Senior Product Manager/VP of Product

Wordware • San Francisco, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Sauna (formerly Wordware) is building an AI assistant that integrates with all user data sources. We’re a 15-person team shipping fast, iterating with users, and racing toward product-market fit. We operate in small, autonomous two-to-three person teams (PM + Designer, PM + Engineer, Designer + Engineer) where each project has clear ownership, resources, and timeline—then we get out of the way.
This is a founding-team-level product role that exists on a spectrum between pure product vision and operational execution. We’re looking for someone who can flex across both dimensions based on what the company needs most.
On one end of the spectrum: You’re defining product strategy, working directly with founders on feature prioritization, creating dopamine spikes and engagement loops, and grooming to become CPO. You’ve built viral consumer products or bottom-up B2B tools. You know what makes products addictive and how to design experiences people want to return to.
On the other end: You’re bringing operational rigor and urgency to our micro-teams. You’re the person who keeps the trains running—ensuring milestones hit, vectors stay aligned, and nothing falls through the cracks when founders take four days off. You’re the glue between teams, managing velocity across 8-10 small groups.
Most likely: You’re somewhere in between. You have strong product instincts AND can execute operationally. You can debate product strategy in the morning and run standup rituals in the afternoon. You bring both taste and discipline.
The exact balance depends on your background and what energizes you. A product-focused ex-founder might start heavy on strategy and grow into operational leadership. A strong operator from a fast-scaling startup might start on execution and develop more strategic product muscle over 3-6 months.

Requirements

• Must be able to relocate to San Francisco or qualify for US work visa
• 5 days/week in our SF office
• Experience shipping product in fast-moving startup environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI agent platforms (Cofounder, new Grammarly products, etc.) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Defining product vision and roadmap alongside CEO/CTO
• Owning feature prioritization and user experience decisions
• Making products feel addictive (dopamine spikes, engagement loops, viral mechanics)
• Running product rituals across micro-teams
• Ensuring all teams hit milestones and stay aligned
• Running sprints, standups, and coordination rituals
• Managing velocity across 8-10 small teams
• Being the “glue” that keeps execution tight
• Bringing urgency when things slow down
• Owning 2-person project teams (you + designer or you + engineer)
• Making 50 decisions a day without approval loops
• Defining scope, timeline, and execution—then running with it
• Shipping features weekly based on user feedback

Benefits

• Equity: This is a founding-team-level role. You’ll own meaningful equity and help shape the company.
• Growth Path: Potential to become CPO as the company scales.

What This Job Offers

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