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Job Description
About Base Operations
Base Operations is a high-growth threat intelligence platform that decodes the world's threat landscape into actionable security insights to protect people, assets, and operations around the world. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and the U.S. Department of Defense, Base Operations empowers security teams to better assess threats, manage risk across their footprint, and make data-driven decisions using granular, street-level intelligence at global scale.
Backed by top-tier investors and built by startup founders, technologists, and national security experts, Base Operations combines cutting-edge AI, geospatial analytics, and BaseEngine, our proprietary global threat model. We deliver the clarity decision-makers need in an increasingly complex security environment. Guided by a mission to transform reactive security into proactive intelligence, Base Operations is redefining how organizations anticipate and respond to emerging threats.
Position Overview
We're seeking a VP Product to lead our product strategy and execution during a pivotal growth phase. This is a strategic leadership role requiring a seasoned product leader who can operate as both a visionary and hands-on executor in our fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll drive product innovation across our threat intelligence platform while building and scaling our product organization.
This role reports directly to the CEO and is a member of the executive leadership team. The VP Product will initially manage a lean but growing product team and will be responsible for scaling the organization as the company grows.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Product Leadership
- Define and execute comprehensive product strategy aligned with company vision and market opportunities
- Own the product roadmap for our dual-use, AI-powered threat intelligence platform, balancing enterprise SaaS and DefenseTech requirements
- Drive product-market fit initiatives across commercial and government sectors
- Establish product metrics, KPIs, and success criteria that align with business objectives
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Engineering, Data Science, and AI/ML teams to deliver on the product roadmap
- Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to understand enterprise customer needs and drive voice of the customer into product strategy and requirements
- Interface with executive team and board on product performance, roadmap updates, and strategic initiatives
- Collaborate with go-to-market focused members of the executive team to prepare competitive analysis and market positioning to maintain differentiation in the threat intelligence space
Product Development & Execution
- Lead product discovery, research, and validation to inform strategic priorities and roadmap decisions
- Manage product lifecycle from conception through launch, ensuring successful execution and iteration based on market feedback
- Build and mentor a growing product team, establishing best practices, processes, and a strong product culture
- Drive continuous improvement in product quality, user experience, and customer satisfaction
What We're Looking For
- 8+ years of product management experience with demonstrated success scaling products in B2B SaaS and/or enterprise security environments
- Experience building and leading product teams in high-growth startups
- Proven track record developing products that serve both commercial enterprise and government/defense sectors
- Strong understanding of threat intelligence, cybersecurity, or adjacent security domains
- Executive presence with ability to influence across functions and at the board level
- Deep expertise in product strategy, roadmapping, and metrics-driven decision making
- Experience partnering with AI/ML and data science teams to deliver intelligent products
💰 Compensation not publicly listed. Market estimate for similar roles: from $80K, varying by experience and location.