Head of Engineering & Product, Huddle

About Palm Venture Studios

Palm Venture Studios (Palm) is a single-family-office-backed venture studio with a national footprint, headquartered in Greenwich CT. As a venture studio we both acquire early stage distressed companies or assets and seed new startup companies that will be both good businesses and create positive impact for society. We are a team of entrepreneurs and operators that partner with mission-driven founders to give their companies rescue capital and expertise, and build new companies from scratch.

About Huddle

At Huddle, we provide customers with a comprehensive go-to-market solution designed to meet their unique needs. Our complete package includes access to expert Chief CMOs, essential tools for understanding and planning GTM strategies, and a curated network of professionals who execute the work to help businesses achieve their objectives. Huddle is a vital partner and essential service for growing businesses, committed to driving their success. 

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated Product and Engineering Leader to join our team and own the Huddle platform through product development and strategic direction. This role is pivotal in shaping our product strategy, building scalable technology, and ensuring seamless execution from concept to launch. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a passion for innovation, a deep understanding of both product and technical aspects, and a proven track record of scaling teams and products in a startup environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy: Define and execute the product vision and strategy in alignment with the company’s overall goals. Lead product planning, roadmap development, and prioritization based on market research, user feedback, and business objectives.
• Engineering Leadership: Oversee all aspects of the engineering function, including architecture, development, testing, and deployment. Ensure the engineering team delivers high-quality, scalable, and reliable solutions on time.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including sales, marketing, and customer support, to ensure alignment and seamless execution of product initiatives. Lead demo calls to present new solutions and features to the Huddle team, fostering understanding and adoption.
• Technical Excellence: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Drive technical innovation and ensure that the company’s technology stack evolves in response to changing needs and opportunities.

Customer Focus: Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and pain points. Use insights to inform product development and iterate on features to deliver exceptional user experiences.

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in product management and engineering roles, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering successful products in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience in building, leading, and mentoring teams. Strong ability to inspire and motivate team members while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Technical Skills: Solid technical background with experience in building full-stack web applications, ideally across SaaS and/or marketplace platforms.
• Product Expertise: Deep understanding of product lifecycle management, from ideation and development to launch and iteration. Experience with agile methodologies and product management tools.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic and analytical skills with the ability to translate business goals into actionable product and engineering plans.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are a plus.

The compensation package for this role includes competitive base salary, performance bonuses, equity, and benefits.