VP, Product

VP, Product Join to apply for the VP, Product role at Toptal. 4 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants. Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams on-demand. With $200+ million in annual revenue and team members based around the globe, Toptal is the world’s largest fully remote workforce. We combine the best elements of virtual teams with a support structure that encourages innovation, social interaction, and fun. We have no borders, move at a fast pace, and are never afraid to break the mold. Job Summary Our Product team builds and scales Toptal’s platform and products, working closely with Operations and Engineering to support the organization’s growth. We embrace a data-focused approach to ensure each initiative on our product roadmap delivers meaningful impact on our business and users. Our innovative platform enables us to deliver on-demand talent without losing a human touch. Are you a customer‑centric Product Leader with a proven track record of taking ownership and delivering results in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment? We’re looking for a VP of Product Management to lead and scale our product and platform. You will guide a team of Product Managers on building and improving internal and customer‑facing products that support our scaling business. You’ll also join the Product Management Leadership team as a key decision‑maker in creating and executing product strategy. You will work with Engineering, other Product Managers, and business and operations stakeholders to support growth. This is a remote position. Resumes and communication must be submitted in English. Responsibilities The following information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or required skills. Own the overall strategy and roadmap for our technology and customer‑facing products, enabling Engineering to deliver effective solutions faster and improve system stability and performance. Provide thought leadership, strategic insight, and clear communication (written and verbal) on product strategy and roadmap. Track progress, assess risks, coordinate delivery, and actively communicate contingency and mitigation plans. Guide prioritization of initiatives as the team scales. Lead and grow a team of exceptional Product Managers, helping them achieve their best work. Help drive the Product Management practice and culture, in both how we work and the design of the organization. Work cross‑functionally with Executives, Operations, and Legal to ensure objectives are met, opinions considered, and plans communicated. Accomplish objectives through leading and supervising Toptal team members within the function or subfunction. Establish team objectives and initiatives, recommend structure and jobs, and organize, assign, delegate, oversee, and monitor work. Coach and mentor team members, provide feedback, conduct performance reviews, and implement improvement plans if needed. Apply system‑analyst techniques and procedures, consulting users to determine hardware, software, or systems functional specifications. Qualifications and Job Requirements A bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Economics). At least 10 years of proven software Product Management experience. At least 3 years of experience leading other Product Managers. Prior experience as a Software Engineer is a strong plus. Knowledge of AI product development processes is a plus. Comfortable working with SQL or spreadsheets to analyze data, and conducting research with internal and external users. Ability to creatively craft solutions through data and a user‑centric approach. Meticulous with a high bar for quality when writing user stories, brainstorming technical approaches, and testing features. Humble, willing to learn, and do whatever is needed to help us accomplish goals. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Experience using agile development methodologies with globally distributed teams and the ability to keep up with a fast‑paced, global company. Ability to work in a fast‑paced, rapidly growing company and handle a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and contacts. You must be a world‑class individual contributor to thrive at Toptal; you will not be here just to tell others what to do. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Product Management, Business Development, and Strategy/Planning Industries: Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Professional Services #J-18808-Ljbffr