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Director of Product
Primary Role:
Leads multiple product teams; responsible for execution and people development
Reporting Relations:
Reports to VP/CPO
Decision Making Authority:
Budget + roadmap authority within domain
Stratigic Planning
Owns annual planning for org slice
Team Management:
Manages GPMs/PMs
Meeting Involvment:
Core leadership team member
Project Management:
Oversees delivery across teams
Communication:
Executive reporting responsibility
Professional Development:
→ VP of Product
Lead Product Manager
Primary Role:
Leads a product area and coordinates other PMs without formal people management
Reporting Relations:
Reports to Director
Decision Making Authority:
Final call on roadmap within area
Stratigic Planning
Drives planning within product area
Team Management:
May coordinate 1–2 PMs (informal)
Meeting Involvment:
Facilitates roadmap reviews
Project Management:
Manages multi-stream launches
Communication:
Primary cross-functional voice
Professional Development:
→ GPM / Director
Startup Chief of Staff
Primary Role:
Strategic partner and advisor, aligning and executing organizational goals
Reporting Relations:
Reports to CEO, with a broader reporting structure
Decision Making Authority:
Significant, delegated authority for executive decisions
Stratigic Planning
Active in development and execution of strategic plans
Team Management:
Manages cross-functional teams and projects
Meeting Involvment:
Actively participating, presenting, and driving decisions
Project Management:
Oversees large, complex projects impacting the organization
Communication:
Represents the executive internally and externally
Professional Development:
Broadens strategic leadership and management skills