Chief Product Officer (CPO) for B2B Industrial Marketplace | Remote
Our startup is revolutionizing how industrial enterprises discover, evaluate, and procure essential products and services. Backed by established investment partners, we're creating a sophisticated marketplace platform that addresses critical inefficiencies in B2B procurement while delivering exceptional value to both buyers and suppliers in the industrial ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Orchestrate the complete product development lifecycle—from concept ideation through market validation to commercial launch.
- Implement contemporary product management methodologies including Agile frameworks, Lean principles, and Design Thinking approaches.
- Conduct comprehensive competitive analysis of B2B marketplace solutions both domestically and globally.
- Formulate a compelling product vision with corresponding 2-year strategic roadmap.
- Design and validate scalable monetization models tailored to industrial procurement dynamics.
- Define the technological architecture and select appropriate stack components to ensure platform scalability
- Establish systematic customer development processes to uncover unmet needs and growth opportunities
- Develop and refine a distinctive sales methodology and value proposition for enterprise clients
- Secure and manage strategic pilot implementations with leading industrial organizations
- Implement robust analytics frameworks to capture actionable insights and validate core hypotheses.
- Identify sustainable competitive advantages and market differentiation strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive go-to-market execution.
- Present platform capabilities to stakeholders, investors, and prospective enterprise clients.
- Demonstrated expertise in B2B product management, specifically in marketplace or procurement platforms (5+ years minimum).
- Verifiable track record of successful product launches and implementations within enterprise environments.
- Proven ability to develop and execute product strategies driving measurable business outcomes.
- Comprehensive understanding of industrial procurement workflows and organizational buying processes.
- Experience with two-sided marketplace dynamics and platform business models.
- Proficiency with contemporary product management tools including Jira, Aha!, Productboard, or similar platforms.
- Data-driven decision-making approach with strong analytical capabilities.
- Exceptional communication skills for stakeholder management and executive presentations.
- Basic English proficiency for international collaboration.
- Higher education qualification (strongly preferred).
- Commitment to long-term partnership (3-4 years minimum).
Nice to Have
- Background in enterprise procurement systems, ERP integration, or supply chain technologies.
- Experience in industrial manufacturing or enterprise operations environments.
- Knowledge of emerging marketplace technologies and platform architecture patterns.
- Prior experience in venture-backed startups or scale-up environments.
- Familiarity with API-first development and integration frameworks.
Why you join us
Opportunity to shape a transformative product in the industrial procurement landscape. Strategic backing from established investment partners with domain expertise. Comprehensive voluntary medical insurance package. Modern office environment featuring wellness facilities, collaborative spaces, and catering services. Innovative team culture emphasizing continuous learning and professional development. Competitive compensation framework aligned with experience and market standards.