VP, Product Management

Job Overview

SMBs and Mid-Market businesses have trusted the QuickBooks Desktop product for a long time. They trust it for its robust functionality and the experience of an integrated suite for Financial Management Solution, Workforce Solution, Payments, Advance Inventory Management etc all in one place. It is a multi-billion dollar product line which continues to grow year on year while also creating a path for customers to move to our online offerings of QBO and IES as they become ready. 

Responsibilities

The company is looking for a dynamic Vice President of Product Management to lead the strategic direction and execution of our Intuit Desktop business. This is a high-impact role with responsibility for defining the future of our desktop products in alignment with the evolving needs of our mid-market customers. You will lead a global team of product managers fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

The role reports to the senior vice president of QuickBooks, Laurent Sellier, an experienced leader, who is in charge of Desktop and mid-market and drives transformation and innovation across key parts of the QuickBooks portfolio. The successful candidate will define and articulate the product strategy, roadmap, and capabilities aligned with our overall Intuit and GBSG vision and strategy for the Desktop business, including the following:                                                                        

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy that aligns with the overall company goals and the evolving needs of the mid-market segment.
• Anticipate future trends and technologies impacting the desktop space and proactively adapt the product strategy.
• Actively monitor industry trends and competitor activities to ensure that QuickBooks stays ahead of the curve and proactively identifies new growth opportunities. This includes speaking at relevant industry conferences, investor days, and other public engagements. 
• Develop and maintain a system for measuring the success of these products and experiences, using data-driven insights to refine and improve the offering continually. 
• Hire, onboard, and develop talent within the Product Management team and the broader India Product Management community, providing mentorship, guidance, and growth opportunities to help them realize their full potential. 
• Foster a culture of innovation and customer-centricity within the Product Management team, empowering and inspiring others to drive bold new ideas and initiatives while collaborating with other teams to bring these to fruition. Ensure productivity is underpinned with a focus on inclusivity, diversity, and high-quality teamwork.

Qualifications

Domain: 

• The ideal candidate has 15+ years of product management experience in Financial Management Software (FMS), Payments or Human Capital Management (HCM) 
• The candidate has experience building for small business mid-market customers at a company with an ecosystem of products  and services
• The candidate has experience leading large product teams that deliver delightful customer experiences
• Ideally educational and professional background in the accounting industry
• Proven track record of successfully championing trajectory-changing business shifts for organizations, including commercial and product innovation that translates to revenue and customer growth. 
• Known for driving durable revenue growth that balances short and long-term investments 
• Experience in building and executing a clear, crisp, durable 3-year product strategy 

Functional: 

• Exceptional at prioritization and decision-making -- narrowing to the critical few 
• Experience managing a complex portfolio of products with both 0-1 offerings and existing at-scale offerings. 
• Effective at working cross-functionally in a large matrix-style organization to ensure teams can move with speed and maximum impact.  
• Ability to create operational rigor across their organization to ensure decisions are data-backed and supported by research. 

Leadership and managerial: 

• Exceptional ability to influence beyond their direct team to the portfolio level, company, and executive leadership level, including cross-functional partners and potential stakeholders. 
• Experience managing teams that cover more than one primary offering. Has demonstrated they can lead a team of senior leaders at the director level who manage other leaders. 
• Experience successfully attracting and retaining top talent globally, including experience managing teams across multiple global locations. 

Cultural fit: 

• Deeply driven by measurable customer impact 
• Exceptional Strategic Thinker 
• Growth Mindset who embraces change
• Bold thinker willing to take risk
• Dynamic organizational culture leader