Head of Software Product

The Company

Sofar is on a mission to connect the world’s oceans. We design, build, and deploy the largest privately owned network of marine weather sensors to power the world’s best marine weather forecasts. Our data helps our customers to increase efficiency and reduce emissions, delivering tools to governments and other stakeholders to understand impacts of climate change on extreme weather and ocean health. We live on Planet Ocean, and our goal is to create the ocean intelligence needed to ensure a sustainable future.

About the Role:

Sofar Ocean is looking for an experienced product leader to drive our Wayfinder product strategy and operational excellence. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of our product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. You will work closely with the executive team and cross-functional partners, playing a pivotal role in defining and executing strategic initiatives that drive our product vision forward. This role requires a seasoned leader with a proven track record in product strategy and operations within fast-paced environments, preferably with startup experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product strategy and design
• Strategic Leadership: Define and lead the overall product strategy and roadmap, aligning it with Sofar’s mission and business goals. Partner with the executive team to drive strategic initiatives that enhance product offerings and market positioning.
• Operational Excellence: Develop and implement robust product operations processes to optimize product development cycles, improve team efficiency, and enhance product quality. Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the successful delivery of product initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and customer success teams to ensure seamless product launches and continuous improvement of existing products. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams to drive product success.
• Market Insight and Analysis: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product strategy. Stay ahead of industry trends and customer feedback to ensure our products continue to meet and exceed market needs.
• Customer Focus: Champion the voice of the customer in all product initiatives. Engage with key customers and stakeholders to gather insights, validate concepts, and refine product offerings.
• Team Development: Mentor and guide product management and operations teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Lead by example, inspiring teams to achieve ambitious goals.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in product management, strategy, and operations, with a strong track record of leading successful product initiatives.
• Proven experience in a startup environment, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with executive leadership to drive product strategy and execution.
• Deep understanding of product lifecycle management, with experience in implementing effective operational processes.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable plans.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a passion for mentoring and developing teams.
• Experience in the maritime, ocean data, or logistics industry is a plus.

Estimated Salary Range

• $200,000 - $240,000
• The range listed is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may be modified in the future. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, and equity package.

Sofar's Commitment to Climate Justice

We at Sofar Ocean acknowledge that careers in the marine sciences “... have traditionally been, and remain, non-diverse work environments”, thereby limiting the entry and prosperity of underrepresented groups in the space. (Johri et al., 2021) Many of these same groups are disproportionately affected by climate change, and are often excluded from decision-making that directly address their interests and needs.

We are committed to addressing these climate injustices and highly encourage people who identify as women, LGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) to apply.

Employee Conduct

It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.