This role will drive the development, integration, and optimization of our data infrastructure, ensuring a cohesive and effective solution that aligns with our commitment to data-driven excellence. This manager’s expertise is crucial for maximizing the impact of our data assets, driving innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge in the market.
Responsibilities: Product Vision and Strategy * Research, define, and communicate a clear product vision aligned with the company’s overall strategy. * Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap for the assigned data product(s). * Conduct market research, stakeholder & competitive analysis, and customer feedback analysis to inform product strategy. Identify opportunities for product innovation. * Use survey tools and interviews effectively and without bias. * Optimizes business processes * Ensures product completeness
Stakeholder Communication * Communicate clearly and actively participate in meetings * Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment with business objectives. * Act as the primary point of contact for all matters related to the assigned data product(s). * Negotiate with stakeholders from different areas in troubleshooting cases that disrupt product development activities. * Articulate business logic to technical manager and anticipate implementation challenges.
Product Requirements * Develop the solution vision and roadmap * Define milestones, releases, and solution increments * Define and prioritize high-level product requirements based on input from stakeholders, market research, and strategic goals. Create product documentation such as Business Requirement Documents (BRD), Product Requirement Documents (PRD), and specifications. * Collaborate with the engineering manager and dev teams to translate requirements into actionable scenarios, user stories, and features.
Product Development and Delivery * Set timelines, define milestones, and track progress for product development. * Create and manage product(s) backlog. * Lead the product development process from ideation to release, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. * Work closely with development teams to ensure that product features are developed according to specifications and meet user needs. * Lead effective brainstorming sessions and resolve conflicts constructively.
Metrics and Evaluation * Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product effectiveness and business value. * Regularly monitor and analyze product metrics to assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and optimize product features. * Set success metrics for epics, issues, and tracks post-launch metrics * Analyze product performance data and compare with market trends if possible. * Identify potential risks to the product’s success and develop contingency plans to mitigate them * Trace user issues back to underlying problems and provide solutions
Product Evangelism * Act as an advocate for the product, both internally and externally, by promoting its value proposition and benefits. * Represent the product at customer/company meetings when needed.
Required Education and Experience * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. * Proven experience as a product manager, preferably in the IT/software industry 7+ years. * Experience with technological data products.
Expertise and Understanding * Strong understanding of data product management principles, data analytics, and software development processes. * Domain area expertise in establishing a data warehouse, including performing extensive domain and market research to determine product vision and strategic roadmap. * Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques. * Experience with cloud platforms and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). * Knowledge of machine learning and AI technologies and their applications in data products. * Skills in data engineering to build data products * Skills in data analysis and data science to understand how those products will be used * Skills in data platform development, coding pipelines, managing data quality monitoring
Skills and Abilities * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making. * Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. * Leadership qualities and the ability to influence and motivate others towards a common goal. * Familiarity with different roadmap prioritization frameworks and ensuring solution viability. * Adaptability and flexibility in approach. * Ability to identify and solve problems effectively, leading products to success
We offer: * Competitive salaries based on your professional experience * Fast-growing international company with stable employment * Annual vacation and 1 additional day off on your birthday * Mental Wellbeing Program — the opportunity for free psychological counseling for you and your family members 24/7 hotline and online sessions * Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform), and coaching * Free English and German language classes
