VP, Product Management

At PitchBook, a Morningstar company, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We’re deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company. 

Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there’s going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We’re willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence.

If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you. 

About the Role:

As a member of the Product and Engineering team at PitchBook, you will be part of a team of big thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers who strive to deepen the positive impact we have on our customers and our company every day. We value curiosity and the drive to find better ways of doing things. We thrive on customer empathy, which remains our focus when creating excellent customer experiences through product innovation.

We know that greatness is achieved through collaboration and diverse points of view, so we work closely with partners around the globe. As a team, we assume positive intent in each other’s words and actions, value constructive discussions, and foster a respectful working environment built on integrity, growth, and business value. We invest heavily in our people, who are eager to learn and constantly improve. Join our team and grow with us!

We are seeking an exceptional Vice President, Product Management to lead our Product Management organization. This role is central to shaping PitchBook’s product strategy, driving execution, and building a world-class product team. The ideal candidate will be a visionary product leader with deep expertise in financial data applications, the ability to define and execute strategy in a dynamic market, and a proven track record of developing high-performing product managers.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Define and drive PitchBook’s product vision and long-term product strategy in partnership with senior leadership, ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer needs
• Lead, mentor, and scale a best-in-class team of more than 30 product managers fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration
• Anticipate market shifts, emerging trends, and customer pain points to guide innovation
• Partner with executives to influence company direction through product insights
• Drive a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and innovation
• Establish career development frameworks, creating clear growth paths for future product leaders
• Translate strategy into clear, actionable roadmaps and ensure successful execution
• Partner cross-functionally closely with Engineering, Design, Data Science, and GTM teams to deliver impactful products on time
• Drive disciplined product development processes with strong prioritization and ROI focus
• Deeply understand the workflows and needs of financial services professionals
• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to validate assumptions and ensure solutions deliver measurable business value
• Monitor the competitive landscape and identify opportunities for differentiation
• Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
• Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 15+ years of experience in product management, with 7+ years in a senior leadership role
• Demonstrated success defining and executing product strategy in SaaS or financial data/analytics platforms
• Strong domain knowledge in capital markets, private equity, venture capital, or financial data systems is a plus
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to lead and manage large, distributed teams
• Track record of hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing product management teams
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with a collaborative mindset and ab