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Position Overview  

We are seeking an exceptional Group Product Manager (GPM) to lead and scale our Financials product category at Elite. This role is ideal for a strategic, customer-obsessed leader who thrives at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation. As a GPM, you will own the vision, strategy, and execution of multiple products that empower law firms to manage their financial operations ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance at scale. This category includes accounting, budgeting, invoicing, payments, and regulatory reporting. 

You will lead and mentor a team of Product Managers (PMs), fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture that prioritizes outcomes over outputs. You'll be responsible for defining clear roadmaps, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring our products meet both customer needs and business objectives. As a key strategic partner to engineering, data science, UX design, sales, and marketing, you'll drive alignment across the organization and secure buy-in for high-impact initiatives. You will also engage with customers and industry stakeholders to ensure our products address the unique challenges law firms face in managing financials. 

The ideal candidate is a visionary yet execution-oriented leader who can balance short-term wins with long-term product evolution. You have a proven track record of managing complex product ecosystems, launching innovative solutions, and scaling high-growth products. You thrive in fast-paced, data-driven environments and are skilled at navigating ambiguity, driving operational excellence, and making data-informed decisions. 

If you are a customer-first, strategic product leader who understands the intricacies of financial management, we want to hear from you! 

Work Arrangement: Remote 

This role requires the individual to be based in Flexible across U.S. time zones time zone.  

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision 

• Develop and drive a clear product strategy that aligns with business objectives and market opportunities.
• Act as a strategic connector, balancing short-term execution with long-term vision to ensure sustainable product growth.
• Analyze market trends, competitive insights, and customer needs to identify new areas for innovation in data-driven legal tech.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define success metrics and ensure alignment across product initiatives.
• Make data-driven decisions, ensuring that teams focus on the highest-impact work. 

Product Execution & Operational Excellence 

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data products, from ideation to launch, ensuring they meet quality standards and deliver value.
• Drive operational rigor through structured roadmaps, OKRs, and decision-making frameworks.
• Ensure seamless integration of data products with other product areas and business functions.
• Provide strategic guidance on backlog prioritization, product roadmaps, and execution, empowering PMs to take ownership.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product success, adoption, and revenue impact.
• Unblock teams by removing inefficiencies, optimizing workflows, and balancing short-term needs with long-term vision. 

Cross-Functional Influence & Stakeholder Alignment 

• Act as a bridge between engineering, design, marketing, sales, customer success, and data science, ensuring product success.
• Secure executive buy-in for strategic initiatives, ensuring data products receive the necessary resources and support.
• Work closely with sales and customer success teams to drive adoption, customer engagement, and revenue growth.
• Advocate for data products in meetings and cross-functional discussions, ensuring alignment and visibility.
• Clearly articulate product plans, progress, and results to internal teams and executive leadership. 

Team Leadership & Culture Building 

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Product Managers and Business Analysts, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and career development opportunities to PMs, helping them grow in their roles.
• Champion a transparent and psychologically safe environment, where teams can take risks, experiment, and innovate.
• Act as a force multiplier by removing obstacles, setting clear expectations, and ensuring smooth team operations.
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making, continuous learning, and experimentation. 

Customer & Market Focus 

• Obsess over customer needs, leveraging data, research, and direct feedback to shape product direction.
• Ensure teams build the right solutions, focusing on solving customer problems rather than chasing features.
• Guide the team in data analysis and insights, refining features and improving user experiences based on real-world feedback.
• Maintain a strong business acumen, understanding how product decisions impact revenue, retention, and scalability. 

Agility & Change Leadership 

• Lead teams through uncertainty, ambiguity, and shifting priorities, maintaining clarity and focus.
• Quickly adapt to changing market conditions and company goals while keeping teams aligned and motivated.
• Drive continuous improvement by celebrating wins, learning from failures, and iterating on processes. 

Other Responsibilities 

• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and company objectives. 

Qualifications  

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. MBA preferred.
• 6-8 years years of experience in of product management experience, with at least 1-2 years leading and mentoring Product Managers and at least 3+ years managing a product category or portfolio.
• Experience with financial controls, compliance tracking, and global reporting requirements for large enterprises.
• Proven track record of owning and scaling complex products in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in SaaS, B2B, or enterprise software, particularly in legal tech, fintech, or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to align product roadmaps with company goals.
• Experience driving product vision, strategy, and execution while balancing short-term wins with long-term impact.
• Exceptional cross-functional leadership, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across engineering, design, marketing, sales, customer success, and data science.
• Preferred experience leveraging AI tools to drive product innovation and development.
• Strong understanding of go-to-market strategies, customer adoption, and revenue growth in product-led environments.
• Highly skilled in customer research, competitive analysis, and data-driven decision-making to identify opportunities and drive innovation.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize ruthlessly, manage trade-offs, and make tough decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Experience leading roadmap planning, OKRs, and KPI-driven product development to ensure measurable impact.
• Outstanding communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to clearly articulate product vision and business value to executive leadership and teams.
• Passion for mentorship and talent development, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and high performance.
• Hands-on experience with data platforms, analytics tools, or AI-powered products.
• Prior experience working in high-growth startups or scaling organizations through key growth phases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Experience in the legal technology sector is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with legal industry workflows and challenges.
• Experience with SaaS product development and lifecycle management.
• Ability to travel up 10-25% as business needs require
• Role requires the following physical capacity: Sedentary: primarily desk/computer work 
• Must be legally authorized to work in United States; Elite does not provide employment sponsorship for this position 

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package ($171,000-$190,000 base salary + variable component)
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Retirement Savings Plan with an Employer Contribution
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Time Off
• Wellness Initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Global Parental Leave
• Calm, free premium subscription
• Employee Discount Program

Elite may use technology, including artificial intelligence-enabled tools, to assist in aspects of the recruiting and employment process. These tools are used to support, but not replace, human decision-making.