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StreetLight Data is a trailblazer in transportation analytics software, transforming how cities, agencies, and businesses understand mobility. With unmatched precision and scale, StreetLight harnesses big data to deliver actionable insights across transportation planning, operations, climate, and commercial/real estate domains. Its advanced analytics and intuitive platform empowers decision-makers to optimize infrastructure, reduce emissions, and enhance safety—all while saving time and resources. From corridor studies to EV charger siting, StreetLight’s solutions are trusted nationwide for their depth, reliability, and innovation. StreetLight was founded in San Francisco in 2011, and in 2022 was acquired by Jacobs Engineering. StreetLight operates as an independent product business within Jacobs.

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and visionary Senior Vice President (SVP) of Product to lead our product organization in shaping and delivering our market-leading software solutions for government and enterprise clients. This executive will lead the next phase of StreetLight’s growth - expanding into a broader suite of products for transportation and infrastructure professionals, and flourishing with the rise of AI.

The SVP of Product will oversee Product Management, Technical Research, Documentation, and UX/UI. This leader will be a key member of the executive team, working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Customer Success to drive product excellence and company growth.

This position can be remote aligned to a Jacobs office based in North America.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Create and execute a roadmap that meets sales targets for our suite of products. This is the key definition of success for this SVP.

• Define and communicate the company’s long-term product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with corporate goals and market opportunities.

• Drive the evolution of a suite of interconnected products that meet customer needs and reinforce competitive differentiation.

• Develop/maintain deep familiarity with our core markets - government transportation agencies, private transportation companies, and other enterprises impacted by transportation.

• Design processes and products that take advantage of AI to speed up the development of new products and improve efficiency and experience in existing products.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to set company-wide priorities and ensure product initiatives support revenue growth and profitability targets.

Product Management & Research

• Refine and scale the company’s standard product management and development process, ensuring clarity, consistency, and rigor in roadmap development, requirements gathering, and prioritization.

• Lead product managers in developing and maintaining product roadmaps, business cases, and go-to-market strategies.

• Ensure each product line is measured against clear revenue and adoption goals, with accountability for meeting or exceeding targets.

• Oversee product research and competitive intelligence to ensure the company remains at the forefront of innovation in our markets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Engineering and Data Science leadership to ensure timely and successful product delivery. Provide a bridge to

• Work seamlessly with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to align on customer messaging, positioning, and feedback loops that support market penetration and revenue outcomes. Provide a bridge to technical teams, above.

• Build relationships with key clients and stakeholders, represent the company at industry events, StreetLight events, and with clients.

• 15+ years of experience in product roles within enterprise software companies (SaaS), including at least 5 years in senior, strategic leadership and in overseeing diverse product functions: product management, UX/UI, research, and documentation:

• Track record of building and scaling a portfolio or suite of software products,

• Experience with products involving complex data science and big data.

• Proven experience establishing and refining product management processes to improve organizational effectiveness.

• Documented accountability for achieving product revenue and growth targets.

• Hold product teams accountable to outcomes, not just output, and instill a results-driven mindset.

Ideally you will also have:

• Strong understanding of market analysis, competitive dynamics, and customer-driven innovation.

• Demonstrated success leading product in the government and/or enterprise software markets. Experience in transportation and traffic markets preferred.

• Proven ability to work effectively across departments, from engineering and design to marketing and sales, to deliver cohesive product outcomes.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to represent the company externally.

• Change management capable, with a history of successfully introducing new initiatives or tools and leading distributed teams through change.

What We Offer:

• Competitive executive compensation package, including performance-based incentives tied to product growth and revenue.

• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.).

• A culture of collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and impact

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.