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Roebling

Lower-middle market private equity with value-add

Vice President of Product

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
Remote in USA
RemoteFully remote with meaningful travel expectations; candidates near NYC, the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, or Houston are preferred for potential hybrid work.
ProductProduct Management

About the job

Requirements
  • The role requires 7+ years in product management with a proven track record of launching and managing digital products across the product lifecycle.
  • The role requires experience building and scaling business-to-business products, ideally for technical or engineering users in domains such as process engineering, chemical or industrial engineering, or capital project development.
  • The role requires a strong understanding of agile development methodologies and product management best practices.
  • The role requires experience working with outsourced developers, designers, and external resources to deliver high-quality products.
  • The role requires willingness to dive into details, including code or design, to ensure successful product execution.
  • The role requires strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
  • The role requires data-driven decision-making and the ability to track and improve key product metrics.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a product strategy aligned with Roebling's goals, identify market opportunities, and take products from 0 to 1.
  • Lead the full product lifecycle from ideation to launch, drive development in collaboration with cross-functional teams, and ensure seamless business integration.
  • Work closely with sales to develop monetization and pricing strategies that align with market demand and company goals.
  • Analyze key performance indicators and leverage data to improve product performance, enhance user experience, and address internal and external needs.
  • Conduct market research and gather feedback to stay ahead of industry trends and ensure products meet customer and internal efficiency needs.
  • Design cohesive customer journeys across all products for a consistent, user-friendly experience.
  • Manage external resources, occasionally dive into the code, and lead a small, scrappy team to ensure successful execution.
  • Manage data harmonization across platforms to optimize internal processes and enhance product value.
Desired Qualifications
  • A degree in Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.

About the company

Roebling Capital Partners concentrates on the lower-middle market in the Midwest, providing controlling equity investments and hands-on operational support to owners looking to sell or transition. It typically invests $1–$4 million per deal (with capacity for larger transactions via its network) and combines capital with resources and industry contacts to drive growth and succession planning. The firm differentiates itself by partnering with owners who want to retain equity and continue leading the business, offering practical operational help and a Midwest-focused platform. Its goal is to help owners transition or sell on favorable terms, while growing and professionalizing portfolio companies for long-term value.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2026

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Roebling closed White Stone Fleet Service on June 13, 2025, signaling momentum.
  • Portfolio expanded through acquisitions, including All Claims Repairs and Longstreth's Kimsports deal.
  • The firm reports seven active portfolio companies, widening fee and carry optionality.

What critics are saying

  • Roebling is young, founded February 18, 2025, with limited realized exits.
  • Its concentrated Cincinnati model depends on a few principals and proprietary deal sourcing.
  • Any White Stone Fleet or portfolio stumble would quickly damage fundraising credibility.

What makes Roebling unique

  • Keith Carlson and Dan Magarian combine M&A execution with hands-on portfolio operations.
  • Roebling targets lower-middle-market control deals, where larger buyout funds stay underweight.
  • RVA initiatives add portfolio CFO Mike Dektas and CTO Karl Gouverneur in 2025.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Meal Benefits
  • Company Equity
  • Remote Work Options
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Team offsites