Vice President of Product Operations

Company Description Da Vinci Fintech SA is an innovative university association at Nova School of Business and Economics, founded in 2018 by enterprising students passionate about financial technology. The club promotes FinTech by embracing innovation, providing education, and fostering thought leadership within the Nova SBE community and across Europe. Its purpose is to connect the European FinTech ecosystem and help position Lisbon as a leading FinTech hub through awareness, employment, education, promotion, and advocacy. Nova FinTech Club develops the next generation of FinTech leaders by offering access to networks, knowledge, and events such as speaker series, panel discussions, and workshops. The organization operates on principles of integrity, teamwork, and strict adherence to ethical and legal standards.
Role Description The Vice President of Product Operations is a full-time, remote leadership role responsible for overseeing and optimizing the club’s FinTech-related products, initiatives, and member-facing experiences. This role will define and refine product operations frameworks, streamline processes, and coordinate cross-functional collaboration between product, events, marketing, and partnerships. The individual will lead planning and execution of product roadmaps, manage project timelines and resources, and ensure alignment with the club’s mission of education, innovation, and thought leadership in FinTech. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing product performance, identifying operational improvements, implementing best practices in product and program management, and maintaining clear communication with executive leadership and key stakeholders. The Vice President of Product Operations will also mentor team members, support data-driven decision-making, and help scale the organization’s initiatives sustainably.
Qualifications
Strong Product Operations experience, with the ability to design and improve processes that support portfolio-wide product delivery and performance.
Demonstrated Product Management skills, including roadmap planning, requirement definition, stakeholder alignment, and lifecycle management.
Program Management capabilities to oversee multiple initiatives, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive strategic club-wide programs.
Project Management skills to plan, prioritize, and execute projects on time and within scope, using appropriate tools and methodologies.
Advanced Analytical Skills for interpreting data, assessing product impact, and informing recommendations and strategic decisions.
Experience or strong interest in FinTech, digital products, or technology-driven initiatives, ideally within a student, startup, or non-profit environment.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work inclusively with diverse teams and stakeholders in a remote setting.
Proactive leadership, problem-solving mindset, and the ability to mentor and develop team members; prior leadership experience is an advantage.
Relevant academic background in business, economics, technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Work arrangement
Yes