Fractional Head of Product

About Us: We are a fast-growing software consultancy with a reputation for excellence. We have successfully scaled to a 20-project portfolio, and we are now looking for a strategic partner to help us build the systems and frameworks that will power the next phase of our growth.This is a unique, high-impact opportunity for a seasoned product leader to step in as a fractional executive, partnering directly with the CEO to architect and implement our new "Scalable Ownership Framework."Your Impact (The Mission): This is not an operational project management role. You are not the "single point of ownership" for 20 projects. Your mission is to be our internal strategic leader and systems-builder. You will provide the "big picture" audit and direction, ensuring our product vision and project health are aligned as we scale.Key Responsibilities: Own the Process: You will be the primary architect and implementer of our new "Scalable Ownership Framework." This involves grouping projects into logical pods and defining the standards, rituals, and roles that empower our team to execute with clarity. Mentor & Empower Our Leaders: You will act as a "Group Product Manager," providing direct mentorship, coaching, and strategic guidance to our Solution (Tech) Leads and Delivery Coordinators 11, upskilling them into true owners of their project pods. Conduct Strategic Audits: You will perform the high-level "weekly audit+direction setting," reviewing portfolio health, identifying "loose ends," and ensuring the "big picture" product vision is being executed. You will be the strategic backstop for our CEO. Partner with Delivery: You will collaborate closely with our client-facing engagement and delivery leads, acting as the internal champion for product quality, technical health, and process integrity, providing a healthy strategic balance to commercial goals.What We're Looking For (Qualifications): Extensive Experience (5-10+ years): A proven background in a software development agency, consultancy, or a product-led B2B SaaS company is essential. You have seen this scaling challenge before. Product Ownership Mastery: Deep expertise in creating frameworks for product backlogs, user stories, and prioritization. You are a master of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) in the reality of a multi-project environment. Proven "Builder" Mindset: You thrive on turning chaos into clarity. You are a pragmatic systems-thinker who defaults to building durable processes, not just fighting fires. Exceptional Leadership & Mentorship: You are a "leader of leaders." You can confidently mentor and upskill existing team members, build consensus, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Strategic (not just Operational) Acumen: You have a deep, practical understanding of the commercial realities of a consultancy (SOWs, budgets, client relationships) and know how to partner with delivery teams to protect both client success and team health.Engagement Model: This is a long-term, fractional (part-time) strategic partnership.Fluency in Portuguese in addition to English a plus