Vice President of Product

Vice President of Productat Breakout FinanceLocation: Based in Northern Virginia or Charleston, with an expectation of approximately one domestic trip per month to the alternate location.Compensation: $175,000________________________________________About the RoleBreakout Finance is seeking a Vice President of Product to own and drive the design, development, and optimization of our internal operating system. This role sits at the intersection of product management, operations, and technology, responsible for transforming how the company operates by aligning systems, workflows, and teams into a scalable, high-performance engine. You will act as the product owner of our operational infrastructure, leading the integration of systems, automation, AI, and process design to enable the company to scale originations from $100M to $250M annually without proportional headcount growth.MissionTo design and continuously evolve Breakouts operating system by:Optimizing operational technology architecture and integrationsBuilding scalable, standardized workflows across the lending lifecycleEliminating manual work through automation and AIEnabling seamless collaboration across Sales, Underwriting, Finance, Closing, and Back OfficeDriving measurable gains in productivity, speed, and operational excellenceWhat Youll Own (Product Mindset)You will function as the Product Owner/Lead , responsible for:The end-to-end operating experience across all teamsThe technology stack and system integrationsThe workflow architecture and process designThe continuous improvement backlog (automation, AI, process optimization)Adoption, usability, and performance of internal systemsKey OutcomesOptimize all operational platforms (CRM, underwriting systems, back-office tools)Design and implement system integrations that eliminate swivel-chair workDeploy AI-assisted and automated workflows across all departmentsMap, redesign, and standardize workflows across the full lending lifecycleDevelop and implement SOPs, SLAs, and operational playbooksEstablish dashboards and KPIs for data-driven decision makingImprove cycle times across Sales, Underwriting, Closing, and FinanceEnable 2.5x origination capacity without proportional headcount growthCore ResponsibilitiesProduct & Systems LeadershipOwn the roadmap for the operating systemEvaluate and optimize operational technology platformsDesign integrations and data flows across systemsPrioritize and implement automation and AI use casesProcess & Workflow DesignMap current workflows and identify inefficienciesDesign scalable, standardized processes across all teamsCreate operational playbooks, SOPs, and decision frameworksEstablish cross-functional SLAs and handoff protocolsCross-Functional LeadershipPartner with Sales, Underwriting, Finance, Closing, F&A, and Legal teamsTrain and influence teams to adopt optimized workflows and systemsDrive alignment between technology and operational executionContinuous Improvement & AnalyticsBuild and manage a backlog of improvements (automation, AI, process enhancements)Develop dashboards and KPIs to measure efficiency and adoptionContinuously refine workflows based on performance dataCore CompetenciesStrong background in fintech systems, automation, or product managementExperience with workflow tools, CRM systems, and system integrationsFamiliarity with AI tools for operational efficiencyExpertise in process optimization, operational excellence, or product operationsAbility to translate business needs into scalable systems and workflowsStrong change management and cross-functional leadership skillsGrowth mindset, entrepreneurial thinking, and high ownership mentalityLogical reasoning and confident decision-makingCommitment to delivering outstanding client service through operational excellenceBreakout Core CompetenciesIntegrity and transparencySolution-oriented and innovativeCreative and entrepreneurialDelivering outstanding customer serviceWhat We OfferAn enjoyable culture that encourages collaboration and rewards strong performanceCash bonus opportunities based on Company and individual performanceMedical, vision, and dental insurance401(k) plan with up to 4% employer matchVol Long Term Disability, Basic/Vol Life & Accidental Death & DismembermentPaid, flexible vacation and holidaysDay off on your birthdayFree parking and casual work environment with no formal dress codeWhy This Role MattersThis role is critical to building the companys future operating model. You are not just improving processes you are designing the system that allows Breakout to scale efficiently, intelligently, and competitively.You are building the operating system that makes everyone in the company superhuman.