiates Sphera as the global leader in product compliance and chemical management
- Lead end-to-end product lifecycle management from concept through launch, growth, and optimization
- Build and maintain a clear, value-driven roadmap aligned to customer needs and market demand
- Prioritize investments across platform capabilities, regulatory content, integrations, AI/automation, and user experience
- Ensure scalability, security, and global readiness of the portfolio
- Partner with Sales and Marketing to define pricing, packaging, and go-to-market strategies
- Support enterprise deal strategy and executive customer engagements
- Monitor product performance against revenue, adoption, retention, and margin targets
- Translate regulatory complexity into clear business value and ROI narratives
- Build, mentor, and scale a global team of product management leaders
- Implement best-in-class product management frameworks, governance, and operating rhythms
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and data-driven decision-making
- Develop succession plans and leadership bench strength
- Engage directly with strategic customers and industry leaders to shape product direction
- Monitor regulatory trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies
- Anticipate changes in global chemical regulations and sustainability requirements
- Represent Sphera externally at industry forums and customer events
- Partner closely with Engineering to deliver high-quality releases on schedule
- Align with Regulatory Content teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of compliance data
- Collaborate with Customer Care to drive adoption, satisfaction, and retention
- Work with Finance and Executive Leadership on portfolio investment planning and performance reporting
Requirements
- 12+ years of product management experience in enterprise SaaS or software
- 5+ years leading and scaling global product management teams
- Strong experience in Product Stewardship, Chemical Management, Regulatory Compliance, EHS, ESG, PLM, or adjacent domains
- Proven track record of delivering revenue growth and market expansion through product innovation
- Deep understanding of global regulatory frameworks (e.g., REACH, TSCA, RoHS, SCIP, GHS)
- Experience managing complex, multi-product portfolios serving global enterprise customers
- Strong financial acumen, including P&L responsibility and portfolio investment prioritization
- Executive presence with the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders internally and externally
- Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging metrics to inform roadmap and investment decisions
- Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environments preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Flexible Working Schedule
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
product managementproduct lifecycle managementregulatory compliancefinancial acumendata-driven decision-makingportfolio investment planningrevenue growthmarket expansionproduct innovationmulti-product portfolio management
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringstrategic thinkinginfluencingcollaborationaccountabilityinnovationcommunicationcustomer engagementteam building