šÆ Mission
As a Product Manager at OSS Ventures, your mission is to spearhead the development and strategic growth of innovative startups within our portfolio. You will champion the creation of market-leading B2B SaaS solutions that revolutionize operational efficiency in industries such as manufacturing and construction.
āļø Responsibilities
- Strategic Product Development: Lead the exploration and definition phases of new startup ventures, ensuring alignment with our mission to set new industry standards through technology-driven solutions.
- Market Validation and Launch: Define compelling product visions that integrate commercial viability, user-centric design, and technological innovation. Validate market potential and forge strategic partnerships or secure initial clients.
- Execution and Scalability: Drive the development of initial product iterations, overseeing their launch to early adopters to achieve revenue and user adoption targets. Ensure scalability and operational excellence as products evolve.
- Team Leadership and Coordination: Foster a culture of excellence and innovation within cross-functional teams. Collaborate closely with startup founders, leveraging their entrepreneurial drive and technical expertise to drive product success.
š Performance Indicators
- Commercial Success: Drive revenue growth and pipeline expansion (MRR).
- Product Impact: Measure market penetration, unit economics, user engagement, and satisfaction levels.
- Operational Efficiency: Manage technical debt, uphold design standards, and optimize startup development velocity.
š What Success Looks Like
Success in the Product Manager role at OSS Ventures is defined by achieving strategic milestones that align with our mission to innovate and scale impactful startups. Hereās what success looks like within your first 6 months:
Strategic Product Leadership
- Visionary Product Development: You have successfully defined and launched the initial product roadmap for at least one startup venture, aligning business goals with market needs and technological feasibility.
- Market Validation: You have validated the market potential of the startupās product through customer engagement and secured at least three organizations as co-construction partners or initial clients.
Performance Metrics Achievement
- Commercial Impact: You have contributed to the startup achieving measurable revenue growth milestones, including significant progress in Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) or other relevant financial metrics.
- User Adoption and Satisfaction: You have driven the acquisition of a substantial number of active users, with high engagement rates and positive feedback on the productās usability and value proposition.
Team and Collaboration Excellence
- Cross-functional Leadership: You have built strong relationships with the startupās founding team (CEO, CTO, and designer), fostering a collaborative environment that enhances product development speed and quality.
- Operational Efficiency: You have streamlined product development processes, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability to support rapid growth and market expansion.
Personal and Professional Growth
- Cultural Integration: You have seamlessly integrated into OSS Venturesā unique culture, embodying our values of trust, innovation, and transparency in all interactions.
- Career Advancement: You have demonstrated leadership and impact, positioning yourself as a key contributor to the startupās success and paving the way for future growth opportunities within OSS Ventures.