Vice President of Product Strategy and Operations

Position Overview
The Vice President of Product Strategy and Operations is responsible for formulating the company's overall product development strategy and establishing an efficient product operations management system. This role ensures that product planning aligns with corporate business objectives, market demands, and customer needs.
The position oversees product strategic planning, product portfolio management, market demand analysis, product lifecycle management, operational performance, and cross-functional collaboration. It involves working closely with teams such as Product, R&D, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and Finance to drive the effective implementation of product strategies and continuously enhance the commercial value of products.
II. Key Responsibilities
1. Product Strategic Planning
Formulate the company's medium- to long-term product development strategy.
Determine product development directions and key focus areas based on overall business objectives.
Analyze market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape to identify product opportunities.
Develop product portfolio plans and establish product priorities.
Periodically evaluate product strategies and adjust them in response to market changes.
2. Product Operations Management
Establish and refine the product operations management system.
Define product operation goals, workflows, and management standards.
Monitor product operational metrics and business performance.
Analyze product usage, customer feedback, and market performance.
Drive continuous improvement in product operational efficiency and customer value.
3. Product Roadmap Management
Develop and maintain the company's product roadmap.
Determine product priorities based on market opportunities, customer needs, and business goals.
Coordinate product development resources and project schedules.
Regularly review the execution of the product roadmap.
Ensure product planning aligns with the company's annual business plan.
4. Product Lifecycle Management
Manage the entire product lifecycle, from planning and development to market launch and continuous optimization.
Evaluate the market performance and commercial value of products at various stages.
Drive continuous optimization and business growth for mature products.
Formulate adjustment plans for underperforming products.
Propose product upgrades or phase-outs based on market conditions and business performance.
5. Market and Customer Analysis
Continuously research target markets, industry trends, and the competitive landscape.
Analyze customer needs, product usage patterns, and customer feedback.
Establish product information feedback mechanisms with sales and customer-facing teams.
Identify potential customer needs and new product development opportunities.
Translate market and customer insights into the basis for product strategy. 6. Product Commercialization Management
Participate in formulating product launch and commercialization plans.
Coordinate product promotion efforts with sales and marketing teams.
Support product pricing, market positioning, and business model planning.
Monitor market performance following new product launches.
Analyze product revenue, customer growth, and profitability.
7. Product Performance Management
Establish a system of key performance indicators (KPIs) for products.
Track product revenue, user growth, customer retention, and usage metrics.
Analyze product investment, costs, and commercial returns.
Regularly produce product performance analysis reports.
Drive adjustments to product strategy and operational methods based on data insights.
8. Cross-functional Coordination
Coordinate across product, R&D, design, sales, marketing, operations, and customer service teams.
Ensure alignment across departments regarding product strategy and business priorities.
Drive the implementation of cross-functional product projects according to established plans.
Resolve resource and coordination issues during product strategy execution.
Establish stable and efficient product collaboration mechanisms.
9. Product Process and Efficiency Optimization
Evaluate existing product management and operational processes.
Identify efficiency issues within product planning, development, and operations.
Drive the standardization and continuous improvement of product processes.
Optimize mechanisms for product decision-making and resource allocation.
Enhance the overall execution efficiency of the product team.
10. Team Management
Oversee the organizational development of the product strategy and operations team.
Define team objectives, work standards, and performance requirements.
Mentor and develop senior product management and operations talent.
Establish talent development mechanisms for product strategy and operations.
Drive the team to enhance product management and commercial operation capabilities.
III. Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Product Management, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
MBA or advanced management education preferred.
Work Experience
Extensive experience in product strategy, product management, product operations, or related fields.
Experience in senior product management or corporate management roles.
Experience managing the full product lifecycle.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale product projects.
Experience managing multiple product lines or product portfolios preferred.
Professional Competencies
Familiarity with product strategic planning and product operations management.
Strong capabilities in market and customer needs analysis. Possesses excellent business and data analysis skills.
Familiar with product roadmaps and product lifecycle management.
Demonstrates strong project management and execution capabilities.
Able to translate market needs into clear product plans.
Leadership
Possesses excellent team leadership and talent development skills.
Demonstrates strong cross-functional coordination abilities.
Able to communicate effectively with the CEO, CPO, and senior management team.
Possesses strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Able to maintain a long-term product strategic mindset in a rapidly changing market environment.

Work arrangement
Yes