Senior Product Manager

About

Assent is the leading solution for supply chain sustainability tailored for the world’s top‑tier, sustainability‑driven manufacturers. Hidden risks riddle supply chains, many of which weren’t built with sustainability in mind. With insights from experts, Assent is the tool manufacturers trust for comprehensive sustainability.

Assent has crossed the US $100 M ARR milestone, granting us Centaur Status, and is the first and only Certified B Corporation in North America’s SaaS sustainability industry to celebrate this milestone. With $350 M US funding led by Vista Equity Partners, we are poised for further expansion and are looking for outstanding team members to join our mission.

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Position Summary

The Senior Product Manager at Assent is a leader and end‑to‑end owner of product success, accountable for identifying high‑impact opportunities, making sound investment decisions, and ensuring meaningful value is realized for both customers and the business.

You will lead the end‑to‑end strategy for Assent’s high‑growth B2B SaaS emerging data network platform, managing a suite of emerging product capabilities. The role requires strong commercial judgment, deep customer insights, cross‑functional leadership, and the ability to synthesize data and market insights into clear execution plans.

Assent operates at the intersection of global supply chains, product compliance, sustainability, and data. Our products rely on large‑scale data, automation, and AI‑enabled capabilities to help customers navigate evolving regulatory requirements.

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Key Requirements & Responsibilities

Strategic Ownership & Market Opportunity

• Own the end‑to‑end product vision and strategy for your portfolio, aligning with Assent’s broader business objectives and long‑term growth targets.
• Identify, size, and prioritize high‑impact opportunities by synthesizing customer insights, competitive intelligence, product analytics, and win/loss data.
• Develop data‑driven business cases that articulate the “Why” and “What” behind every initiative, including customer problem, differentiation, ROI, and measurable success metrics (KPIs).
• Create concise product requirements documentation (PRDs) with user workflows and data constraints.
• Serve as the resident expert on market trends and competitive dynamics; conduct continuous Voice of the Customer (VOC) research through advisory boards, interviews, and market analysis.

Execution & Portfolio Alignment

• Translate strategy into a high‑integrity roadmap, defining key features, capabilities, and timelines that balance short‑term wins with long‑term platform scalability.
• Work with Product Owners to ensure robust user flows, logic/rules, data constraints, and success metrics for story writing.
• Lead cross‑functional teams through the full product lifecycle—from discovery and business case development to MVP, beta trials, GTM launches, and ongoing enhancements, including migration strategies from legacy platforms.
• Partner with fellow Product Leaders to manage dependencies, sequence releases, and ensure a cohesive user experience across the Assent portfolio.
• Act as the primary internal and external champion for your product line, influencing Sales, Marketing, and Engineering stakeholders.

Data‑Centric & AI‑Enabled Innovation

• Develop a deep technical understanding of Assent’s complex data environment (supply chain intelligence, regulatory content, customer‑generated signals).
• Identify and champion opportunities where advanced analytics, automation, and AI/ML can improve customer scalability, efficiency, and decision‑making.
• Partner with Engineering, Data Science, and Design to architect “intelligent” features that balance technical rigor with transparency and usability.
• Thrive in ambiguity and lead delivery of resilient product capabilities despite evolving global regulations and imperfect data sets.

Product Craft & Execution Excellence

• Orchestrate discovery with Design and Engineering to ensure solutions are technically feasible, highly desirable, and commercially viable.
• Distill intricate market requirements into clear, authoritative documentation that serves as the “source of truth” for cross‑functional execution.
• Partner with Product Owners to translate high‑level strategy into well‑structured epics and stories; guide delivery through continuous scope refinement and decisive trade‑offs.
• Oversee pilot and early‑access phases, using rigorous data analysis and direct customer feedback to evaluate success and inform the path to General Availability (GA).

Cross‑Functional Influence & Advocacy

• Collaborate with Product Marketing and Sales to define value‑based pricing, positioning, and launch strategies that drive rapid market adoption.
• Clearly articulate roadmaps, trade‑offs, and outcomes to both technical internal teams and high‑profile external stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary advocate for your product line, balancing vision with data‑driven responses to stakeholder feedback.
• Support critical customer escalations with urgency, ensuring resolutions align with long‑term product health and architecture.

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Qualifications

• Senior SaaS Leadership: 5–8+ years of Product Management experience in a high‑growth B2B SaaS data environment, with a proven track record of driving commercial outcomes (revenue, retention, PLG).
• AI & Data Fluency: Strong “data‑centric” mindset; ability to define and execute AI/ML opportunities to solve customer pain points.
• Product Craft & Judgment: Mastery of the product discovery process within empowered teams; comfortable making high‑stakes decisions with imperfect information.
• Strategic Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills; able to distill complex roadmaps for internal stakeholders and present credibly to global customers.
• Collaborative Influence: “Lead‑by‑influence” mindset; adept at navigating cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Sales, Marketing).
• Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; Pragmatic Marketing certification or MBA highly preferred.
• Domain Expertise (Plus): Familiarity with supply chain, manufacturing, or regulated industries (e.g., ESG, compliance); experience with complex data structures such as BOMs, mapping, and ERP/API integrations.
• Global Mobility: Ability to travel up to 25% to engage with customers and global teams.
• Mission‑Driven: Genuine desire to build products that create a resilient, sustainable, and positive real‑world impact.

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Why Top Product Managers Choose This Role

• Real ownership and meaningful decision‑making authority over a high‑growth, scaling portfolio.
• A strong, collaborative Product Management team shaping strategy together.
• Complex, high‑stakes problems powered by data and intelligent automation.
• A mission‑driven domain with global reach and real‑world consequences.
• Talented cross‑functional partnerships and leadership opportunities.

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Additional Information

Life at Assent

• Wellness: Vacation time that increases with tenure, comprehensive benefits packages (vary by country), life‑leave days, and more.
• Financial Benefits: Competitive base salary, corporate bonus program, retirement savings options, and other financial perks.
• Flexibility: Flexible work options, volunteer days, and opportunities to participate in corporate giving initiatives.
• Lifelong Learning: Professional development days available from day one; curiosity is encouraged and valued.

Assent is committed to an inclusive environment where team members feel valued and heard. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are championed through our Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

If you require assistance or accommodation during any part of the interview and selection process, please contact us and we will be happy to help.

We use AI to support parts of our recruitment process (e.g., note‑taking, initial shortlisting). AI does not make hiring decisions; all candidates will speak with a real person, and final decisions are made by our recruitment team.