Our PE-backed B2B SaaS client was gearing up for aggressive growth and needed a Senior Product Director to lead their flagship portfolio.
They were in search of a senior leader with a proven track record scaling to $100M+, ideally within a PE-backed organization. Their ideal hire also needed experience owning the platform strategy for a multi-suite SaaS that had a professional services component.
The Platform Powerhouse – $190k Base + 25% Bonus + Options
- Product leader at a PE-backed B2B SaaS
- Scaled their flagship portfolio from $30M to $150M+ ARR
- Led a team of 10 PMs with full P&L responsibility
- Owned platform strategy as well as service delivery
The Integration Innovator – $220k Base + 25% Bonus + Options
- Product leader at a B2B SaaS startup that grew from $15M to $50M ARR
- It was then acquired by a PE firm and crossed $100M ARR
- Led a team of 15 PMs
- Oversaw the entire portfolio, platforms team, integrations of new SaaS acquisitions, and the services that wrapped around them
The Hire
- Product Leader at a PE-backed B2B Saas and grew it to $100M ARR
- Led a pivot from being a services provider to a SaaS provider with a services component
- Also started up a platforms team and owned its strategy
- Past 0-1 product leadership experience
To secure this candidate, our client offered a $200k Base + 20% Bonus + Options.
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