Head of Product

Head of Product

About Guidewheel:
Guidewheel (guidewheel.com) is on a mission to empower all the world’s factories to reach sustainable peak performance. Our plug-and-play platform fits seamlessly into manufacturing workflows, collecting proprietary data and improving with each customer. Built by industry, software, and AI experts, Guidewheel transforms operations and elevates manufacturing efficiency.

Role Overview:
As Head of Product, you will drive Guidewheel’s product strategy and execution while leading and mentoring a small but growing team of product managers, designers, UX specialists, and QA. In this player-coach role, you’ll spend significant time as a hands-on contributor, directly driving high-priority projects while also owning the overall roadmap and team development. You’ll work closely with engineering, design, customer success, and leadership to ensure Guidewheel continues to deliver exceptional value to our customers and stays ahead in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Leadership:

• Own the product vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with Guidewheel’s mission, strategy, and customer needs.
• Balance short-term deliverables with long-term strategic goals, prioritizing effectively to maximize impact.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement, leveraging industry trends, customer feedback, and emerging technologies.

Team Management and Development:

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 6, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and customer-obsessed culture.
• Provide guidance and coaching on best practices for product discovery, delivery, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Set clear goals and expectations for the team, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

Hands-On Product Ownership:

• Lead by example, driving key projects and initiatives as a hands-on contributor.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute detailed product requirements and launch plans.
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, balancing business objectives with technical feasibility and customer needs.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Serve as the voice of the product team, communicating roadmap priorities, trade-offs, and progress to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Build strong partnerships with engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success to ensure seamless product execution and adoption.
• Represent Guidewheel externally, engaging with customers, partners, and the broader market to champion our mission.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in product management, with 2+ years in a leadership role, ideally at a high-growth SaaS startup.
• Proven track record of managing and scaling product teams while staying hands-on with high-priority initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in owning and launching innovative, data-driven products.
• Experience with AI, manufacturing technology, or other complex, technical product domains is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering exceptional user experiences.
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and influence diverse teams.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• A chance to shape and grow Guidewheel’s product team and strategy from the ground up.
• Opportunity to work with a talented, mission-driven team passionate about manufacturing and sustainability.