Head of Product

The Head of Product at Banyan Infrastructure is responsible for leading the product vision, strategy, and execution. This includes overseeing the entire product lifecycle, conducting market research and competitive analysis, gathering and prioritizing customer feedback, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role also emphasizes team leadership by building, managing, and inspiring a high-performing product team.

Banyan Infrastructure is looking for individuals with at least 8 years of product management experience, including 3 years in a leadership role at a B2B SaaS startup. The ideal candidate should have strong project finance expertise, a strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovation. Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management tools is a plus.

As the Head of Product, your contribution is crucial to Banyan Infrastructure's mission of transforming the renewable infrastructure sector. You will lead the development of innovative products that empower financial institutions to invest efficiently in sustainable projects, helping achieve net-zero targets and driving a more sustainable future.

The work environment at Banyan Infrastructure is fast-paced and dynamic, reflecting the spirit of startup life. The Head of Product will work closely with diverse teams in a hybrid office model, allowing for collaboration in person four days a week while also fostering a culture of creativity and innovation among team members.

Banyan Infrastructure provides a competitive compensation package for the Head of Product, including a base salary ranging from $190,000 to $265,000, equity options, and comprehensive health benefits through a Health Reimbursement Account. Additionally, employees enjoy a retirement plan with a 6% match, meal offerings, commuter benefits, professional development opportunities, and a flexible time-off policy.

When discussing your product vision, emphasize how you analyze market trends and customer needs to inform your strategy. Share specific examples of how you translated those insights into actionable roadmaps in your previous positions.

In answering this question, emphasize a systematic approach that includes understanding stakeholder needs, aligning projects with business goals, and using metrics to guide prioritization. Share a specific situation where you balanced conflicting priorities effectively.

Highlight your methods for gathering market intelligence, such as customer interviews, surveys, and data analysis on competitors. Discuss how this research informs product decisions and capabilities.

To answer this, share techniques you employ to encourage team creativity, such as brainstorming sessions, open feedback channels, and regular training. Give examples of how this culture has led to successful product development.

In your response, detail your specific responsibilities during the launch process, such as coordinating with teams, setting timelines, and addressing challenges. Highlight measurable outcomes and lessons learned to demonstrate your impact.

Discuss tools you're familiar with, such as Google Analytics or dashboards that track KPIs. Share your approach to defining metrics that align with product objectives and how you use this data to inform decisions.

Explain your process for collecting and analyzing customer feedback, such as surveys or user testing, and how you convey this feedback to your team to enhance future iterations and features.

Detail your experience working within agile frameworks, discussing specific practices like sprints or stand-ups. Highlight successes or challenges faced in adopting these methodologies and how they influenced your product strategy.

Discuss your leadership style, focusing on mentorship, clear communication, and establishing team goals. Provide specific examples of how your approach has led to improved team culture and performance.

Here, share your passion for innovation and sustainability. Explain how these sectors excite you and align with your values, and discuss any specific experiences that fostered this interest.