Chief product officer

About Zentist

Dental insurance plans are notoriously complicated. Policy agreements are difficult for

consumers to understand and for providers to service and manage. We started Zentist because

we believe neither consumers nor providers should struggle with the complexity of

understanding and utilizing dental plans. At Zentist, we are developing billing technology

between dental providers and insurance companies that abstracts away all the complexity of

billing and collecting insurance.

We are located in San Francisco and we’re backed by leading investment firms including

Costanoa Ventures, Point Nine Capital, and Fika Ventures. We would like to build our core team

at a foundational point in the company to help us build a category-defining product for the long

term.

Zentist offers a perfect work environment for professionals who like to work remotely in the

comfort of their own homes and with a diverse international team.

At Zentist, we promote a productive and collaborative culture. We work hard, have fun, and treat

people with respect. Our benefits include a competitive salary, a culture of learning and

development, and more!

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Management Leader with a strong background

in overseeing Software as a Service (SaaS) projects.

In this role, you will work closely with the executive team to drive product growth and customer

satisfaction.

As a Chief Product Officer, you will shape the product vision and execute strategies while

fostering a high-performance product management team.

Responsibilities

● Product Strategy & Vision:

Define and articulate the long-term product strategy aligned with Zentist’s mission and market

needs. Lead the vision for new product development, ensuring it fits the company’s overall

objectives and customer pain points.

● Leadership & Team Management:

Lead, build, and mentor a high-performing product team (product managers, designers, and

analysts) to deliver on strategic priorities.

● Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and customer support teams to ensure

alignment and collaboration in achieving product goals.●

● User-Centered Product Design:

Champion customer-centric design and lead user research to inform product decisions.

Prioritize features that solve real-world problems for dental organizations.

● Product Roadmap & Execution:

Own the product roadmap and ensure timely delivery of high-quality product releases. Balance

strategic long-term goals with immediate customer needs.

● Market & Competitive Analysis:

Stay ahead of industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activity. Use insights to shape

product development, identify new opportunities, and maintain a competitive edge.

● KPIs & Metrics:

Define key product performance indicators (KPIs) and track product performance against

targets. Use data-driven decision-making to optimize the product lifecycle and user experience.

Requirements:

● 10+ years in product management, with 5+ years in a leadership role, ideally in a SaaS,

health, or fintech company.

● Proven success in developing and scaling complex products

● Strong ability to inspire, lead, and mentor product teams, fostering a collaborative and

high-performance culture.

● Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with

engineering, marketing, design, and other key functions.

● Deep understanding of customer needs and a passion for building products that address

those needs.

● Strong analytical skills, with the ability to leverage data to guide product decisions, track

progress, and measure success.

● Ability to think strategically about the future of the dental industry, technology trends, and

product innovations.

● A degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.

Location

You’ll work remotely with the team distributed across PDT and GMT+3, so a remote location is

fine. However, you would need to spend around 5 hours/day communicating with our San

Francisco team.

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