[Remote] Vice President, Product Management

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FastSpring is how AI, SaaS, gaming, software, and digital product companies sell online in more places around the world. The Vice President, Product Management will lead product strategy and innovation, shaping the next generation of products to optimize revenue and streamline operations for sellers across markets.ResponsibilitiesRefine and drive the product vision and strategy across our global payments and subscription platform. Fully transition the team to an outcome-based Product Operating Model aligned to FastSpring’s growth and disciplined resource allocationLead the charge in embedding generative AI within the product lifecycle, from automating documentation and data synthesis to optimizing discovery, while actively using and evolving these approaches in your own workLead and mentor the Product Management team, raising the bar on how PMs think, operate, and collaborate. Establish consistent, high-quality product practices through hands-on coaching and direct engagement, not just process definitionOperates as a true player-coach by personally owning critical workstreams, writing technical specs where needed, and working alongside Engineering to solve complex problems across payments infrastructure and global complianceOwn the full product lifecycle, from discovery and prioritization to go-to-market, maintaining close proximity to execution and ensuring strategy is grounded in real-world feedback and outcomesPartner deeply with Engineering, Customer, Sales, and Marketing to drive alignment, accelerate delivery, and ensure successful adoption. Build strong credibility with technical teams through shared ownership and high standardsDedicate significant time to the craft of product management by developing team capabilities in continuous discovery, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management to build a culture of extreme ownership and high performanceDevelop deep insights into customer needs, market trends, and competitive dynamics. Use a data-driven approach to identify growth opportunities and inform build versus buy decisions in a resource-conscious environmentChampion a pragmatic, data-driven culture that prioritizes actionable insights over vanity metrics. Define clear success metrics, navigate trade-offs, and continuously refine the user experience to drive unit economic growthServe as a key member of the leadership team, ensuring a cohesive, scalable, and differentiated product experience across the ecosystem while contributing to long-term company strategySkills10+ years of Product Management experience, including 3+ years leading and developing product teams in high-growth SaaS or fintech environmentsProven track record of building and developing high-performing product teams, with demonstrated ability to coach and elevate individual and team performanceProven track record of defining and delivering successful product strategies that drive revenue growth, customer adoption, and market differentiationDeep experience in subscription management, billing, embedded finance, B2B2C SaaS, or payments ecosystems. Strong understanding of global commerce, including compliance, taxation, and cross-border transactions is preferredDemonstrated ability to earn trust and credibility with engineering teams through strong partnership and executionStrong strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex technical and business challenges into scalable product solutionsExperience partnering closely with engineering teams to deliver technically sophisticated productsHands-on mindset with comfort engaging directly in tools, systems, and workflows to prototype ideas and validate conceptsData-driven mindset with experience leveraging metrics, experimentation, and customer insights to inform product decisionsExcellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and Board-level audiencesExperience operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments, managing multiple priorities and driving outcomes with urgencyBachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plusBenefitsThis role may be eligible for the corporate bonus plan (or, if a sales role, a commission plan as defined in the sales incentive plan document).FastSpring provides a variety of benefits to employees.Company OverviewFastSpring is the trusted ecommerce partner for companies that sell software around the world. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.fastspring.com.Company H1B SponsorshipFastSpring has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 5 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.