Provide line management and daily leadership for the six-person product and design team
Coach, mentor, and act as a trusted thinking partner to keep the team energised, focused, and aligned towards shared objectives
Own the end-to-end product delivery process from ideation to release
Maintain delivery schedules, remove blockers, and sustain momentum while collaborating with engineering and stakeholders
Balance quality with speed in product development
Act as a key interface between the product team and customers
Support successful client rollouts through close collaboration with Customer Success and Sales
Guide implementation and delivery
Thoughtfully manage stakeholder expectations
Act as a key point of alignment between customer needs and product strategy
Ensure smooth role transition and supportive handover process
Champion team members' career growth and development
Lead performance review process in April 2026
Foster cross-functional collaboration across Product, Design, Engineering, Customer Success, Sales, and the leadership team
Optimise product development processes for efficient, predictable delivery
Track progress against roadmap goals
Work closely with the CEO and squad leads to plan effectively and proactively address risks or blockers
Bring the voice of customers into product discussions
Shape thoughtful, customer-informed decisions that drive long-term value
Partner with the CEO on strategic alignment between long-term vision and immediate execution

Proven track record of taking products from initial concept through to launch and adoption, with a focus on user impact and iteration
Deep understanding of startup dynamics, with a history of thriving in fast-paced, early-stage environments
Proven ability to empower remote teams (led by a trio of product, design and engineering), drive growth, and lead with empathy and optimism—experienced in guiding cross-functional squads to deliver aligned, high-impact outcomes efficiently
Strong foundation in product development methodologies (Agile, design thinking, etc.)
Experience developing and scaling software-as-a-service products for business customers
Demonstrated success engaging customers collaboratively, identifying novel use cases, and solving complex business problems
Known for rigorously challenging ideas and assumptions rather than accepting them at face value
Strong advocate for design thinking, consistently championing user needs across the business
Enthusiastic about AI applications with solid understanding of core principles, benefits, and limitations

Experience within HR technology, particularly interview intelligence and/or assessment platforms
Background building products for enterprise clients

Remote (Country)

Team size: 6. Structure: product and design team

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