ROLE SUMMARY
The Head of Product is a leadership role responsible for defining what SoapBox builds and why. This role owns product vision, MVP scope, regulatory correctness, and long-term product coherence for a cloud-native Operating System for regulated enterprises.
You will operate at the intersection of EHS / Quality / Risk domain expertise, product strategy, and engineering execution, ensuring the platform solves real, high-stakes problems with clarity and discipline.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Vision & Strategy
- Define and articulate the product vision aligned to regulated enterprise needs
- Establish MVP scope with ruthless prioritization and boundary discipline
- Own the multi-year product roadmap in partnership with Architecture and Engineering leadership
Domain Ownership
- Translate regulatory, compliance, and operational requirements into platform-level capabilities
- Ensure terminology, workflows, controls, and data models reflect real-world regulated operations
- Act as the internal authority on “what belongs in the platform vs. what does not”
Product Execution
- Write and maintain high-quality product requirements (epics, capabilities, acceptance criteria)
- Collaborate closely with the CTO to ensure product decisions align with architectural principles
- Participate in Architecture Review Board (ARB) discussions from a product perspective
Stakeholder Alignment
- Serve as the primary bridge between engineering, domain SMEs, leadership, and early customers
- Support early customer conversations, demos, and validation sessions
- Provide product narratives for leadership, investors, and future analysts
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years experience in product management, domain consulting, or operational leadership within regulated industries
- Strong hands-on exposure to EHS, Quality, Risk, Compliance, ESG, or similar regulated functions
- Experience working with enterprise software platforms (ERP, GRC, EHS, QMS, etc.)
- Proven ability to define MVPs and say “no” decisively
- Comfortable working with architects and engineers on complex systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience building or implementing enterprise SaaS platforms
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (ISO, OSHA, EPA, ESG reporting standards, SOC, etc.)
- Prior experience in a startup or platform-build environment
- Ability to think in systems, not features
ASSESSMENT PARAMETERS (HOW CANDIDATES WILL BE EVALUATED)
- Ability to articulate clear product boundaries
- Depth of understanding of regulated enterprise workflows
- Quality of thinking around MVP scope vs. long-term vision
- Comfort engaging in architectural and technical discussions (without being a developer)
- Evidence of judgment, discipline, and clarity under ambiguity
