Talent.com
Chief Product Officer

Chief Product Officer

Valid8 Financial, Inc., CO, United States
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

The Chief Product Officer (CPO) serves as the executive leader responsible for shaping, driving, and executing the overall product vision and strategy for AbsenceSoft. This role oversees all aspects of product management, innovation, design, and market alignment to ensure the company delivers cutting-edge leave management software solutions that meet evolving client needs. The CPO partners closely with other executive leaders to align product strategies with business objectives, while fostering a culture of innovation, scalability, and customer-centric design.

Who We Are

AbsenceSoft is elevating the leave and accommodations experience and is looking to hire amazing people like you! We create user-friendly, secure, and compliant technology that empowers employers to bring humanity, certainty and efficiency to the leave and accommodation experience. Made by HR Professionals for HR Professionals, we\'re proud of where we\'ve been and excited about where we\'re headed. We value creative, innovative people who are passionate about their work and who believe there is always a better way.

Leading With Our Core Values

  • Make a Difference. We are inspired to make an impact through our hard work, talent and passion. We push ourselves each day to better serve our teams, our clients, and our community.
  • Team First. We are driven by team spirit not by self-interest. We value collaboration and approach our work with humility and a desire to win together.
  • Own it. If we say it, we mean it. We follow through on our commitments, step up to deliver, and grow from our successes and failures.
  • Everyone Matters. No matter your background or experience, everyone\'s voice holds value here.

What You’ll Do

  • Define and execute the overall product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AbsenceSoft’s solutions portfolio.
  • Oversee the full lifecycle of product management, including ideation, requirements gathering, development, launch, and post-launch optimization.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the product organization, ensuring strong leadership pipelines and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Partner with the CEO, CFO, CTO, CRO, and other executives to align product direction with overall corporate strategy.
  • Anticipate and analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer feedback to inform product innovation and differentiation.
  • Drive adoption of scalable, agile, and innovative practices within product development and delivery processes.
  • Establish clear product success metrics and ensure measurement of ROI, adoption, and client satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to ensure successful go-to-market execution and customer experience.
  • Champion the voice of the customer across all product development and innovation initiatives.
  • Ensure product design aligns with regulatory, security, and accessibility standards applicable to global markets.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and experimentation within the product organization.
  • Serve as an executive ambassador for AbsenceSoft’s product vision with clients, partners, analysts, and industry leaders.
  • Participate in a highly compliant environment while assisting to maintain company controls and security within your job role.
  • Assist in maintaining applicable organizational security and compliance controls within your department, role, and subordinate’s roles.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • What’ll Set You Up for Success

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 15+ years of progressive product management experience, including 7+ years in senior executive leadership roles.
  • Demonstrated success leading product strategy and execution in a SaaS or enterprise software company.
  • Experience managing and scaling global product teams.
  • Preferred Skills

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related discipline.
  • Prior experience in HR technology, benefits administration, or compliance-driven industries.
  • Track record of leading product innovation in AI-enabled software solutions.
  • Key Skills & Behaviors

  • Strategic leadership with the ability to shape long-term vision and execution plans.
  • Deep knowledge of product management principles, practices, and lifecycle frameworks.
  • Strong financial acumen and ability to measure ROI, adoption, and profitability.
  • Expertise in scaling SaaS platforms in global markets.
  • Strong executive presence and communication skills for board-level and client interactions.
  • Proven ability to build, lead, and mentor high-performing product teams.
  • Knowledge of and ability to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and concepts.
  • Ability to translate customer insights and market trends into actionable product strategies.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
  • Advanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within product development.
  • Strong collaboration and partnership skills across cross-functional teams.
  • High adaptability to changing markets, technologies, and organizational priorities.
  • Strong data-driven mindset with proficiency in analytics and business intelligence tools.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
  • What To Know Before You Apply

  • We’re located in Golden, Colorado.
  • This is a full-time, salaried position + bonus.
  • AbsenceSoft provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. We offer a 401k and 401k match after your first year with AbsenceSoft.
  • We support your professional growth including industry training and CLMS Certification, opportunities for additional industry and technology certifications, and continuing education.
  • The salary range for this position is $275k - $315k.
  • At AbsenceSoft, we value an equitable and inclusive work environment and strive to build and foster diverse teams. Even if your work experience doesn’t align exactly with the position requirements, we\'d still love to hear from you. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

    We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that celebrates and supports diversity and inclusion. We make all employment and related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

    Apply for this job

    First name

    Last name

    Email address

    Location

    Phone number

    Resume

    Attach resume

    Attach another file

    Are you authorized to work in the United States?

    Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B status)?

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

    Create a job alert for this search

    Chief Product Officer • , CO, United States

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    Head of Product Development

    Head of Product Development

    VirtualVocationsBoulder, Colorado, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Head of Product Development & Strategy.Key Responsibilities Develop new supplements and functional foods with commercial potential and global compliance Collaborate wi...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Product Manager

    Product Manager

    MojoTechBoulder, CO, US
    Full-time
    MojoTech, established in 2008, is a forward-thinking and fast-growing software consulting firm that integrates strategy, engineering, and design to create results-driven digital products and experi...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Vice President Duty Drawback Division

    Vice President Duty Drawback Division

    Ehrlich PersonnelStatewide, CO, US
    Full-time
    Vice President Duty Drawback Division.Sme condition drawback experience is a plus .Relocation expenses paid to a low costs of living city in the Western USA. Majority of the cases involve Manufactur...Show moreLast updated: 10 days ago
    • Promoted
    Director of Product Management

    Director of Product Management

    VirtualVocationsBoulder, Colorado, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Director, Product Management.Key Responsibilities : Define product strategy and recommend features, games, and experiences to pursue Analyze market trends, competitor o...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Chief Revenue Officer

    Chief Revenue Officer

    VirtualVocationsBoulder, Colorado, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Chief Revenue Officer to lead revenue efforts across product, marketing, and sales departments. Key Responsibilities Shape and drive revenue growth across technology pro...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Vice President of Product Management

    Vice President of Product Management

    VirtualVocationsBoulder, Colorado, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Vice President of Product Management.Key Responsibilities Own and execute the product roadmap aligned with the organization's vision and customer needs Lead collaborat...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Experienced Product Sales-Mountain Information Call Center

    Experienced Product Sales-Mountain Information Call Center

    Breckenridge Ski ResortBreckenridge, CO, US
    Full-time
    Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!.Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (o...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
    • Promoted
    Experienced Product Sales-Mountain Information Call Center

    Experienced Product Sales-Mountain Information Call Center

    Vail ResortsBreckenridge, CO, US
    Full-time
    Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!.Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (o...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Revenue Product Lead

    Revenue Product Lead

    VirtualVocationsBoulder, Colorado, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Revenue Product Lead.Key Responsibilities Set and own the vision for sustainable growth of the consumer business through monetization strategy Lead the roadmap develop...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Product Manager

    Senior Product Manager

    VirtualVocationsBoulder, Colorado, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Senior Product Manager of Retirement Distributions.Key Responsibilities Drive product strategy and experience transformation for retirement distribution products Champ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Chief Technical Officer

    Chief Technical Officer

    Valid8 Financial, Inc., CO, United States
    Full-time
    The Chief Technical Officer (CTO) at AbsenceSoft serves as the strategic leader for all technology initiatives, driving innovation, architecture, security, and operational excellence in alignment w...Show moreLast updated: 29 days ago
    • Promoted
    Vice President of Developer Experience

    Vice President of Developer Experience

    VirtualVocationsBoulder, Colorado, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Vice President, Developer Experience.Key Responsibilities Lead the enterprise-wide adoption of DevSecOps, AIOps, MLOps, and CI / CD practices Drive the evolution of deli...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Microelectronics Product Manager

    Microelectronics Product Manager

    Water TechnologiesBoulder, CO, US
    Full-time
    Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group desig...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Product Leader

    Product Leader

    VirtualVocationsBoulder, Colorado, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Product Leader.Key Responsibilities Create and scale new consumer products for a global education business Collaborate with co-founders and cross-functional teams to d...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Chief of Staff to COO

    Chief of Staff to COO

    VirtualVocationsBoulder, Colorado, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Chief of Staff to the COO.Key Responsibilities Serve as a trusted confidant and thought partner to the COO, providing analysis and feedback Lead high-impact, cross-fun...Show moreLast updated: 23 days ago
    • Promoted
    Vice President of Products

    Vice President of Products

    VirtualVocationsBoulder, Colorado, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a VP, GM Products, AI and Core Platform.Key Responsibilities Drive the vision, execution, and growth of the cloud and knowledge platform portfolio Engage with market buy...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
    • Promoted
    Product Manager

    Product Manager

    VirtualVocationsBoulder, Colorado, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Product Manager to drive product vision, strategy, and execution for a defined customer segment. Key Responsibilities Define and articulate the product vision, strategy,...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Head of Product Marketing

    Head of Product Marketing

    VirtualVocationsBoulder, Colorado, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Head of Product Marketing.Key Responsibilities Own positioning and messaging for product features across various channels Partner with Product and Engineering to launc...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago