Head of Consumer Product – Design

November 20

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B2C • Media • Telecommunications

WeatherBug is a weather monitoring and forecasting company that provides detailed weather information and alerts to users through its website and mobile applications. It offers real-time data on weather conditions, air quality, and severe weather alerts, utilizing technologies such as cookies for user analysis, content customization, and security purposes. WeatherBug also partners with advertisers to offer marketing opportunities across its platform. It is a brand of GroundTruth and engages users with a wide range of weather news, forecasts, maps, and educational content.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2000

👥 B2C

📱 Media

📡 Telecommunications

💰 $23M Series B on 2004-03

📋 Description

• Define and communicate the organization’s product and design vision aligned with strategic goals, and establish and drive the product roadmap based on business objectives and user needs. • Lead and manage the product and design teams, overseeing the end-to-end product lifecycle and ensuring quality standards are met. • Partner with executives to align product initiatives with the revenue plan and execute against it, while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to optimize products for market success. • Engage with clients and partners to identify opportunities for new capabilities and products, and conduct market analysis to refine product strategy using trends and customer insights. • Work closely with engineering to prioritize features and optimize product offerings, ensuring alignment with customer needs. • Drive the go-to-market strategy for new product features and partnerships in collaboration with the marketing team. • Foster innovation by integrating user research and usability testing into the design process, leading UX/UI teams to uphold brand consistency and drive user-centered design. • Mentor product and design teams, promoting a collaborative, high-performance culture, and conduct regular one-on-one sessions to support team development and growth. • Represent the company at industry conferences and share insights on industry trends with executives to inform strategic decision-making.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years in product management and design, and 4-5 years in a senior leadership role, preferably within a software or tech environment, with a strong background in managing large-scale consumer mobile products and growing audiences. • Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred). • Strong expertise in product strategy, UX/UI design principles, and agile and project management methodologies. • Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams, scaling product and design teams, and coaching direct reports for professional development and advancement. • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and organizational levels. • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, utilizing a data-driven approach to product development and user experience. • Deep understanding of customer insights, competitive analysis, and market dynamics, with experience in successfully relaunching large consumer products through redesigns.

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully-paid medical premiums for employees • 401(k) employer match • Generous parental leave • Wellness and gym reimbursement • Family and pet expense reimbursement • Education and coaching reimbursement program • Daily lunch credit when working in-office • Fully stocked snacks and beverages in-office • Option for mobile phone reimbursement or separate company phone • Equity analysis to ensure fair pay