A high-impact opportunity is available for an experienced Chief Product Officer (CPO) to lead product strategy and execution for a fast-growing, publicly owned startup delivering solutions to established enterprise clients. This role sits at the center of business and product decision-making, driving the long-term direction of multiple SaaS products while working closely with leadership, engineering, and key stakeholders. Ideal for a bilingual product leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about SaaS growth, product profitability, and emerging technologies such as Generative AI.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee product strategy across multiple products, ensuring long-term growth and alignment with business goals.
- Drive product planning and execution using a user-centered approach while balancing business needs and customer outcomes.
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across engineering, leadership, sales, and customers to ensure smooth product delivery.
- Promote requirement definition and strategic prioritization through strong negotiation and stakeholder management.
- Stay updated on innovative technology trends such as Generative AI, sharing insights internally to guide future product direction.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner (Agile/Scrum) and/or in product management leadership roles.
- Strong product management experience within a SaaS product development company.
- Experience driving requirement definition while negotiating with customers and business teams (pre-sales, project managers, sales engineers).
- Experience tracking and leveraging new technologies such as Generative AI and emerging IT trends.
- Engineering background and/or strong understanding of UI/UX design principles.
- Experience managing and leading an organization of 5+ members.
Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership and decision-making ability with a strategic mindset.
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.
- Ability to simplify complex requirements and prioritize effectively.
- Strong business acumen with a clear focus on product growth and profitability.
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to balance analytics and user feedback.
- Curious and proactive personality with the ability to engage in constructive dialogue with engineering teams.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Fluent
- English: Fluent (business-level minimum)
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Strong experience shaping medium-to-long-term product roadmaps across multiple product lines.
- Demonstrated success working closely with executive leadership and contributing to business strategy.
- Deep interest in next-generation technology trends, including AI-driven product development.
About the Company
Our client is a publicly owned startup providing technology solutions to established companies. With a strong product-driven culture and an open decision-making environment, the company empowers leaders to shape business direction while delivering scalable SaaS solutions. Their fast decision-making style and modern work culture make them an attractive employer for senior professionals seeking both impact and flexibility.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Highly competitive compensation package
- Flexible working style including WFH and remote work options.
- Opportunity to influence executive-level decision making and product direction.
- High ownership role at the center of business strategy and product vision.
- Fast decision-making culture where ideas can quickly become real outcomes.
- Casual dress code and flexible work environment.
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