Hire a fractional VP Product — roadmap, discovery, and PM team
A fractional VP Product runs the roadmap, installs discovery discipline, and coaches PMs on 1–2 days per week.
A fractional VP Product costs $8k–$16k/mo ($200–$450/hr), typically works 1–3 days per week, and can be hired in about 48 hours through RecruitFractional — with no placement fee or percentage of compensation. Engagements run fractional, interim, or advisory.
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When to hire a fractional VP Product
Most companies hire a fractional VP Product when the founder or existing team can no longer own the product function at executive depth. Common triggers:
- PMs are shipping features but not outcomes
- The roadmap is a wish list, not a strategy
- You need to hire and level 3–8 PMs
- Discovery and prioritization are missing
- Founder is still the de facto Head of Product
What a fractional VP Product owns
A fractional VP Product operates as your accountable Vice President of Product on a part-time basis. Typical scope:
- — Roadmap, prioritization, and outcome framing
- — Discovery, research, and experimentation rituals
- — PM hiring, leveling, and coaching
- — Product ops and metrics
- — Cross-functional collaboration with design and engineering
- — Handoff to full-time VP Product or CPO
Engagement models
Fractional (ongoing)
1–3 days per week on a recurring basis. Best when you need executive judgment in the business every week, but not a full-time hire yet.
Interim (full-time, fixed term)
Full-time coverage for 3–9 months. Best for a vacancy, a fundraise, an M&A event, or a turnaround.
Project / advisory
Scoped engagement (10–40 hours) tied to a specific deliverable — a plan, a system, a hire, a diligence.
How much does a fractional VP Product cost?
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Frequently asked questions
- What does a fractional VP Product do?
- A fractional VP Product runs the roadmap, installs discovery discipline, and coaches the PM team on a part-time basis.
- How much does a fractional VP Product cost?
- Fractional VP Product retainers typically run $8,000–$16,000 per month, or $200–$450 per hour.
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