Product/gtm Leader - San Francisco, United States - Collinear

Description

Company Overview:

Collinear AI is a well-funded, VC-backed stealth startup based in the Bay Area, specializing in AI Alignment.

With a team boasting expertise from Stanford, Hugging Face, and Salesforce, we are dedicated to customizing open-source LLMs to reflect enterprise-specific values and offerings, moving beyond generic ChatGPT-style responses to unlock the full potential of AI for businesses.

What You'll Do:

• Understand: Assess customer needs and challenges in implementing AI Chatbots.
• Optimise: Utilise your product knowledge and Go-ToMarket expertise to tailor our SaaS product to meet customer requirements across various industry verticals.
• Develop and Deploy: Craft tailored solutions and deploy them on the customer's servers.
• Support: Collaborate with internal teams and customers to ensure the delivery of highquality products and provide ongoing support.

What You'll Need:

• 2 to 4+ years of product owner experience at early to growthstage startups.
• Proven track record in building and launching successful, highgrowth products.
• Ability to execute product strategies effectively in both shortterm and longterm contexts.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a Technical or mathheavy field such as Computer Science, Engineering, or Statistics.
• Experience in building and shipping exceptional product experiences.
• Passion for solving complex problems with a customercentered design approach.
• Comfortable leading teams through ambiguity.

Product Management Experience: 5+ years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of successfully launching and scaling products from inception to market.

Experience in the AI or language processing domain is highly desirable.

• Go-ToMarket Expertise: Strong understanding of Go-ToMarket (GTM) strategies and best practices, with experience developing and executing GTM plans for new products or features. Experience with B2B enterprise software products is preferred.
• Customer-

Centric Mindset:

Demonstrated ability to deeply understand customer needs, pain points, and use cases, and translate them into product requirements and features.

Strong empathy for customers and a commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences.

• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, with the ability to leverage data to make informed decisions and drive product strategy. Experience with tools and techniques for product analytics and metrics tracking is a plus.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence crossfunctional teams and drive alignment towards common goals. Experience leading and mentoring product management teams is advantageous.
• Strategic Thinking: Strategic mindset with the ability to think analytically and creatively about complex business problems and opportunities. Proven ability to develop and execute product strategies that drive business growth and competitive advantage.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts and ideas clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. Experience presenting to executive leadership and external stakeholders is beneficial.
• Technical Aptitude: Solid understanding of technical concepts and familiarity with software development methodologies and technologies. Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams and translate technical requirements into product features.
• Certifications: Certifications in product management, project management, or related areas are beneficial. Examples include Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Pragmatic Marketing Certification (PMC), or Product Management Certification from recognised institutions.

Who You Are:

• A masterful prioritiser who can balance competing objectives and prioritize effectively.
• Highly organised thinker with the ability to structure processes around mental models and communicate effectively.
• Experienced in scaling products from $0 to over $15M+.
• Customercentric mindset with a focus on enhancing user experiences.
• Proficient in understanding systems and implementing changes to achieve business and customer goals.

Roles & Responsibilities for GTM/Product Lead:

• Strategic Product Vision: Develop and articulate a strategic vision for the product, aligning with the company's overall goals and objectives. This includes understanding market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes to inform product development.
• Go-ToMarket Strategy: Define and execute comprehensive Go-ToMarket (GTM) strategies for the product, including segmentation, targeting, positioning, and pricing strategies. Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure alignment and successful execution.
• Product Development: Lead the product development process from ideation to launch, working closely with engineering, design, and other stakeholders. Drive product