Vice President of Product

WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1985, Seagull Scientific provides software solutions for designing, printing and automating the production of labels, barcodes, and RFID tags. The Company's software platform, BarTender, is utilized by businesses across all end markets, including aerospace, food & beverage, logistics, manufacturing, medical, pharmaceutical, and retail.

You already know BarTender's customers. They're the ones pioneering commercial space flight, developing and delivering vaccines to every continent, manufacturing energy-efficient cars, providing clean water to the world, putting wholesome food on your table and groceries in your cart - and they use our software to create the labels, barcodes, and RFID that keep their supply chains moving, traceable and safe.

Our global, talented, and diverse teams are not just passionate about what they do, but also about the impact it has on everyone, everywhere. As a potential candidate for the Vice President of Product, you have the opportunity to join us and help shape the way the world works through our innovative software solutions.

We are headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, USA, with offices in Europe and Asia that support our global customers. For more information about Seagull Scientific, please visit https://www.seagullscientific.com/.

LOCATION
This position is located in Bellevue, Washington, under a hybrid work model. We are open to a remote candidate in the United States who can regularly travel to Seattle. You must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
As the Vice President of Product, you are not just spearheading the creation of the strategy, goals, and roadmap for our world-class labeling software products. You are also vital in executing these, ensuring our product offerings continue to set the standard in the industry. Your role is pivotal in driving our organization's growth and market leadership, and instrumental in developing the experiences our partners and customers demand. This is a role that will challenge and motivate you every day.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Product Strategy: Own and articulate a compelling and ambitious product strategy and vision for the market's leading labeling software. Ensure alignment with the company's strategic goals and market opportunities.
• Cross-functional leadership: Collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, and customer support teams to ensure product strategies are aligned with customer needs and operational capabilities. Drive cross-functional initiatives to enhance product success and customer satisfaction.
• Team empowerment: Lead, mentor, and expand a high-performing team. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, creativity, and accountability not only within the team(s) you lead but also across the company.
• Roadmap and Execution: Manage and deliver on a product roadmap that balances customer needs, market shifts, and long-term strategy. Partner with engineering to manage the product lifecycle from ideation through launch, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Collaborate with our partners and customers: Build relationships with our customers and partner-based sales channels to deliver the right products and drive adoption and growth. Work closely with sales, marketing, and partner teams to identify and execute growth opportunities.
• Portfolio management: Manage a diverse portfolio of solutions tailored to the needs of both small and medium-sized businesses and Fortune 500 customers, including multiple Fortune 10 companies. Continuously evaluate and adjust the portfolio to respond to market trends and customer feedback.
• Market intelligence: Closely follow industry trends, competitive landscapes, and regulatory changes. Utilize insights to inform product strategy and innovation.

WHAT WE REQUIRE

• 7-10 years of proven experience in product management leadership roles within the software industry. Experience with the development and support of SaaS products is required.
• 10+ years' experience in the product space.
• A deep understanding of building experiences related to management, governance, and administration of SaaS products.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels. Adept at working across cultures and time zones.
• Extensive experience with partnerships, partner-based sales channels, or complex enterprise sales processes.
• A proven track record of building compelling value propositions for customers.
• A natural leader with exceptional leadership and team-building skills who has successfully built and nurtured high-performing product teams. Experienced leader of product managers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, combined with a strategic mindset.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a closely related field. MBA or other advanced degree a plus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Compensation for this full-time job is an annual base salary between $193,000 and $253,000, with the potential for an annual discretionary bonus. The specific salary offered to a candidate may beinfluenced by various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant experience, education, or location.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plan
• 401K with 100% employer matching up to 3.0% with immediate vesting
• Accrual of 21 days of PTO (combined vacation and sick days) per year for the first 4 years of employment, with additional accrual increases for years of service
• 8-10 paid Company holidays per calendar year
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Tuition-reimbursement benefits
• Free parking (Bellevue office)
• Fun staff and team-building activities (greater Seattle area)
• On-site fitness center and deli (Bellevue office)
• Access to green space and Open Space Trail System (Bellevue office)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Upon hire, you must be able to provide documentation that proves authorization to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

OUR CULTURE
We offer a dynamic, culturally diverse, and fun environment where people with energy, creativity, and passion work together to deliver amazing product experiences for our customers. Join a team where your background is valued and respected, and your unique insights and ideas contribute to building a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Seagull Scientific, LLC is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of recruiting and employment.