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Vizzia

THE COMPANY Vizzia is the leading Video-Surveillance-as-a-Service (VSaaS) platform in Europe, equipping cities with intelligent cameras to address two specific problems: illegal waste dumping and public safety. We replaced an industry that had not moved in twenty years. The legacy approach — on-prem servers, multi-month installations, €30k per camera — could not scale. Our quick-deploy 4G/5G cameras install in five minutes on a lamp post, stream continuously, run frugal edge AI, and feed two verticalized SaaS platforms used by local police, waste services, and city operations teams. We were founded in 2022. Today: 160 cities equipped in France and expanding in Europe, €8.8M TCV signed in 2025, 130% NRR, <5% yearly churn, 86% of clients signed without a POC. We just raised €30M in Series B to accelerate our development and be on a path to €100M+ ARR by 2029. The long-term mission is to become the VSaaS leader in Europe — a €10bn+ company in a market currently dominated by hardware constructors and US incumbents (Verkada, Flock, Axon). THE PRODUCT Vizzia is a Hardware × AI × SaaS product. We design and assemble our own quick-deploy 4G/5G edge gateways and cameras. We run our own computer vision models — at the edge for inference, in the cloud for continuous training — for illegal waste dumping detection, license plate recognition, vehicle analytics, and incident investigation. We serve two vertical SaaS platforms on top of that stack: Waste (city services, 80% reduction in dumping year one) and Safety (local police, 10x more investigations solved). The three layers share one common Devices + AI platform. They are designed as one product. A Hardware × AI × SaaS product organization at the stage of a fast-growing Series B European scale-up is a rare combination. If the depth of the product surface is what you have been missing in your last role, it is what this role offers. THE CHALLENGE Vizzia sits at the transition point where most product organizations either succeed or fail: the move from a tech-led organisation to prove market-fit and traction to an Empowered Product Teams operating model — while the company doubles in ARR every twelve months and scales from ~130 to 300 people in 24 months. What you must steer, as a VP of Product : Build the next chapter of the product organization. The Product function (seven people today, PMs and Designers) has carried Vizzia to 160 cities and a €30M Series B with a delivery-first culture. The next chapter is to layer in the operating model of an empowered product organization: a cascaded product strategy, North Star metrics by squad, continuous discovery as a weekly habit, and a decision-making model where the CTPO can step back from day-to-day arbitration to focus on long-term vision. Install the Product operating model across Hardware, AI, and the two SaaS verticals. Vizzia needs a real product strategy, consistent across all the scope and driving impact aligned with the company objectives. Coach squads to move into teams that own outcomes. Continuous discovery as a team habit. Arbitrage discipline grounded in assumption tests, not opinion. A common language between Devices, Waste, Safety, AI : three layers, one product. Scale this transformation while the company triples. The product function has to be built not just for today's size, but for the size we are racing toward, without losing the operator clarity that made the company successful in the first place. THE ROLE As a VP of Product, you have 4 main missions: The product strategy. A small number of focused, insight-driven bets across Hardware, AI, and the two SaaS verticals. Aligned with the company strategy, consistent across all the product layers, cascaded so every squad can leverage their impact zone. The product teams. Transforming the current cross-functional teams (PM, Designer, Tech Lead, engineers) into empowered product teams, owning outcomes. You are accountable for the quality of these teams, the discovery they run, and the outcomes they deliver across Devices, Waste, Safety, and AI. The product talent. Recruit, coach, develop a bar of PMs and Designers to the best-practices of the industry. Coaching is an important part of the job, with a team that is eager to progress and already understands the need to transform. The product culture. Vizzia culture is strongly focused on delivery. You will hold a pivotal role into evangelizing the culture of impact and the role of Product as a critical component of the company's growth. THE ECOSYSTEM Your team. Seven people in the Product function: a Head of Device Products (with 1 PM reporting to her), two customer-centric senior squads PMs, two Designers, an two technical PMs (Infra, AI). The Product & Tech org around you. Three leaders will sit under the CTPO co-founder. You are one of them. * VP Engineering (arriving shortly) — software, cloud, AI engineering, device lifecycle management * Head of Hardware — leading hardware design and engineering * VP Product (you) — Product and Design across the whole stack: Devices, Waste SaaS, Safety SaaS, AI products The three Tech & Product leaders operate as peers. The product strategy you write is what aligns them. The CTPO partnership. You report to the CTPO co-founder. Day to day, it works as a close collaboration. He owns the long-term vision, the market and technology depth he has built over years. You own the strategy execution, the operating model, the teams, the culture. He gives the direction, you give the structure. The executive committee. While you do not sit in the ExCo (Comex), you have direct, standing access to every member (CEO, CSO, CMO, COO, CFO). You lead the Quarterly Product Strategy Review presented to the committee. The committee expects you to operate as a peer, not as a function head who needs to be filtered. WHAT WE WILL LOOK FOR IN YOU You have been a Head of Product or VP of Product before, in a company that went through a similar stage of growth. On the Hardware dimension. Experience shipping an IoT or Hardware-enabled product would be ideal — it would make your first six months substantially easier (arbitrating roadmap trade-offs where a SaaS feature depends on a hardware release that ships every nine to twelve months, holding a coherent product strategy across a slower Hardware cycle and a fast SaaS cycle, speaking honestly with hardware, mechatronics, firmware, and AI engineers). What is non-negotiable is a deep, demonstrable appetite for Hardware. If “BOM”, “firmware OTA”, and "device life-cycle management" make you want to ask more questions rather than change the topic, you have the right instinct. If you have only worked on pure SaaS and you intend to keep it that way, this is not the right company for you. You did not inherit a working product organization, you built one. You can describe, in detail, a product strategy you have written. Not because you read about strategy. Because you wrote one and the company used it. You have killed features and product bets on evidence from discovery. You can name them. You have coached PMs from junior to senior, and from senior to manager. They are still in the field, still doing the work, and they will take your reference call. You can hold a room of executives, in a language they understand. You disagree before decisions, commit after them, and you do not undermine the decision afterwards. WHAT WE OFFER A product scope you will not find elsewhere in France. Hardware, embedded AI, cloud platform, two vertical SaaS, owned end-to-end by a single product organization. The depth of the system is the prize. * A company at the stage where building the product function from the ground up still matters and where the work is still small enough that one person can shape it. * A real product solving real public-space problems in real cities, not another B2B SaaS dashboard. * Founders (CEO and CTPO) who understand the importance of this hire. * A compensation package that reflects the seniority of the role, with meaningful equity. * A team of PMs, Designers, and engineers who want a real product leader, and who will know within a week if you are one. Paris-based (Grands Boulevards). Three days a week onsite minimum. If you've read this far, you're probably very interested in the role and/or Vizzia. We'd like to hear from you even if you feel ou don't check every box.

Alpha FMC

About Alpha FMC Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (Alpha) is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Founded in 2003, we have worked for over 20 years to bring together specialist, sector-focused strategy, management consulting and technology expertise to support the entire client transformation lifecycle. Having partnered with more than 1,200 clients worldwide across the asset and wealth management, alternatives and insurance industries, Alpha is truly a trusted advisor for complex change programmes. We now have over 1,180 consultants working with clients across North America, the UK, Europe, Middle East and APAC. In 2024, in recognition of our successful track record and strong growth prospects, Alpha was acquired by Bridgepoint, one of the world's leading quoted private asset growth investors. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are delighted that many of our team have built long and fulfilling careers with us, many staying over a decade. We believe this is because Alpha offers a genuinely rewarding place to work: a meritocratic environment where your career can flourish, and a welcoming culture where you can be yourself, connect with others and thrive. As we look to the future, we’re excited to be looking for new Alpha colleagues - individuals who are collaborative, innovative and ambitious. We hope you will join us and help shape the next chapter of our growth journey.   Why join Alpha? * Established yet entrepreneurial – with over 20 years of success and a proven record on the London Stock Exchange, Alpha offers the stability of an established consultancy with the energy of a fast-growth business. * Backed by Bridgepoint – as part of one of the world’s leading growth investors, Alpha benefits from strategic investment that fuels innovation, expansion and new offerings – creating even more opportunity for our people. * Exposure to senior leadership – whether you are in an internal or a client facing role, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from the best of the best – high performers at the top of their game. * Learning and growth opportunities – we run tailored training to help you be successful, provide you excellent mentorship, and offer up to 5 days paid training time per year. Perhaps the best training though is the experience on the job – as everyone at Alpha has high responsibility and autonomy, you can develop your skillsets quickly. * Performance-driven culture with real impact – advancement at Alpha is based on impact and capability, not tenure or quotas. You’ll have autonomy and see the tangible difference your ideas and decisions make.   Role Responsibilities: Based in France, you will carry out consulting engagements or manage projects for prestigious clients, leaders in Asset Management (Asset Managers, Private Banks, Investor Services Providers) in areas including: * Strategy * M&A Integration * Review of Operating Models * Evolution of Organisations * Digital Transformation * Operational Benchmarking * Change Management   We offer you the opportunity to embark on an exciting career: * Delivering interesting assignments in an international environment (international assignments and teams, possibility of exchanges with other offices of the group) * Working with high potential employees in a dynamic environment * Putting your ideas into practice alongside the team and on client projects * Taking ownership early on in your career – including possible ownership of deliverables or work streams within a project * Developing know-how recognised by the major players in the financial industry and participation in the growth of the leader in Asset Management consulting * Staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business * You will also participate in the development of the firm's practices (such as Operations or Investments) and various business management areas (e.g.: Marketing or Recruitment)   Role Requirements (Skills, Experience and Qualifications): * At least 2-4 years of proven experience in the consulting or projects gained within a leading financial institution or consulting firm * Significant experience within ‘blue-chip’ Financial Services organisations, preferably Asset or Wealth Managers * Experience of projects engaged on Target Operating Model, business processes and/or IT solutions in some of the following areas: Distribution, CRM, Portfolio management & Risk management, Middle & Back Office processes and outsourcing * An understanding of market trends, drivers and outlook of the Asset and Wealth Management market * First-class communication, presentation and problem-solving skills with an excellent command of Microsoft Office * Basic knowledge of client relationship development and business development, for example writing proposals for new projects * Stakeholder management and influencing skills – with both clients and colleagues * Superb interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and lead junior team members * Focus on team achievement, not just individual goals * Strong academic background from a top-ranking business school or engineering school * Fluency in French and English is required (C1+ level) * Eligible to work in France   Sharing Success: Allowing our people to share in our growth journey is a highly valued component of the business and here are a few ways that we do this: * Competitive base salary * Share of the profits of the business as a % of base salary: Each year the company distributes among its staff up to 30% of the profits measured through EBITDA. * 25 working days of paid leave + 2 days off, 27 days in total * Lunch vouchers (10€) * Life insurance and travel insurance * Laptop and mobile phone * Supportive, social and collaborative environment * Comprehensive training and development programmes (CAPM, Prince 2, CFA…) * Fantastic opportunity to be more entrepreneurial in a growing market with a reputable company brand * An opportunity to make a significant contribution to Alpha value propositions, and to build and grow your own network within the Asset and Wealth Management industry   Your Wellbeing: Ensuring that we prioritise the wellbeing and care of everyone is paramount. To support this, we have an established mentoring and employee oversight framework across all global locations and levels. At the same time, we continue to invest in our comprehensive training and development programme that builds confidence, consulting skills and industry content.   Our Commitment to Inclusion At Alpha, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical to our success. Our priorities show a focus on fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace where individuals are treated fairly regardless of gender or background. We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to making our recruitment process and workplace accessible and inclusive for everyone.   Next steps: If this sounds like one of the proposed roles are ideal for you, apply today to a grade chosen based on your qualifications! If successful, you will have the opportunity to meet various team members during our recruitment process which typically include a Competency style interview, a Case Study interview, and a Final Round interview with one of our French Partners. --- Please be aware that we may hold information for up to 3 years from the close of the recruitment process to allow us to review your suitability for current and future job opportunities with Alpha, your data may also be shared with relevant third party providers as and when required as part of the assessment process. Full details around what data we hold, why we hold it and for how long are available in our recruitment privacy statement (https://alphafmc.com/privacy-policy/). If you have any questions, or would like us to delete your data, please contact us by email at privacy@alphafmc.com.

Jitter

SUMMARY 🤝 You’ll be building the People function from scratch at Jitter, alongside with the CEO 🌍 You’ll enable Jitter’s international growth by hiring, developing, and engaging world-class teams 📍 Based in Paris (in-person) – relocation packages if needed 🇬🇧 We’re an international team and work in English 💰 100k–120k€ + equity (BSPCE) 💫 WHO WE ARE Jitter is a fast, simple, and collaborative motion design tool on the web. We help designers create beautiful animations for marketing videos, brand content, apps and websites — and collaborate easily with teammates, clients, and stakeholders. Think “Figma for motion design.” With over 20,000 creative teams already using Jitter around the world, our next chapter is ambitious: to make motion a foundational layer of every design stack, by building the motion design operating system that will standardize and scale motion across every brand and campaign, from ideation to production, similar to how design systems transformed UI design. To support this trajectory, we are looking for our first People Lead, a strategic and hands-on leader who will build, structure the People function, and help shape Jitter’s organisation, culture, and leadership practices for the long term. ✨ Our mission. Make motion design accessible to all designers and creative teams. 🔭 Our ambition. Become the leading platform to create animated content at scale. 👋 WHO YOU ARE You are a senior People leader with a strong business acumen and a passion for building organizations where people deliver, learn and grow. You combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and you’re excited by the challenge of building a People function from the ground up in a fast-growing, international tech company. You are driven to spread and embody Jitter’s culture by genuinely taking care of the team, understanding what motivates individuals, and creating the conditions for people to thrive You are equally comfortable partnering with founders on organizational design, coaching leaders, rolling up your sleeves to hire top talent, and structuring scalable People processes. You care deeply about culture, achievement, and engagement — and you believe People is a key driver of company growth trajectory. * 8+ years of experience in People / Talent roles within Tech or SaaS environments * Strong talent acquisition background, with the ability to hire senior, high-impact profiles at scale * A structuring experience in designing and running people playbook & processes * Comfortable managing HR tools, contractors, and service providers * Fluent in English (French is a plus) * Curious, pragmatic, data-savvy, and deeply people-oriented. 💥 WHAT YOU’LL DO You are the first People team member to join Jitter as we enter the next phase of our growth. Reporting directly to the CEO, your mission is to own the people function, enabling the company’s growth while maintaining a high bar for culture, performance, and engagement. * Build and lead the People function. You’ll be responsible for defining the People strategy with the CEO, execute it with clear roadmap and structured processes. * Hire and scale world-class teams. You act as a bar-raiser in hiring. You’ll design and run a strong hiring engine to support rapid growth. Attract, assess, and hire top-tier talent, coach hiring managers, and ensure a smooth, high-quality candidate experience — all driven by clear data and KPIs. * Develop, engage, and retain talent. You’ll create clear growth frameworks so people can learn, perform, and progress at Jitter. You’ll design the whole People journey that will actively nurture a strong, cohesive culture. * Run solid People operations. You’ll ensure reliable People Ops foundations as the company scales. Oversee payroll, legal and HR partners, and continuously improve compensation, equity, and compliance frameworks. 👩‍💻 WHAT THIS LOOKS LIKE DAY TO DAY * Partnering closely with founders and managers to shape Jitter’s organization as it scales — defining team structures, leadership roles, and people priorities that support both speed and long-term sustainability. * Hiring exceptional talent across all functions, from senior ICs to leaders. You’ll actively source, interview, and close top-tier candidates, while coaching hiring managers to make confident, high-quality decisions and deliver an outstanding candidate experience. * Building & scale the People playbook that make growth possible, from clear hiring frameworks to people development programs that help people thrive & bring Jitter’s culture to life * Turning People data into action, tracking hiring and engagement metrics, spotting risks early, and continuously improving how we attract, develop, and retain talent. 👀 WHY JOIN US You’ll be joining a fast-moving, experimental environment where it’s safe to try, fail, learn, and build again. We’re a small, ambitious, and kind team with a high talent density across disciplines, operating with the focus and output of a 40+ person company. Our team brings strong creative convictions and deep experience from world-class institutions like Apple, Google, GoPro, Slack, Y Combinator, Stanford, Polytechnique, École Centrale, and more. Everyone at Jitter has real ownership, autonomy, and the freedom to shape how they work, what they build, and how they grow. We’re looking for people who bring care, intensity, and purpose to everything they create, and who see every challenge as a chance to do the best work of their lives. People who are obsessed with the problem, who care deeply about unlocking creativity for others, and who feel genuinely connected to the mission. We believe that level of passion is how we’ll build something truly original, not just a great tool, but a lasting creative platform. If this feels like the kind of opportunity you’ve been waiting for, and you want to help define what the future of creative tools looks like for the next decade, then we’d love to build it with you. MORE SPECIFICALLY: * Join a high-growth company at a defining moment. Jitter has strong product-market fit, a passionate global community, and a clear trajectory to triple in size year over year. You’ll join early enough to shape how the company scales, while building on solid foundations and real traction. * Build a People function with real impact. This is a rare opportunity to build the People function from the ground up, with direct access to founders and real ownership. You’ll define the strategy, the team, and the operating model that will support Jitter’s next phase of growth. * Partner closely with leadership. You’ll work hand in hand with the CEO and the leadership team on organization design, hiring priorities, and talent strategy — helping leaders grow, teams perform, and the company stay aligned as it scales. * Grow with the company. As Jitter scales from 15 to 60+ people by 2027, your role will evolve alongside it. If you want to expand your scope, build a larger team, or step into a more strategic leadership role, we’ll support that growth with trust, autonomy, and long-term perspective. * Shape a culture people genuinely care about. You’ll play a central role in defining and spreading Jitter’s culture, values, and ways of working — not as theory, but through concrete rituals, processes, and day-to-day behaviors that help teams thrive. * Work from our new 500m² flagship studio in the heart of Le Marais, Paris’s most vibrant neighborhoods, surrounded by cafés, art galleries, and emerging brands shaping global culture. Our office is more than a workspace: it’s both a brand flagship and a design hub for the creative community, where we host monthly events and welcome the world to join us in building what’s next. 🙌 WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE We are building a stellar team of humble, inspiring, creative smart folks who enjoy building world-class products, learning, and growing together. Here are some soft skills we’re excited about: ✨ Excellence. You love building great products and you deeply care about the quality of your work. You always go the extra mile. ⚡ Energy. You are clear and engaging. You are excited to ship, and pass that energy to the team. You love to come up with creative solutions. 🤝 Team play. You are a team player who loves to co-create. You love to be inspired, and inspire others to help them grow. 🧭 Ownership. You are a self-starter who gets things done. You focus on the most impactful initiatives with an entrepreneurial spirit. Diversity and inclusion are core to our culture. If you are a member of an underrepresented group in tech, we strongly encourage you to apply. 🔖 PERKS AND BENEFITS We offer best-in-class benefits: * Base salary: 100k-120k€ * Employee-friendly stock options / BSPCE (extended exercise window) * Relocation package (if needed) * 5 weeks of paid vacation * Health insurance (for you and your family) * Parental leave * Office setup of your choice * Regular team events and offsites * High-impact work where your voice truly matters ⚙️ HIRING PROCESS * Phone screen – 45 min, remote * In-person interview – 1h, deep dive in your track record and role’s challenges * Deep-dive interview – 1h, in your motivation for joining Jitter and mutual job fit assessment * Business case – reviewed with leadership * Founders lunch * Culture fit interviews * Reference checks