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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

Product Strategy Lead

Primary Role:

Focuses on long-term product direction, market positioning, and growth bets

Reporting Relations:

Reports to VP/CPO

Decision Making Authority:

Influences major investment decisions

Stratigic Planning

Owns 1–3 year product strategy

Team Management:

None or small team

Meeting Involvment:

Executive strategy forums

Project Management:

Leads 0→1 initiatives

Communication:

Investor/board narrative input

Professional Development:

→ VP / CPO

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