Description

Ookla is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unparalleled network insights through the combined expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, RootMetrics®, and Ekahau®. Ookla’s complementary datasets combine crowdsourced and controlled, public and private collection methods, QoS and QoE metrics, and more to unlock correlations and actionable insights — helping organizations optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and create better connected experiences for end-users.

ROLE SUMMARY 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop Product Strategy: Define the long-term product development strategy aligned with the company’s overall business goals, customer needs, and market opportunities.
• Vision and Innovation: Set the vision for product innovation, encouraging creative thinking, new product ideas, and disruptive solutions that give the company a competitive edge.
• Market and Competitive Analysis: Stay informed of industry trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities and anticipate market shifts.

• Lead Product Development Teams: Manage and mentor a high-performing team of product managers, designers, engineers, and other product professionals. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

• Define and Prioritize Product Roadmap: Oversee the development of product roadmaps that prioritize high-value initiatives while balancing short-term deliverables with long-term strategic goals.
• Ensure Timely Delivery: Ensure that products are developed on time, within scope, and meet quality standards. Drive efficient execution through effective resource allocation and risk management.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead cross-functional collaboration with departments such as engineering, marketing, sales, and operations to ensure alignment and smooth execution of product initiatives.

• Budget & Resource Management: Manage budgets for product development initiatives, ensuring that projects are adequately funded and resources are allocated efficiently.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, ensuring that each stage (concept, development, launch, and post-launch) is executed effectively and delivers value.
• Process Optimization: Implement best practices for product development, including agile methodologies, stage-gate processes, and quality assurance protocols.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging feedback, performance metrics, and post-launch analysis to optimize product development workflows.
• Executive Communication: Present product development updates, progress, challenges, and results to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

• Years of Experience: 8-12+ years of experience in product development or related roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position (e.g., Director, VP of Product, Head of Product).
• Team Leadership: Proven experience in leading and managing large, cross-functional teams. Ability to inspire and develop talent while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong skills in managing relationships with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners.

• Product Strategy: Extensive experience in developing and executing product strategies that drive business results.
• Roadmap and Execution: Expertise in creating and managing product roadmaps, setting priorities, and ensuring timely delivery of product initiatives.
• Full Product Lifecycle: Deep understanding of managing the full product lifecycle, from ideation to post-launch optimization.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging feedback, performance metrics, and post-launch analysis to optimize product development workflows.
• Executive Communication: Present product development updates, progress, challenges, and results to executive leadership and key stakeholders.