GVP, Global Product Development

Rimini Street

2d•$260,000 - $390,000•Remote

About The Position

Rimini Street, Inc. is seeking a GVP, Global Product Development. This role will be based in the US and may work from a remote office, though proximity to Las Vegas, NV or Pleasanton, CA is desirable due to periodic travel requirements. The GVP will report directly to the EVP & Chief Delivery Officer. The GVP, Global Product Development is responsible for the overall strategy, governance, performance, and business outcomes of Rimini Street's Product Development organization. This includes executive leadership across the commercialization, operationalization, delivery, maintenance, and lifecycle management of Tax, Legal & Regulatory solutions, product enhancements, new product introductions, and hot fix delivery. The role ensures alignment between business priorities, product strategy, client commitments, and technology investments while driving scalable, predictable, and supportable delivery outcomes. This leader will serve as the bridge between product strategy and engineering execution, accountable for bringing products and services to market, establishing operational readiness, and ensuring their successful adoption, scaling, support, and sustenance throughout their lifecycle. The GVP will be responsible for building a scalable global product development model that supports Rimini Street's enterprise software services portfolio, improves speed and quality of delivery, strengthens product and regulatory execution, and drives operational excellence through modern development practices, automation, Agile/DevOps discipline, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

15+ years of leadership experience in enterprise software development, product management, technology services, or related organizations.
Proven success leading global, multi-functional teams with responsibility for strategy, business outcomes, financial performance, and organizational growth.
Experience bringing enterprise software products and services from concept through commercialization, General Availability, and ongoing lifecycle management.
Experience managing product development portfolios that include regulatory, compliance, enhancement, and new product initiatives.
Demonstrated success driving innovation, automation, organizational transformation, and operational excellence in a global environment.
Executive leadership skills with the ability to establish vision, strategy, and organizational direction across a global product development organization.
Strong business and financial acumen with experience balancing client commitments, product investments, operational performance, and company growth objectives.
Exceptional strategic planning, prioritization, and decision-making capabilities in complex, matrixed environments.
Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing global leadership teams while driving accountability and operational excellence.
Excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to align executive leaders, clients, and cross-functional organizations around common goals.
Strong understanding of enterprise software product lifecycle management, commercialization, operational readiness, and scalable delivery models from General Availability through ongoing enhancement and support.
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) required

Nice To Haves

advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the global Product Development organization and establish the vision, strategy, operating model, and priorities that support the Company's growth objectives.
Own the development execution, productization, lifecycle management, and operational performance of the Product Development portfolio, including Tax, Legal & Regulatory product delivery, Product Maintenance & Enhancements, New Product Introduction, and Hot Fix Management.
Serve as the executive owner responsible for transitioning new products, services, tools, and capabilities from Research & Development into production operations, ensuring successful commercialization, scalability, supportability, and long-term lifecycle management.
Establish governance, prioritization frameworks, and investment strategies to ensure development resources are aligned to the highest business and client value opportunities.
Partner with executive leadership, Product, Research & Development, Support, Managed Services, Professional Services, Sales, and Client Onboarding to align development priorities with company objectives, market opportunities, and client requirements.
Oversee portfolio planning, resource strategy, organizational design, workforce planning, and budget management for the global Product Development organization.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators, operational metrics, and governance processes to improve product quality, delivery effectiveness, scalability, customer adoption, and business performance.
Drive continuous improvement through automation, modern engineering practices, process optimization, and operational excellence initiatives.
Serve as the executive point of accountability for development-related business risks, strategic initiatives, product readiness, and cross-functional dependencies.
Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing leadership team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, quality, and operational excellence.
Represent Product Development in executive, client, partner, and strategic stakeholder engagements as required.
Drive long-term organizational capability, succession planning, and talent development to support future business growth.
Partner with Product Management, Global Tax, and Research & Development leadership to transition approved product strategies and requirements into scalable, supportable, and commercially viable products and services.
Accountable for operational readiness, adoption, supportability, and long-term success of products and services following General Availability.