Case Studies
Chief Product Officer
Case Studies
Overview
Our client, a strategy execution software platform with more than 500,000 users and over 2,000 customers across 70+ industries, had just completed the acquisition of a smaller competitor when they reached out to Jurupa with a highly specific need for their rapidly growing business in the US.
Challenge
Following hot on the heels of a recent Series C funding round, our client had no plans to take their foot off the gas in respect of growth opportunities.
The competitor they had acquired was purely focused on the SMB market and so a key pillar of our client’s strategy was to absorb their IP and client base into the wider company strategy whilst identifying an individual who could bring proven experience in building out a self-service platform, either with their own start-up or via a funded scale up organisation.
The ideal candidate would be heavily slanted toward product ideation as well as the ability to handle P&L for the acquired business.
Solution
Whilst the client’s preference was to hire an individual in the US, finding the right individual took precedence and so to ensure the choice of an even wider talent pool, the criteria was widened to include Europe and the UK.
Jurupa embarked upon a comprehensive talent mapping exercise, identifying top percentile talent and screening those individuals thoroughly with meticulously designed questions in order to zero in on the very best individuals on the market.
Outcome
Our curated longlist was refined through collaborative discussion to a precise shortlist of outstanding talent on both sides of the Atlantic. Our client was delighted with the depth and breadth of expertise we had brought to the table and ultimately, the chosen candidate brought arguably the best of both worlds.
They were an American citizen, located in Europe with dual citizenship and the ability to work from anywhere and travel to anywhere. Harnessing the power of Chat-GPT based generative AI into the new self-service product, the successful candidate went on to have a huge and lasting impact on our client’s business.
Results
95
Candidates
3
Finalists
5
Shortlisted
1
Appointed
Journey
Project team kick-off meeting
- WEEK 1: The delivery team will are fully briefed on the scope of work, SLA and job profile
Project recruitment phases
- WEEK 2: Thorough research involving regional / global talent mapping
Search & selection
- WEEK 3: Discreetly approach high level, prospective candidates. Gauge initial levels of interest
Preliminary candidate interviews
- WEEK 4: Preliminary interviews including competency-based questionnaire
Longlist presentation
- Present client with an honest candidate appraisal and perception report
Search execution plan
Candidate shortlisting
- WEEK 5: Re-appraisal and requalification of candidates, followed by selection of candidates for interview
Interview
- WEEKS 6 & 7: Ensure the interview schedule is adhered to
Offer management
- WEEK 8: Agree remuneration, offer and present to successful candidate. Address all concerns and issues to ensure a smooth process
Acceptance & notice period
- Address counter offer scenario to ensure candidate’s commitment
Project feedback
- Upon completion of assignment – review the process and discuss next steps
