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Head of Product

Motion Recruitment, New York, NY, United States


Job Title:

Head of Product

Location:

Jersey City, NJ - Hybrid (3 Days)

*Must be located/authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship or transfer now or in the future. No C2C inquiries, please*

This fast-growing, venture-backed company is modernizing the waste, recycling, and logistics industry through innovative technology—bringing greater efficiency, transparency, and cost savings to a large, traditionally fragmented industry. By combining proprietary data, purpose-built software, and a large vendor network, the platform enables businesses to better manage waste operations while improving sustainability outcomes.

The Role This is a senior, player–coach leadership role responsible for both setting product strategy and staying hands‑on in execution. You’ll oversee the product function while directly owning the core platform—driving discovery, prioritization, and delivery. You’ll partner closely with executive leadership and cross‑functional teams to turn business objectives and customer insights into shipped product.

What You’ll Do

Own product strategy and roadmap across both software and service layers

Act as the hands‑on Product Manager for the core platform, leading discovery through delivery

Manage and mentor a small product team while building scalable processes

Define product vision, success metrics, and prioritization frameworks

Partner cross‑functionally to align on product direction and execution

Translate customer and operational needs into clear product requirements

Drive user research, feedback loops, and data analysis to inform decisions

Lead release planning and support go‑to‑market efforts

Track product performance through KPIs and iterate accordingly

Balance strategic leadership with hands‑on product development

Identify opportunities to improve both customer experience and operational efficiency

What They’re Looking For

7+ years in Product Management, including experience leading or mentoring others

Track record of owning product strategy while remaining hands‑on

Strong experience building and scaling B2B SaaS products

Deep familiarity with agile development and cross‑functional collaborationl

Ability to operate in a player–coach capacity across strategy and execution

Strong communication and stakeholder alignment skills

Data‑driven mindset with strong product intuition

Comfort in fast‑paced, ambiguous, high‑growth environments

Bonus: experience in logistics, marketplaces, or operationally complex industries

Compensation:

$200,000 - $270,000. Flexibility with experience.

Posted By: Emily Rose O'Connell

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