Head of Product

About FIFTH DOMAIN

FIFTH DOMAIN is a leading Australian company specializing in sovereign cyber force technologies. We offer comprehensive solutions that span the entire lifecycle of human and AI cyber operators through our advanced software, data products, and tooling. Our operations are at the cutting edge of technology, serving crucial clients engaged in frontline cyber defense.

Our Mission

Our commitment is to enhance cyberspace security by empowering those who protect it, guided by core values that inform every decision we make.

Role Summary

The Head of Product at FIFTH DOMAIN is pivotal in defining and driving the product strategy, innovation roadmap, and product operation frameworks. Reporting directly to the CEO, this position aims to instill structure, precision, and focus into the product management process while preserving agility and innovation to seize emerging market opportunities. This leadership role is unconventional, requiring adaptability to ambiguous environments, challenging traditional approaches, and steering growth through data-backed insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement FIFTH DOMAIN’s overarching product strategy and development roadmap.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO to pinpoint market trends and future product ventures.
• Design and uphold structured product governance, frameworks, and prioritization practices.
• Lead agile methodologies in product planning, scheduling, and delivery execution.
• Conduct and oversee team stand-ups, planning meetings, and product evaluation sessions.
• Analyse customer needs, industry trends, and product metrics to support strategic decisions.
• Generate business analytics including commercial reports, financial assessments, and product business cases.
• Evaluate customer segmentation and uncover new market expansion opportunities.
• Work cross-functionally with technical, implementation, and commercial teams to guarantee product success.
• Establish and nurture reliable stakeholder partnerships while encouraging constructive debates to optimize outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a skilled team of technical experts.
• Cultivate a culture emphasizing responsibility, innovation, and ongoing enhancement.
• Perform additional duties as necessary.

Essential Competencies

• Excels in dynamic, agile, and high-demand settings.
• Comfortable respectfully questioning ideas and providing alternative viewpoints.
• Builds trustworthy relationships that facilitate open discussion and teamwork.
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability over projects and decisions.
• Intent on achieving significant business outcomes.
• Self-driven, proactive, and focused on solution development.
• Curious and innovative with a strong interest in technology and new trends.
• Adaptable to uncertain situations and evolving conditions.
• Resilient and flexible when handling challenges.
• A cooperative team member who adds value to group efforts.
• Exhibits strong commercial acumen and strategic foresight.