Head of Product

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 6000000 - Rs 8000000 (ie INR 60-80 LPA)

Min Experience: 12 years

Location: Chennai

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a senior product leader to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of an enterprise-grade AI-powered platform. Reporting to the Chief AI Officer, this role will own the end-to-end product function, including Product Management, Product Design, and User Research. You will play a critical role in scaling the product from a feature-driven solution to a robust, integrated platform that delivers measurable value to enterprise customers. This position requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with a strong focus on building AI-driven capabilities that are production-ready and commercially impactful. You will work closely with engineering, sales, and leadership teams to align product direction with business growth, customer needs, and market opportunities, while engaging with global stakeholders across the US and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall product vision, roadmap, and execution strategy aligned with business and revenue goals.
• Lead and scale cross-functional product teams across Product Management, Design, and Research, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Build and deliver AI/ML-powered product capabilities, ensuring successful transition from concept to production at enterprise scale.
• Drive platform evolution by transforming point solutions into scalable, modular, and integrated product ecosystems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure product decisions align with technical architecture, data layers, and system constraints.
• Partner with sales and commercial teams to shape product positioning, pricing, and packaging for enterprise customers.
• Engage directly with enterprise clients to understand needs, gather feedback, and refine product strategy to accelerate deal cycles.
• Lead product discovery, define clear PRDs, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality product releases.
• Communicate product strategy effectively to executive leadership, board members, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor product performance, customer adoption, and market trends to continuously refine and optimize the roadmap.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 10+ years of experience in product management, including 4+ years leading product, design, and research teams in a B2B SaaS environment.
• Proven track record of building and scaling AI/ML-driven products from prototype to production in enterprise settings.
• Strong understanding of enterprise buying behavior, particularly within HR Tech, L&D, or Talent Management domains.
• Experience in evolving products from standalone solutions to scalable platforms, with a deep understanding of associated challenges.
• Strong platform thinking with the ability to align product decisions with data architecture and system design.
• Commercial acumen with experience supporting enterprise sales, pricing strategies, and customer engagement.
• Execution-focused mindset with the ability to balance speed, quality, and long-term strategy.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with global exposure and travel readiness.