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Principal Product Manager
Primary Role:
Most senior IC; defines product direction in critical business areas
Reporting Relations:
Reports to VP/CPO
Decision Making Authority:
Sets direction for major product bets
Stratigic Planning
Co-defines annual strategy
Team Management:
No direct reports; informal leadership
Meeting Involvment:
Frequently presents to exec team
Project Management:
Oversees strategic initiatives
Communication:
Board/exec-level clarity
Professional Development:
→ Director / VP
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
VP of Product
Primary Role:
Executive owner of product execution and org performance
Reporting Relations:
Reports to CEO
Decision Making Authority:
Budget + investment authority
Stratigic Planning
Drives multi-year strategy
Team Management:
Manages Directors/Head of Product
Meeting Involvment:
Exec team + board
Project Management:
Oversees product P&L impact
Communication:
Board/investor comms
Professional Development:
→ CPO