Lead product strategy and execution at Column, focusing on scaling innovative banking solutions with significant travel requirements.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Own the product strategy, roadmap and outcomes for key products
- Design and ship products and workflows to remove bottlenecks
- Drive decisions around build vs. buy strategies
- Understand workflows firsthand by spending time on-site
- Own execution end to end across the team
Must have
- 5+ years of experience in product management
- Understanding of great software and user experiences
- Track record of shipping products that solved real problems
- Comfort with pricing, margins, and P&L tradeoffs
- Ability to influence and align stakeholders
Nice to have
- Familiarity with banking or fintech
Practical constraints
- Travel 50%+ of the time
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Product Lead at Column, the individual will be responsible for defining and executing product strategies that address key bottlenecks in the company's growth. This position requires a strong background in product management, particularly within high-growth tech environments, and an understanding of user experience and operational challenges. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of experience and a proactive, organized approach to managing multiple projects. The role involves significant travel to engage directly with operations, emphasizing a hands-on approach to product development.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 15, 2026. Last confirmed on Column's careers page October 15, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Product roles (median ~$184,000).
- Starts above 8% of 36 comparable lead product roles in United States we track (median $205,000 across 22 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Product Lead (Travel Heavy) role remote?
- It's hybrid — Column expects some on-site time in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Column lists $150,000–$220,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Product Lead (Travel Heavy) role.
- Where is the role based?
- Column is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Column targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Product Lead (Travel Heavy) role at Column.
From the original posting
The opportunity
As a Product Lead at Column, you’ll help lay the foundation for the company’s next decade of growth. There's no existing roadmap to inherit, no legacy backlog, no "how we've always done it." You’ll own some of Column’s most important products and initiatives, with a heavy focus on designing the systems and tools that directly shape our ability to scale. You’ll act as the “GM” of your product area, owning everything from product strategy and requirements to internal platform development, while working alongside senior leadership at Column to take our business to the next level.
This position will be based in our San Francisco office in the Presidio, with regular travel throughout the United Sates. You can expect to be on the road 50%+ of the time, often embedded on-site for 2–4 weeks at a time.
What you’ll do
Own the product strategy, roadmap and outcomes for key products
Find the biggest bottlenecks to scale, then design and ship the products and workflows that remove them
Drive decisions around “build vs. buy” strategies for new tooling and systems we need to drive automation and scale
Spend time on-site with operators to understand workflows firsthand and turn what you learn into product decisions
Own execution end to end, driving timelines, alignment and accountability on execution across the team
What you’ll need to be successful
5+ years of experience, including experience in product management at a high-growth technology company
An understanding of what great software and exceptional user experiences look like
A track record of shipping products that solved real operational or customer problems
A business owner’s mindset. You’re as comfortable with pricing, margins, and P&L tradeoffs as you are with specs and roadmaps
The ability to influence and align stakeholders with different priorities around a shared goal.
A hyper-organized approach to execution. You’re comfortable running several workstreams across teams at once.
Excitement about spending ~50% of your time on the road, embedded with the people and operations your products serve.
A scrappy, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude. We thrive because we work harder, are more creative, and have zero ego when it comes to getting our hands dirty to build a business.
Familiarity with banking or fintech is preferred but not required. An interest in becoming an expert in this space is a must.
What you'll get from us
🏥 Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, including options that are 100% covered by Column for you and 100% covered for your dependents!
📈 401k plan, including self-directed brokerage options
The annual US base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $220,000 + equity.
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