Product Strategy & Development Lead

ABOUT REFORGE

• Results over certifications
• Going deep, rather than skimming the surface
• Continuous learning, over static expertise
  
  

“I got my MBA at Berkeley, but this program has been more transformational for me then the entire two years I spent there. Thank you!”“Reforge has easily been one of the best investments of time and money I've ever made in my professional development. I love how the course codifies what I've been doing for the last four years as VP of Marketing.”“Reforge is easily the highest quality professional skills program out there. If I had to choose between attending an unlimited number of industry conferences, versus going only to the Reforge, I'd choose Reforge without hesitation.”

WHY THIS ROLE IS UNIQUE

• Inside View Of Tech - The role is an interesting way to get an inside view of strategies from leading tech companies.  You will get to learn from the leaders, see across multiple companies, and become the knowledge expert in some frontier areas in a very short period of time. 
• Reforge Network - The role will be plugged into both our community of experts (VP's at top tech companies) and the Reforge alum community (PM's → VP's in Series B to public software companies). 
• Build A Product - The role is a good opportunity to leverage the skillsets built in management consulting, biz ops, or other related roles in a way that builds a product that will be sold to end consumers.  You will directly be responsible for driving revenue of the business. 
• Strategy + Execution - This role will own the end to end process of bringing a new Reforge program to market.  It is a mix of both strategy and execution work.  
• Lifestyle - There is very little travel required for this role.  We operate as a distributed team and financially support the work environment you thrive in.  
• Brand Association - Reforge has a top tier reputation within the technology community. Former employees have gone on to roles at Google, Stripe, and other leading companies.
• Early Stage Startup - For those interested in early stage startups, Reforge is a rare opportunity to join very early (<20 people) without taking on product-market fit, distribution, funding or compensation risk.
  
  

CAREER PROGRESSION

1. Build and Lead Teams Within Reforge
   
   
   • You will be the foundation of the largest and fastest growing team within Reforge.  After 12-24 months in this role, you will go on to build and lead multiple teams within your existing or new topic area to expand the program catalogue.  
   • In addition, as a fast growing tech company, there will be leadership opportunities across Product, Operations, and Marketing. 
     
     
2. Transition Into Product, Growth, or Data Related Role At A Top Tech Company
   
   
   • After 12 to 24 months in this role, you will have become a knowledge expert in a frontier, high demand topic and seen the leading strategies across a breadth of companies.  With our network of leading managers, alums, and venture capitalists, we have an inside line to open roles at almost every major tech company and startup and will work with you to get placed at a role of your desire. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• The primary goal of this role is to un-trap the knowledge stuck in the head of the worlds leading practitioners. 
• You will own a frontier topic within Product Management, Marketing, or Engineering and identify opportunities for new Reforge programs within that topic. 
• You will get partnered with 1-3 VP's from leading companies like Pinterest, Atlassian, HubSpot, Uber and more to identify opportunities for new products within your topic vertical and run end to end development of go to market and content strategy. 
• Work directly with the subject matter experts to gather, analyze, synthesize and structure detailed information around your topic vertical.
• Drive analytical research that combines our proprietary primary research with outside information to develop thought frameworks, examples, and case studies around recent and relevant companies
• Collaborate with a cross functional team of content designers, editors, program producers, and others to assemble world-class content for a Reforge program.
• Execute user feedback sessions to refine positioning and improve overall quality and depth of Reforge programs.
• Help improve the velocity of new product development.
  
  

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

• Reforge Subject Matter Experts - Leaders at companies like Pinterest, Uber, Atlassian, Google, LinkedIn, and more.
• Program Production Team - Cross functional team of content designers, producers, and contract researchers. 
• CEO - You'll work closely with the CEO, Brian Balfour, as new Program production is our top priority.  Learn more about Brian here: https://brianbalfour.com
• World Class Students - Our programs are application only and selective.  They attract top performers from the world's leading tech companies.  
  
  

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 4+ years total experience, including 2+ years in a management consulting, market/business research with preferred project experience in the technology/software industry and one private equity rotation and/or 2+ years of experience in a product, digital marketing, biz ops or data role for a technology company
• Deep analytical and quantitative problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex, disparate ideas in a well structured and easy to consume way
• Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative market research methods
• Intellectual curiosity with love for digging multiple layers deep on frontier topics
• Ability to lead a cross functional team of analytical and creative backgrounds
• Proficient in Excel and Keynote/Powerpoint 
• Interest or previous experience in software, technology, or education industries
• Travel to San Francisco 2 to 4 times per year required
  
  

BENEFITS

• Flexible/Distributed Work Environment - Everyone does their best work in different environments. We operate as a distributed-first team and offer financial support that enables you to create the schedule and environment that fits to you.
• Professional Development - We focus on a culture of learning. We offer full financial reimbursement for almost all professional development interests and efforts.
• Benefits - We offer top rated health, vision, and dental insurance. We cover 100% of monthly premiums for employees, and 70% for dependents.
• Salary + Equity - We offer highly competitive salary and equity inline with top tier technology companies.
• Flexible PTO - Having plentiful “off the grid” time is a key to doing your best work. We offer flexible PTO. Take time when you need it. Everyone must take at least 15 days per year, and we highly encourage more.