VP Product Management - Strategic Planning and Partnerships

CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. The company’s technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with the most performant, efficient and resilient solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017, CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers covering every region of the US and across Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024.

As the leader in the industry, we thrive in an environment where adaptability and resilience are key. Our culture offers career-defining opportunities for those who excel amid change and challenge. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to make a significant impact, CoreWeave is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry. 

CoreWeave powers the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation. To learn more about our values, please visit our careers website.

About CoreWeave

CoreWeave is a leading AI Hyperscaler, offering one of the industry’s fastest and most flexible infrastructure & managed services for building & deploying accelerated computing applications. Some of the latest LLMs and widely used GenerativeAI applications are built and deployed on CoreWeave. Join our team to help shape the future of cloud services that are designed from the ground up for building and deploying GenAI applications. 

Job Summary

The VP Product Management - Strategic Planning and Partnerships will be responsible for helping us evolve and execute our product strategy, fostering key industry partnerships, and aligning the company’s product portfolio with long-term business objectives. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, including product, engineering, and sales teams, as well as external partners, to drive the growth and adoption of CoreWeave’s offerings in new and existing market segments.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Help refine the overall product & portfolio strategy, ensuring alignment with overall company goals. Analyze industry trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities for product differentiation and market expansion.
• Partnership Development: Identify, establish, and nurture key partnerships that enhance the CoreWeave ecosystem. Collaborate with partners to co-create solutions, drive joint go-to-market strategies, and unlock new market segments .
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, sales, and marketing teams to ensure the successful development and launch of products. Ensure that products meet customer needs and drive competitive differentiation.
• Product Portfolio Development & Management: Collaborate with Senior Executives, Product and Engineering leads to evolve CoreWeave’s processes and mechanisms for defining, building and launching new product offerings by bringing in industry best practices, while adapting to CoreWeave’s unique culture. 
• Market Research and Competitive Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis at the product portfolio level to inform product decisions and strategic direction. Leverage customer anecdotes &  data to anticipate market shifts and engage product and engineering leadership to think through proactively address customer needs.
• Executive Leadership: Provide leadership and mentorship to the product management team, while also working closely with executive leadership to align product goals with broader business objectives.

Key Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product management, strategic planning, or business development roles within the technology sector, preferably with experience in cloud infrastructure or GPU compute.
• Proven track record of leading product strategies, developing strategic partnerships, and delivering successful product launches in a high-growth environment.
• Deep understanding of the cloud infrastructure landscape, with a focus on GPU compute, AI/ML, and high-performance computing markets.
• Strong business acumen and experience working cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and marketing teams.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically, with a passion for innovation and execution.
• MBA or advanced degree in a related field is preferred.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US ge