Vice President, Product Management

Fusion Risk Management is a fast-growing, innovative company committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment and recognized by the Chicago Tribune and Built in Chicago for its culture! Fusion is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for operational resilience, encompassing risk management, third-party risk management, information technology and security risk, business continuity and disaster recovery, and crisis and incident management. Recognized by Gartner, Forrester, Deloitte, and more, we seek to build a more resilient world by empowering organizations to make data-driven decisions and helping them achieve greater overall resilience. Our flagship product, The Fusion Framework® System™, delivered on the Salesforce Lightning Platform, provides companies a North Star for operational resilience. Fusion serves mid-size organizations to Fortune 50 companies across various verticals including financial services, manufacturing, energy and utilities, retail, pharmaceuticals, and education. We are looking to add talented individuals to our team who are passionate about our vision to build a resilient world together and inspired by the challenge of solving key business problems. We seek can-do people who fit the culture, align with our core values, and prioritize continued personal and professional development. If this sounds like you, read on! Core Values Our values are at the center of our company. They are the core ethics and principles that help define our personality as an organization and help give us focus and purpose. They are overarching, building blocks of our culture and can always be used as a consistent reference point our company-wide ethics. Trust: Earn teammates’ trust and assume positive intent; act with integrity; respect diversity of thought, skills, and background Passion: Make a difference; don’t wait until you’re asked or instructed; maintain a bias to action and impact Collaboration: Think systematically and see your role within the bigger picture; be accountable for your part of team success; put your teammates in a position to thrive Customer Centricity: Demonstrate a solid commitment to customer success by providing positive and consistent customer experiences (exhibiting professionalism, patience, respect, and knowledge); Proactively engage our customer community, seek customer feedback – be open to listening – and actively incorporate the voice of the customer into daily activities Growth: Strive for excellence; embrace change; prioritize continuous improvement The Role Fusion Risk Management is seeking an execution-oriented Vice President of Product Management to lead the evolution, expansion, and market leadership of the Fusion Framework. This role is a player/coach opportunity for a leader will own the end-to-end product lifecycle and team enablement required to accelerate growth and strengthen Fusion’s competitive differentiation. Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, the Vice President of Product Management is responsible for building a world class product management team, driving the long-term product vision, and ensuring our offerings deliver measurable value to customers and the market. Key Responsibilities · Adopt and adapt as AI disrupts product management and the end-to-end software development lifecycle. · Directly lead strategic product initiatives ensuring delivery and business outcomes. · Align product roadmap with corporate objectives, revenue targets, and market expansion goals. · Champion the adoption of AI tools to enhance efficiency, analytics, and innovation. · Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing Product Management organization. · Build a strong, collaborative relationship with Engineering, with a particular focus on customer and market understanding. · Establish KPIs to measure product performance, adoption, retention, and revenue contribution. · Partner with Product Marketing, Sales and Marketing to define positioning, differentiation, and go-to-market strategy. · Champion the voice of the customer and engage with key accounts to inform roadmap priorities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities · Understanding of people development and team building with a positive culture mindset. · Passion to lead by example through each stage of the PM process. · Proven senior-level product leadership in enterprise B2B SaaS software environments. · Technical savvy to navigate complex conversations and provide feedback to engineering organization. · Demonstrated ability to translate product strategy into measurable business outcomes. · Strong commercial acumen with experience influencing revenue growth. · Exceptional executive communication and cross-functional leadership skills. · Data-driven decision-making and performance management expertise. Qualifications (Education and Experience) · Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Information Systems, or related field required; MBA preferred. · 12+ years of progressive product management experience, including senior leadership roles. · 5+ years leading and developing product management teams. · Experience in enterprise SaaS or risk/resilience technology preferred. · Experience integrating AI tools into product team roles and operational workflows. Early Milestones 30 Days · Complete an assessment of the roadmap, team structure & responsibilities, and performance metrics. · Evaluate PM processes with an eye toward AI disruption. · Build strong alignment with Executive Leadership and key cross-functional partners. · Identify immediate risks, opportunities, and quick wins within the product organization. 90 Days · Strong AI methodology established with broad team adoption. · Delivery of prioritized initiatives to market and tracking of associated KPIs. · Implement a governance and operating cadence that strengthens cross-functional execution. 180 Days · From ideation to delivery with measurable impact on at least one strategic product initiative. · Strengthen product team structure, talent development, and accountability. Compensation & Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is $190,000-225,000, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. This role is eligible for executive-level bonus incentives and may participate in long-term incentive programs. Fusion offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan. Disclaimers Fusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, pregnancy, military service or discharge status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Nothing in this job posting should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.