VP Product Development

Porter is hiring for a VP of Product Development!

We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused Vice President of Product Development to lead the design, development, and monetization of innovative technology products including Software as a Service (SaaS), Embedded Software / OEM Licensing, API-as-a Product, and White Label Solutions. This role is responsible for delivering scalable, client- and member-facing web, mobile, and AI-based applications that drive business growth and user engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional product development teams across engineering, design, and 

product management.

• Define and execute product strategies for SaaS, embedded software, APIs, and white 

label solutions.

• Oversee full product lifecycle from ideation to deployment and monetization.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to align product vision with business goals and customer 

needs.

• Drive adoption and monetization strategies including subscription, usage-based, OEM, 

and licensing models.

• Ensure high-quality delivery of web, mobile, and AI-powered applications

• Champion agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and continuous 

integration/deployment.

• Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations, especially within AWS 

ecosystem.

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence.

What you will need:

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering and product development.

• Proven leadership in developing and deploying:

• SaaS platforms

• Embedded/OEM software

• API products

• White label solutions

• Deep expertise in AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway).

• Strong background in web and mobile application development.

• Experience with AI/ML-based solutions and integrating intelligent features.

• Demonstrated success in product monetization across various models.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Technical Skills

• Cloud Architecture (AWS)

• API Design & Management (REST, GraphQL)

• Microservices & Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

• CI/CD & DevOps Tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform)

• Frontend Frameworks (React, Angular, Flutter)

• Backend Technologies (Node.js, Python, Java)

• AI/ML Integration (Bedrock, SageMaker, TensorFlow, OpenAI APIs)

• Data Platforms (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redshift)

Leadership & Strategic Skills

• Product Strategy & Road Mapping

• Agile & Lean Product Development

• Cross-functional Team Leadership

• Customer-Centric Design Thinking

• Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution

What We Offer

- Competitive Salary 

- Medical, Dental, and Vision (benefits within 30 days of hire)

- Fully Remote (must reside in the US)

- Paid vacation and holidays

- A fun team and special culture