About the Job
About DecisionNext
DecisionNext’s proprietary SaaS technology combines sophisticated AI with expert human judgment to significantly outperform traditional approaches to commodity transaction decision‑making. Our scenario‑based system — already integrated at numerous Fortune 500 companies — is delivered as an intuitive SaaS platform that blends econometric models, Monte Carlo simulation, optimization techniques, and extensive automated back‑testing in a single application.
We are in a steep growth phase, working across food, agriculture, and natural resources industries , helping executives and procurement teams make better decisions that move millions of dollars. Our culture rewards those who are smart, curious, customer‑obsessed, and productively irreverent .
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Product Manager to lead the strategy, priorities, and development of our SaaS product portfolio. This role requires a customer‑obsessed, data‑driven leader who thrives on complexity and can translate business needs into valuable, scalable solutions.
You will bridge quantitative models and executive decision‑making , working with Data Science, Engineering, and Customer teams to deliver products that enable our customers to act with confidence. The ideal candidate has deep experience in SaaS, a proven record of launching successful products, and the ability to influence at all levels, from developers to the C‑suite.
Key Responsibilities
1. Product Strategy and Vision
- Vision & Roadmap – Define and execute a product vision aligned with company goals and market opportunities. Own the roadmap, balancing research, customer feedback, and business priorities.
- Industry Context – Stay at the forefront of procurement, commodity, and SaaS market trends. Ensure DecisionNext remains differentiated with cutting‑edge features and usability.
- Metrics & Outcomes – Define OKRs and track impact across adoption, retention, and customer ROI.
- Think Big – Reimagine processes and unlock transformative opportunities for our customers.
2. Product Discovery and Development
- Research – Drive deep discovery: interviews, surveys, usability testing, pilots. Translate findings into actionable product insights.
- Translate & Execute – Convert strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Collaborate – Partner with Data Science (econometric modeling, Monte Carlo, optimization) and Engineering to ensure delivery of scalable, high‑performance features.
- Analyze – Continuously monitor product usage, back‑testing, and customer workflows to drive iteration.
- Deliver Results with Attention to Detail – Get the details right, ensuring usability and precision in every release.
3. Cross‑Functional Leadership
- Evangelize – Clearly communicate product vision, value, and roadmap to customers, executives, and internal stakeholders.
- Partner – Work hand‑in‑hand with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to enable effective go‑to‑market strategies and support adoption at scale.
- Prioritize – Balance competing demands and build alignment around the most impactful initiatives.
- Own It – Act on behalf of the company, not just your product scope.
4. Mentorship and Process Improvement
- Mentor – Guide junior members of the Engineering team and contribute to a culture of curiosity, accountability, and growth.
- Improve – Champion customer‑centric product practices, agility, and experimentation.
- Take Action, Make Mistakes, and Learn – Build an environment where iteration and learning drive progress.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA a plus.
- 5+ years of product management experience, with a significant focus in SaaS environments .
- Proven success launching and managing SaaS products end‑to‑end.
- Strong strategic and analytical skills; a data‑driven decision maker.
- Excellent leadership, storytelling, and interpersonal skills; capable of influencing senior executives.
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