Head of Product & Business Operations

Description

We are looking for a strategic and commercially minded leader to guide the direction and growth of a SaaS business focused on real-time inventory and asset management. Based in Troy, Michigan, this role will oversee product vision, operational performance, technology alignment, and market expansion for a flagship software offering. The position is ideal for an executive who wants to shape business outcomes end to end while building a high-performing organization around an enterprise software platform.

Responsibilities:

Define and lead the long-term product and business strategy for the company's core software platform, aligning market needs with growth objectives.

Own commercial performance by driving revenue expansion, improving profitability, and managing overall business results for the product line.

Direct cross-functional teams across product management, engineering, operations, and go-to-market functions to deliver scalable business outcomes.

Guide product roadmap decisions through customer insights, market analysis, and competitive positioning to strengthen the platform's value in the market.

Oversee the development and evolution of cloud-based software capabilities to support performance, reliability, and future growth.

Establish pricing, packaging, and commercialization approaches that support recurring revenue and sustainable customer adoption.

Build strong relationships with customers, executives, and external stakeholders to represent the business and influence strategic decisions.

Develop organizational capabilities by mentoring leaders, shaping team structure, and fostering accountability across the software business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

At least 7 years of progressive leadership experience within enterprise software, SaaS, or technology-driven organizations.

Demonstrated success owning both product direction and business performance, including revenue responsibility or P& L oversight.

Track record of bringing enterprise software solutions to market and scaling their commercial success.

Strong knowledge of SaaS operating models, subscription revenue structures, pricing strategy, and go-to-market planning.

Experience leading software development teams and working with cloud-based platforms or products.

Excellent communication, executive presence, and customer engagement skills.

Background in inventory management, asset management, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or operational technology environments is strongly preferred.

Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to lead the growth of an innovative, real-time Inventory and Asset Management System while shaping product strategy, driving commercial success, and building a scalable software business with the support of an established organization. It's an ideal opportunity for a VP of Product, General Manager, Business Unit Leader, or senior technology executive looking to own the strategy and success of an entire SaaS division.

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