VP of Product

PublicInput
Raleigh, NC
About The Role & You

As a key member of the executive team reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead our product and engineering vision, strategy, and execution. You will work closely with our Engineering Manager, supporting their growth and leadership of the engineering team.

Your leadership will drive the product vision, maintain PublicInput's market leadership, and support scaling from $5M to $20M+ ARR. You will bring a deep understanding of AI's role in streamlining product workflows, prototyping, and accelerating software development.

You've successfully scaled B2B SaaS products and teams at growth-stage companies. You effectively balance technical debt and innovation, prioritize urgency, and thrive in externally-focused, visionary roles. Your hands-on experience with modern AI tools and expertise in technology scaling and successful M&A efforts distinguish you.

What You Will Do

Strategic Vision & Leadership

  • Set and execute a bold product strategy in alignment with company objectives.
  • Lead annual and quarterly product planning cycles with executive collaboration.
  • Actively represent and communicate the product and technology vision to customers, partners, investors, and the board.
  • Engage in due diligence and technology integration for M&A opportunities.

Team Development & Management

  • Build out the product team to support the needs of our customers and growth. We think this could include a Product Manager and Designer, but want these to be your decision.
  • Support and enable the professional development goals of our engineering leadership and engineering team.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration between product, engineering, customer experience, and sales teams.
  • Establish scalable practices to support rapid iteration, innovation, and technical excellence.

Technical Innovation & AI Integration

  • Oversee technical architecture and guide product roadmap execution.
  • Integrate modern AI tools and methodologies into product workflows to simplify processes and speed development.
  • Lead teams through significant product releases, platform modernization, and AI-driven enhancements.

Skills And Experience

Required

  • 10+ years of leadership experience in product and engineering roles within SaaS environments.
  • Proven track record scaling teams and products from $5M to $20M+ ARR.
  • Expertise in balancing legacy systems, modernization, and innovative product development.
  • Extensive experience with strategic roadmap planning and successful product launches.
  • Hands-on knowledge of AI-driven software development practices.
  • Demonstrated experience with successful M&A technology integration.

Preferred

  • Background in GovTech or mission-driven technology companies.
  • Prior experience as a founder or senior leader in a high-growth startup environment.

Professional Attributes

  • Strong bias for action and urgency.
  • Commitment to quality and accountability.
  • Visionary leadership with strong execution abilities.
  • Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
  • Passionate about mentoring and talent development.

Compensation

This role pays a market-competitive base salary and is eligible to participate in the company's annual bonus plan.

You will also receive equity compensation through company stock options. PublicInput is backed by Growth Street Partners, a growth equity investor that led our Series A investment. The company has delivered sustained, profitable growth and has a clear line of sight toward a Series B milestone.

Benefits

  • Unlimited Paid Time Off: You know yourself best, so we trust you to take the time you need to maintain a rewarding work/life balance.
  • Group Health, Dental, and Vision Plan: PublicInput offers a company-subsidized healthcare plan for employees, covering up to 100% of your premiums or up to $800 monthly for you and your dependents. We also have options to add Dental, Vision, Life, and other benefit coverages for the employee and their family.
  • $1,000 HSA Contribution: PublicInput will contribute $1,000 annually (spread over each month) to an employee's Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Pre-tax 401k: The company provides access to make pre-tax contributions to a 401k program.

Company Culture

Our offices are based out of Raleigh Founded in the Glenwood South neighborhood of Downtown Raleigh. We're fortunate to be surrounded by fellow social entrepreneurs and high-growth companies. Glenwood South contains a multitude of restaurants, bars, unique shops and art galleries.

The Legal Bits

PublicInput is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you are required to sign and comply with an Employee Confidential Information Invention Assignment Agreement that requires, among other provisions, the assignment of rights to any invention made during your employment at the Company, and non-disclosure of Company proprietary information.

All company offers are contingent upon the completion of a criminal background check. Your employment is at-will and either you or we may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

PublicInput celebrates all people and is committed to working actively towards equity and accessibility for everyone.

We believe society is strongest when everyone is listened to, respected, valued, and able to contribute to the decision-making process, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religious faith, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

We seek talented individuals whose skills and experiences can help us transform the way government and communities work together.

We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all areas of our company.
Posted 2025-11-19

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