Company Overview:
BlueOptima’s vision is to become the global reference for the optimization of the performance of Software Engineers. We provide industry-leading objective metrics in software development, enabling large organizations to deliver better software, faster, and at a lower cost. We are located in London (our HQ), Mexico, India, and the US, with over 110 employees from different nationalities. We promote an open-minded environment where employees are encouraged to create their own success story.
Job Summary:
As the Chief Product Officer, you will be a critical senior leader responsible for developing our product strategy in alignment with the business strategy. You’ll manage a cross-functional team of Product Managers, UX, and Technical Writing professionals across our London, India, and Mexico offices. This role requires an experienced professional with a deep understanding of software engineering and data analytics, as well as a proven track record of P&L ownership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and articulate a compelling product vision and strategy that aligns with overall business objectives.
- Take full ownership of the product’s P&L, driving revenue growth, market share expansion, and profitability.
- Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and research to development and launch.
- Actively leverage software engineering metrics and data analytics to guide the product roadmap, identify opportunities, and ensure scalability.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing product organization of 10+ individuals.
- Partner with engineering, sales, marketing, and other departments to ensure seamless product development and adoption.
- Act as a key customer advocate by deeply understanding user needs, pain points, and market trends.
- Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to maintain a competitive edge.
Skills and Experience:
- Extensive experience in a senior product leadership role (e.g., Global Head of Product, CPO, or similar) within a software or technology business.
- Deep expertise in software engineering and data analytics, with a specific focus on using software engineering metrics to inform product strategy.
- A proven track record of building and delivering solutions for personas ranging from software engineers to CIOs/CTOs.
- A clear ability to drive revenue and foster significant business growth through P&L management.
- Proven experience in building, leading, and scaling high-performing product teams, including managing managers and multiple product lines.
- Highly adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic scale-up environment.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively.
Benefits & Culture:
- A competitive base salary of £135K – £150K, plus benefits.
- 32 days of holiday (including bank holidays).
- A flexible work-from-home policy (two days a week).
- Opportunities for international travel and global meetups.
- A creative, innovative, and welcoming global team culture.
- We are a licensed visa sponsor and welcome applicants through the UK Skilled Worker route if required.
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