Key Responsibilities
- Lead the product and design teams, serving on the executive team
- Own and evolve the product strategy and roadmap across consumer and pro experiences
- Drive the launch and optimization of new tools, including PartySlate Pro and AI-powered features
- Build dashboards and KPIs to track performance and guide prioritization
- Foster strong cross-functional alignment with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success, ensuring company-wide clarity on product vision, roadmap, and go-to-market plans.
- Bring a customer-first mindset — walking in the shoes of our event pros and end users
- Ensure high-quality UX by championing design-forward, intuitive product experiences
- Collaborate closely with the CTO and Engineering teams to ensure seamless alignment between product strategy and technical execution.
Skills & Qualifications
- 12+ years in product management, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role
- Proven track record in SaaS product leadership roles, ideally serving SMB markets.
- Comfortable with product analytics and building dashboards to guide decisions
- Technically fluent — able to collaborate with engineers, but does not oversee tech
- Exceptional cross-functional communication and stakeholder alignment skills
- Chicago-based
Bonus Points
- Previous experience in SMB SaaS, marketplace-driven SaaS companies, or businesses serving event professionals and venues is a plus.
- Passion for events or helping small businesses grow
- Skilled in fostering product alignment and collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams.
Top Skills
What We Do
PartySlate is a fast-paced Chicago startup disrupting the $156 billion events industry in the United States. There are 13 million parties per year, produced by over 460,000 venues and vendors. PartySlate connects people planning all types of events — from weddings and corporate events to galas and milestone birthdays — with the venues and vendors who can bring their ideas to life.
Why Work With Us
PartySlate is a team of 60 individuals representing a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We work hard, have fun, and focus on results above all else. We are constantly building, measuring, and learning in order to build our brand, grow our digital presence, and deliver powerful results within the $800 billion global events industry.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.