Group Product Manager (Vertical Lead)
Core
Own product strategy and execution across a defined vertical within Beacon's portfolio of niche software companies, acting as a player-coach embedded in 2-3 portfolio companies while building a team of PMs.
Role type
Senior Group Product Manager (Vertical Lead)
Builds
AI-native platform features and cross-portfolio playbooks for vertical market software companies
Domain
Vertical market software / B2B SaaS / Private Equity-backed tech
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Product strategy, team leadership, B2B SaaS experience, systems thinking, cross-stakeholder influence, autonomous execution
Preferred skills
Co-founder experience, founding PM experience, high-growth startup experience, commercial mindset
Technologies
AI-native platform, vertical market software
Responsibilities
Own product strategy and outcomes across a defined vertical, directly manage 2-3 portfolio companies as a hands-on PM, hire and develop PMs within the vertical, develop cross-portfolio playbooks, partner with GMs and founders to set product vision, drive quarterly and annual planning, collaborate with engineering and GTM teams to ship features, contribute to Beacon's broader AI platform
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities