Head of Consumer Product & Design

A bit about us

WeatherBug, a division of GroundTruth, empowers people to plan their day thanks to hyperlocal weather forecasts. With 10+ million monthly users, our app and website are favorites on the App Store and Google Play Store. We use a vast network of weather observations and innovative technology to give you real-time forecasts, alerts, and insights. Our team is passionate about enhancing user experiences and always looks for new ways to use weather data to make a difference. Join us at WeatherBug and help people stay informed and prepared for whatever the weather brings. Let's make it happen together!

Learn more: www.weatherbug.com 

At GroundTruth, we believe that innovative technology starts with the best talent and we have been ranked one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 & 2023). Learn more about the perks of joining our team here.

A bit about you

You are a product expert with 14+ years of product management and strategy experience. In this role, you’ll lead the product and design teams and set the product direction for the organization across consumer web, mobile and subscription products. This role will report to the President & General Manager of WeatherBug.

You will:

• 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.

You have:

• Experience: 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.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Skills: Strong expertise in product strategy, UX/UI design principles, and agile and project management methodologies.
• Leadership: Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams, scaling product and design teams, and coaching direct reports for professional development and advancement.
• Communication: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and organizational levels.
• Analytical: Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, utilizing a data-driven approach to product development and user experience.
• Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of customer insights, competitive analysis, and market dynamics, with experience in successfully relaunching large consumer products through redesigns.

You are:

• A visionary leader with a proven track record in shaping and enhancing product portfolios from the ground up.
• Business and user-centric, adept at analyzing needs, user insights, and data to uncover growth opportunities.
• Strategic and execution-focused, skilled in leading and implementing product and design strategies with actionable roadmaps.
• Technically knowledgeable, with a keen understanding of emerging trends and the ability to leverage them effectively in product decisions.
• Design-savvy, possessing a strong sensibility for high-quality product design