Head of Product
Job Title: Head of Product
Department: Product
Employment Type: Full Time
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Houston
Who We Are
Persona AI is developing and commercializing rugged, multi-purpose humanoid robots that perform real work. Persona AI founding team has a decades-long history in humanoid robotics, bionics, and product development delivering robust hardware that has touched the stars, worked miles below the surface of the ocean, and even roamed Disney Parks. Our mission is focused squarely on shipping beautiful, reliable products at massive scale, while building a customer-focused team to achieve these aims.
Why Join Persona AI?
We offer competitive compensation, a performance-based bonus, 99% employer covered medical benefits, early-stage equity, competitive PTO, and a company-wide paid winter break consisting of seven consecutive days off between Christmas and New Year's.
You’ll shape technology that’s redefining the possibilities of robotics and human interaction.
Work alongside passionate teammates who value creativity, and continuous learning.
About the Role
Persona AI is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Product to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of our product roadmap. As Head of Product, you will own the entire product lifecycle-from conception through market success-and drive the company's growth by delivering innovative solutions that solve complex customer problems.
What You Will Be Doing
Product Strategy & Vision
Develop and communicate a clear, compelling product vision and strategy aligned with company goals
Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer discovery to inform product direction
Define product roadmap and prioritize features based on business impact, customer needs, and technical feasibility
Establish product KPIs and metrics to track progress against strategic objectives
Product Development & Leadership
Own the end-to-end product development process, from ideation to launch and beyond
Partner with engineering, design, and data teams to translate vision into shipped products
Lead cross-functional product initiatives and manage dependencies across teams
Conduct regular product reviews and iterate based on user feedback and performance data
Make data-driven decisions using analytics, user research, and qualitative feedback
Customer & Stakeholder Management
Build deep understanding of customer needs, pain points, and workflows through direct engagement
Represent the voice of the customer internally and advocate for user-centric solutions
Communicate product strategy, roadmap, and progress to stakeholders, investors, and leadership
Gather and synthesize customer feedback from sales, support, and user research teams
Team Building & Management
Build and mentor a high-performing product team (PMs, researchers, designers as applicable)
Foster a culture of experimentation, data-driven decision-making, and customer obsession
Provide coaching and professional development opportunities for direct reports
Recruit top product talent to support team scaling
Business Impact
Contribute to revenue growth through product innovation, pricing strategy, and market expansion
Identify new market opportunities and potential product adjacencies
Work closely with Sales and Marketing on positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategy
Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to stay ahead of competition
What We Are Looking For
8+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead product role
Proven track record of shipping successful products and driving measurable business outcomes
Deep understanding of software product development, agile methodologies, and product lifecycle management
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with ability to synthesize complex information
Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills with engineering, design, marketing, and sales
Customer empathy and UX sensibility with commitment to user-centered design
Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capabilities
Clear communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience in B2B SaaS or technology-driven products (preferred)
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Bonus Skills
Experience with AI/ML product management or AI-driven platforms
Background in startup environments or early-stage product scaling
Familiarity with generative AI, large language models, or related technologies
Experience with pricing strategy and product monetization
MBA or advanced degree in relevant field
Experience in international or multi-market expansion
Strong executive presence and ability to lead at the C
Persona AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.