Vice President of Product
Breakout Finance, Mc Lean, VA, United States
Vice President of Product
at Breakout Finance
Location:
Based in Northern Virginia or Charleston, with an expectation of approximately one domestic trip per month to the alternate location.
Compensation: $175,000
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About the Role
Breakout Finance is seeking a Vice President of Product to own and drive the design, development, and optimization of our internal operating system. This role sits at the intersection of product management, operations, and technology, responsible for transforming how the company operates by aligning systems, workflows, and teams into a scalable, high-performance engine. You will act as the product owner of our operational infrastructure, leading the integration of systems, automation, AI, and process design to enable the company to scale originations from $100M to $250M annually without proportional headcount growth.
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Mission
To design and continuously evolve Breakout’s operating system by:
Optimizing operational technology architecture and integrations
Building scalable, standardized workflows across the lending lifecycle
Eliminating manual work through automation and AI
Enabling seamless collaboration across Sales, Underwriting, Finance, Closing, and Back Office
Driving measurable gains in productivity, speed, and operational excellence
What You’ll Own (Product Mindset)
You will function as the
Product Owner/Lead , responsible for:
The end-to-end operating experience across all teams
The technology stack and system integrations
The workflow architecture and process design
The continuous improvement backlog (automation, AI, process optimization)
Adoption, usability, and performance of internal systems
Key Outcomes
Optimize all operational platforms (CRM, underwriting systems, back-office tools)
Design and implement system integrations that eliminate swivel-chair work
Deploy AI-assisted and automated workflows across all departments
Map, redesign, and standardize workflows across the full lending lifecycle
Develop and implement SOPs, SLAs, and operational playbooks
Establish dashboards and KPIs for data-driven decision making
Improve cycle times across Sales, Underwriting, Closing, and Finance
Enable 2.5x origination capacity without proportional headcount growth
Core Responsibilities
Product & Systems Leadership
Own the roadmap for the operating system
Evaluate and optimize operational technology platforms
Design integrations and data flows across systems
Prioritize and implement automation and AI use cases
Process & Workflow Design
Map current workflows and identify inefficiencies
Design scalable, standardized processes across all teams
Create operational playbooks, SOPs, and decision frameworks
Establish cross-functional SLAs and handoff protocols
Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner with Sales, Underwriting, Finance, Closing, F&A, and Legal teams
Train and influence teams to adopt optimized workflows and systems
Drive alignment between technology and operational execution
Continuous Improvement & Analytics
Build and manage a backlog of improvements (automation, AI, process enhancements)
Develop dashboards and KPIs to measure efficiency and adoption
Continuously refine workflows based on performance data
Core Competencies
Strong background in fintech systems, automation, or product management
Experience with workflow tools, CRM systems, and system integrations
Familiarity with AI tools for operational efficiency
Expertise in process optimization, operational excellence, or product operations
Ability to translate business needs into scalable systems and workflows
Strong change management and cross-functional leadership skills
Growth mindset, entrepreneurial thinking, and high ownership mentality
Logical reasoning and confident decision-making
Commitment to delivering outstanding client service through operational excellence
Breakout Core Competencies
Integrity and transparency
Solution-oriented and innovative
Creative and entrepreneurial
Delivering outstanding customer service
What We Offer
An enjoyable culture that encourages collaboration and rewards strong performance
Cash bonus opportunities based on Company and individual performance
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
Vol Long Term Disability, Basic/Vol Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Paid, flexible vacation and holidays
Day off on your birthday
Free parking and casual work environment with no formal dress code
Why This Role Matters
This role is critical to building the company’s future operating model. You are not just improving processes— you are designing the system that allows Breakout to scale efficiently, intelligently, and competitively. xywuqvp
You are building the operating system that makes everyone in the company “superhuman.”
at Breakout Finance
Location:
Based in Northern Virginia or Charleston, with an expectation of approximately one domestic trip per month to the alternate location.
Compensation: $175,000
________________________________________
About the Role
Breakout Finance is seeking a Vice President of Product to own and drive the design, development, and optimization of our internal operating system. This role sits at the intersection of product management, operations, and technology, responsible for transforming how the company operates by aligning systems, workflows, and teams into a scalable, high-performance engine. You will act as the product owner of our operational infrastructure, leading the integration of systems, automation, AI, and process design to enable the company to scale originations from $100M to $250M annually without proportional headcount growth.
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Mission
To design and continuously evolve Breakout’s operating system by:
Optimizing operational technology architecture and integrations
Building scalable, standardized workflows across the lending lifecycle
Eliminating manual work through automation and AI
Enabling seamless collaboration across Sales, Underwriting, Finance, Closing, and Back Office
Driving measurable gains in productivity, speed, and operational excellence
What You’ll Own (Product Mindset)
You will function as the
Product Owner/Lead , responsible for:
The end-to-end operating experience across all teams
The technology stack and system integrations
The workflow architecture and process design
The continuous improvement backlog (automation, AI, process optimization)
Adoption, usability, and performance of internal systems
Key Outcomes
Optimize all operational platforms (CRM, underwriting systems, back-office tools)
Design and implement system integrations that eliminate swivel-chair work
Deploy AI-assisted and automated workflows across all departments
Map, redesign, and standardize workflows across the full lending lifecycle
Develop and implement SOPs, SLAs, and operational playbooks
Establish dashboards and KPIs for data-driven decision making
Improve cycle times across Sales, Underwriting, Closing, and Finance
Enable 2.5x origination capacity without proportional headcount growth
Core Responsibilities
Product & Systems Leadership
Own the roadmap for the operating system
Evaluate and optimize operational technology platforms
Design integrations and data flows across systems
Prioritize and implement automation and AI use cases
Process & Workflow Design
Map current workflows and identify inefficiencies
Design scalable, standardized processes across all teams
Create operational playbooks, SOPs, and decision frameworks
Establish cross-functional SLAs and handoff protocols
Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner with Sales, Underwriting, Finance, Closing, F&A, and Legal teams
Train and influence teams to adopt optimized workflows and systems
Drive alignment between technology and operational execution
Continuous Improvement & Analytics
Build and manage a backlog of improvements (automation, AI, process enhancements)
Develop dashboards and KPIs to measure efficiency and adoption
Continuously refine workflows based on performance data
Core Competencies
Strong background in fintech systems, automation, or product management
Experience with workflow tools, CRM systems, and system integrations
Familiarity with AI tools for operational efficiency
Expertise in process optimization, operational excellence, or product operations
Ability to translate business needs into scalable systems and workflows
Strong change management and cross-functional leadership skills
Growth mindset, entrepreneurial thinking, and high ownership mentality
Logical reasoning and confident decision-making
Commitment to delivering outstanding client service through operational excellence
Breakout Core Competencies
Integrity and transparency
Solution-oriented and innovative
Creative and entrepreneurial
Delivering outstanding customer service
What We Offer
An enjoyable culture that encourages collaboration and rewards strong performance
Cash bonus opportunities based on Company and individual performance
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
Vol Long Term Disability, Basic/Vol Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Paid, flexible vacation and holidays
Day off on your birthday
Free parking and casual work environment with no formal dress code
Why This Role Matters
This role is critical to building the company’s future operating model. You are not just improving processes— you are designing the system that allows Breakout to scale efficiently, intelligently, and competitively. xywuqvp
You are building the operating system that makes everyone in the company “superhuman.”