Chief Product Officer - Data Platforms / SaaS

Urrly • Chicago, IL

1d • $190,000 - $200,000 • Remote

About The Position

Build and ship a real SaaS platform—fast—while owning product end to end. This is a PE-backed technology company that helps state and local governments turn complex geographic and operational data into actionable insight. Historically known for high-impact GIS and data consulting, the company is now intentionally shifting toward a scalable, product-led SaaS model , building platforms that enable customers to self-serve rather than rely on custom services. It operates at the intersection of data platforms, APIs, and public-sector use cases, with deep domain expertise already in-house and a clear mandate to simplify, productize, and monetize existing tools. The next phase of growth is focused on transforming a strong services foundation into repeatable software products that drive durable, recurring revenue. Role: Chief Product Officer (CPO) Location/Type: U.S. Remote (preference for Chicago) Pay: $190,000–$200,000 base Target Comp: ~$250,000 total + equity plan Schedule: Full-time, standard business hours Role snapshot You’re the first CPO. You report to the CEO. Our client is a PE-backed GIS and data services firm shifting from consulting to product. Your job: turn existing tools and APIs into 1–2 sellable products—and ship within 90 days.

Requirements

• 10+ years product leadership in B2B SaaS or data platforms
• Proven experience shipping products in ambiguous environments
• Strong technical fluency (APIs, data systems, cloud)
• Experience balancing speed, UX, and technical debt
• Comfort owning decisions tied directly to revenue

Nice To Haves

• GIS, spatial data, or mapping platforms experience
• ESRI or adjacent ecosystem exposure
• State or local government customer experience

Responsibilities

• Own product strategy during consulting → platform transition
• Prioritize 1–2 core products from a 5–10 product portfolio
• Ship revenue-driving releases in first 90 days
• Translate customer needs into a clear, sellable roadmap
• Partner with engineering on scope, tradeoffs, and delivery
• Clarify product positioning for GTM teams

Benefits

• Equity: Meaningful equity plan
• Health, dental, vision
• PTO and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees