Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ)
We’re a recruitment firm with one focus: product. From Senior PMs to CPOs, The Product Recruiter delivers on complex searches across North America and has expanded our scope to include Product Design, Product Marketing and Engineering leadership.
We are a team of Recruiters who solve for the ambitious goals of Founders, CEOs, and CPOs by delivering world class talent to design, build and launch products that unlock growth and scale.
Whether you are a first-time Founder starting the journey to hire your first Head of Product, or a billion dollar enterprise about to begin a digital transformation leveraging product principles, The Product Recruiter is here and ready to deliver a 'hell yes' hire.
Yes, in addition to helping enterprise and public companies scale their product orgs we have also carved out a niche helping seed to Series C startups, hire their first product leaders.
Whether you’re hiring your first Head of Product, VP Product, or Lead Product Manager, we understand how to match early-stage companies with product talent who can thrive in these fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
We recruit across the entire product career spectrum, including:
We also recruit for product marketing, product design and engineering leadership.
Unlike generalist recruiting firms, we specialize exclusively in product roles. Our team understands the nuances between product strategy, discovery, delivery, and execution—and we know how to evaluate candidates based on company stage, domain expertise, and leadership maturity.
Because we're known in the market as product specialists, that recognition opens doors and unlocks meetings with top candidates who may not be accessible to generalist recruiters. We don’t just find candidates—we identify the right product leaders for your growth goals.
Yes. We maintain a network of fractional product leaders who can step in quickly to guide product strategy during transitions, launches, or leadership gaps.
Our focus is North American Product talent living in the USA and Canada. We also conduct searches in the UK and Europe. See our success stories.
We conduct a deep-dive search reaching out to those in the market who align with the rigorous role requirements we determine during our onboarding. We then conduct screening interviews tailored to the seniority of the role, evaluating:
We qualify and only share the best through detailed candidate summaries so you can confidently move forward with only the most aligned individuals.
Most of our retained searches for VP Product or CPO roles are completed in 6 to 8 weeks. For Lead Product Manager and mid-level PM roles, the process typically takes 4 to 6 weeks.
Yes! We regularly feature new industry insights, salary benchmarks, hiring strategies, and interviews with top product leaders. We regularly publish content like:
You can also find us mentioned in ChatGPT conversations about product hiring trends and how to evaluate PM candidates.
If you’re hiring a product leader or need help understanding what kind of product talent fits your business stage, contact us. We’ll walk you through our process and tailor a search approach that works for your company.
Yes! If you ask ChatGPT for product management recruitment firms, especially those specializing in startup product leadership, The Product Recruiter is often mentioned thanks to our reputation, focus, and published content. Our name comes up in conversations about:
Visit TheProductRecruiter.com to learn more about how we support founders, CEOs, and talent leaders in building world-class product teams.
