Base Operations

Base Operations

VP Product

United States · Vp

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 343 days ago
Machine LearningData AnalysisData ScienceData VisualizationNLPA/B TestingProduct ManagementProduct StrategyForecastingCustomer SuccessGISLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • This role requires a seasoned product leader who can operate as both a strategic visionary and hands-on executor in our fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • This role reports directly to the CEO and is a member of the executive leadership team.

Responsibilities

  • Own the product roadmap for our dual-use, AI-powered threat intelligence platform, balancing enterprise SaaS and DefenseTech requirements
  • Drive product-market fit initiatives across commercial and government sectors
  • Partner closely with Engineering, Data Science, and AI/ML teams to deliver on our product roadmap
  • Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to understand enterprise customer needs and drive voice of the customer into product strategy and requirements
  • Collaborate with go-to-market focused members of the executive team to prepare competitive analysis and market positioning to maintain our differentiation in the threat intelligence space
  • Drive innovation in our core platform areas: street-level threat analytics, AI-powered forecasting, risk scoring, and data visualization
  • Lead the development of new product lines and features focused on dual-use defense
  • Champion user experience and design thinking across all product initiatives
  • Build, mentor, and scale a lean but powerful product team including Product Managers, Product Designers, and QA

Requirements

  • 10+ years of product management experience with 5+ years in senior product leadership roles
  • Deep experience in Enterprise SaaS with focus on geo-spatial, intelligence, or data analytics platforms
  • Experience scaling products from early growth stage through enterprise maturity

Nice to have

  • Experience in startups that have successfully scaled from Series A to growth stage
  • Background in intelligence, defense, or national security sectors
  • Previous experience with government contracting (SBIR, prime contracts, etc.)
  • Experience with international expansion and global customer requirements

Skills

  • Experience with modern data platforms, real-time analytics, and big data processing
  • Knowledge of natural language processing and automated data extraction technologies
  • Understanding of open source intelligence (OSINT) and threat intelligence collection methods
  • Familiarity with GIS technologies and geospatial analysis platforms
  • Experience as a player/coach in small, high-growth teams
  • Proven ability to operate effectively with limited resources and competing priorities
  • Strong communication skills with ability to present to C-level executives and government stakeholders
  • Cultural fit for a mission-driven organization focused on protecting people and assets globally
  • Base Operations is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
  • Establish product development processes, frameworks, and best practices for a high-growth environment across a dual use roadmap
  • Foster a culture of customer obsession, data-driven decision making, and rapid experimentation

Benefits

  • Define and execute comprehensive product strategy aligned with company vision and market opportunities

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