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Director of Product, New Markets

Fundraise Up

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Location:
Portugal

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Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

We’re Fundraise Up - a global fundraising platform built to make donating to nonprofits fast, seamless, and accessible to all. Every month, our technology powers tens of millions of dollars in donations across the globe. We focus on innovation that directly impacts results: faster load times, higher conversion rates, global payment support, and accessibility-first design. Our platform is trusted by many of the world’s leading nonprofits, including UNICEF, the Alzheimer’s Association, and a wide range of global NGOs. With a 4.9/5 rating across top software review platforms, we’re recognized not just for our impact - but for the quality of the product we deliver. As Director of Product, New Markets, you operate a dual-track portfolio: Explore (0→1): rapid discovery, prototypes/MVPs, lighthouse pilots, go/kill decisions. Scale (1→N within New Markets): productize validated bets, harden quality, integrate with core systems, and build repeatable go to market system. This is a player-coach role from day one: you will personally own 1–2 high-leverage bets and lead a small team of PMs (initially 2–4, expanding with the portfolio). You’ll recruit and mentor top talent, set rigorous standards, and orchestrate multi-pod execution to move fast without compromising quality.

Job Responsibility:

  • Portfolio & Strategy: Own the New Markets thesis and quarterly bet portfolio across verticals/geos
  • size opportunities, define crisp hypotheses, and set entry/exit criteria
  • Balance speed vs. leverage: prototype off the mainline when it unblocks learning, then converge into core architecture once validated
  • Make decisive go/kill/scale calls and reallocate people/budget accordingly
  • document rationale and communicate clearly
  • Incubation (0→1) — Explore Track: Run continuous discovery with target nonprofits and partners
  • secure pilot commitments tied to explicit success metrics and timelines
  • Ship fast: use the fastest appropriate means (docs, mockups, throwaway builds, no-code/low-code, or small engineered spikes) to validate value
  • Stand up micro-pods on demand (Eng/Design/Analytics, contractors, internal hackathons) and manage them to weekly outcomes
  • Scale-Up (1→N) — Build & Launch Track: For validated bets, lead PMs and pods to productize: reliability, performance, security/compliance, and admin/ops surfaces
  • Plan and run limited-availability/beta → general availability transitions
  • define SLAs, analytics, rollout/rollback, and migration plans
  • Partner with Sales/CS/Marketing to create repeatable wins: ICPs, pricing/packaging suggestions, enablement, and reference stories
  • GTM & Partnerships: Source and close lighthouse pilots
  • own the pilot charter (scope, metrics, off-ramps)
  • Identify enabling partners (payments, data, identity, comms) and negotiate what’s needed to move faster without technical debt traps
  • Join strategic calls and RFPs to position the product credibly and move pilots to business expansion
  • Team Leadership (Player-Coach): Start with 2–4 PMs
  • hire to 4–6 as the portfolio grows
  • Coach PMs on discovery, PRDs, delivery, stakeholder management, and metrics
  • Establish an Incubation OS: weekly pipeline reviews, kill reviews, demo days, and post-mortems that compound learning
  • Set quality bars and operating rituals: problem/frame reviews, spec reviews, launch checklists, KPI dashboards, and handoff packs to core teams

Requirements:

  • 10+ years in Product with a proven 0→1 and 1→N track record
  • 3+ years managing PMs (player-coach or group lead)
  • Experience running multiple parallel experiments and owning go/kill/scale decisions tied to business outcomes
  • Fluency across validation tools: discovery, mockups, prototypes, and engineered MVPs
  • knows when each is appropriate
  • Strong metrics and decision skills: hypothesis trees, MVP KPIs, unit economics, ARR/NRR pathfinding
  • Cross-functional leadership across Eng/Design/Analytics and GTM
  • comfort in pre-sales/RFP/pilot settings
  • English B2+ (clear, confident, work-ready with customers and cross-functional teams)
  • Fluent English (C1) and Russian (Native)

Nice to have:

  • Ex-founder/early-stage operator with a clear ship/scale/kill story and measurable outcomes
  • Experience in payments/fintech/e-commerce or nonprofit domains (compliance, risk, donor experience)
  • EU market familiarity (PSD2/SCA basics, data/privacy norms) and additional languages
What we offer:
  • 31 days off
  • 100% paid telemedicine plan
  • Home Office Setup Assistance: the company offers assistance with purchasing furniture (office chair, office desk, monitor) and other items to create a comfortable workspace
  • English learning courses
  • Relevant professional education
  • Gym or swimming pool
  • Co-working
  • Remote working
  • Equity options

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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