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iHeartMedia

The audio revolution is here - and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that's twice the size of any other audio company - almost three times the size of the largest TV network - and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service.

• More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;
• We're the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;
• iHeart is the home of many of the country's most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;
• We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;
• iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;
• Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and
• We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we're able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.

Because we reach almost every community in America, we're committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve - and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!

If you're excited about this role but don't feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

The Senior Vice President, Product & Strategy is a key executive leader responsible for defining and executing the strategic vision, product portfolio strategy, commercialization, and lifecycle management of the company's software solutions. This leader will oversee the Product Management organization and ensure the delivery of innovative SaaS and on-premises products that create measurable customer value and drive sustainable business growth.

Reporting to the executive leadership team, the SVP, Product & Strategy serves as the strategic link between Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Operations. This executive will align customer needs, market opportunities, technology investments, and business priorities to maximize portfolio performance and accelerate growth.

• Develop and execute the enterprise product vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap across a diverse portfolio of software products.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing Product Management organization, including Directors, Senior Product Managers, and Product Managers.
• Establish portfolio investment priorities that balance customer needs, market opportunities, innovation, technical modernization, and financial objectives.
• Drive portfolio performance by influencing revenue growth, Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), customer retention, product adoption, profitability, and market expansion.
• Partner closely with Engineering leadership to prioritize product investments, roadmap execution, platform modernization, and technology strategy.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Operations to ensure alignment between product strategy, commercialization, pricing, packaging, and go-to-market execution.
• Build and lead comprehensive Voice of Customer (VoC) programs leveraging customer research, advisory boards, competitive intelligence, market analysis, and customer journey insights.
• Champion modern Product Management practices, governance, metrics, AI-enabled workflows, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, market trends, and competitive dynamics to identify new product opportunities and strategic growth initiatives.
• Represent product strategy and portfolio direction to executive leadership, customers, strategic partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Establish and monitor key product performance indicators to ensure successful execution and achievement of strategic business objectives.

• Success in this role will be measured by:
• Sustainable portfolio revenue growth and ARR expansion.
• Customer satisfaction, retention, and product adoption.
• Delivery of strategic product roadmaps on time and with measurable business impact.
• Increased maturity and effectiveness of the Product Management organization.
• Successful commercialization of new products and capabilities.
• Improved alignment across Product, Engineering, and Go-to-Market teams.
• Delivery of innovative solutions that strengthen competitive positioning and support long-term company growth.

Required

• 15+ years of progressive Product Management experience, including executive leadership within enterprise software organizations.
• Proven experience leading Product Management organizations of 20+ professionals, including multiple layers of leadership.

Preferred

• Experience managing portfolios that include both SaaS and on-premises enterprise software solutions.
• Experience within media technology, broadcast, communications, or adjacent enterprise software markets.
• Experience leading product modernization, cloud transformation, or AI-driven product initiatives.
• MBA or equivalent executive leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success building, transforming, or scaling Product Management organizations.
• Strong track record developing and executing enterprise product strategies that drive commercial growth and customer success.
• Experience managing or significantly influencing SaaS subscription businesses, recurring revenue, and software portfolio performance.
• Proven ability to align Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Operations around shared business objectives.
• Experience developing pricing, packaging, and commercialization strategies for enterprise software products.
• Deep customer-centric mindset with experience leading Voice of Customer programs and market research initiatives.
• Technical fluency to effectively partner with Engineering leadership on roadmap planning, prioritization, architecture discussions, and delivery planning.
• Experience leveraging modern Product Management tools such as Aha!, Jira, Figma, Productboard, or similar platforms, including AI-enabled product management capabilities.
• Exceptional executive communication, organizational, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.

Austin, TX: 5001 Plaza On the Lake, Suite 105, 78746

Regular

Full time

Salaried

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost - services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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