Fractional Product Leadership

Overview

Fractional product leadership means an experienced product leader runs your product function part-time, on a retainer, instead of as a full-time hire. You get senior direction (roadmap, rituals, coaching, hiring) for the months you need it, without the cost or commitment of a permanent VP of Product.

For startups and early-stage teams that need senior product leadership now, not in 6 months.

I embed with your team as a fractional product leader. I own the roadmap, run the rituals, coach your first PMs, and build the operating model so the team sustains momentum after I leave. I've done this 20+ times across healthcare, defense, and enterprise SaaS.

Who this is for

This works best when you have:

• A product team that needs direction but isn't ready for a full-time VP of Product
• A founder who needs to step back from day-to-day product decisions
• A gap between your last product leader and your next one
• A seed-to-Series B startup where every hire needs to count

If you're a larger org with an existing product function that needs scaling, Fractional Head of Product is a better fit.

What you get

In the first two weeks, I map your current state: what's shipping, what's stuck, who makes decisions, and where communication breaks down. You get a written assessment and a 90-day plan.

Weeks 3-12, I run the product function. That means roadmap ownership, sprint rituals, stakeholder alignment, and direct coaching for your PMs or product-adjacent team members. I ship alongside your team, not from the sidelines.

Before I leave, I document everything: the operating model, decision frameworks, and a hiring brief for your permanent product leader. The goal is that the team doesn't miss a beat after I exit.

Typical engagement

• Duration: 3-6 months
• Commitment: 15-20 hours per week
• Format: Embedded with your team (remote, with on-site as needed)