Description We are seeking an experienced Data Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and delivery of innovative data products while driving complex technology initiatives across the organization. This role combines product management, technical leadership, and project execution, with a strong emphasis on turning early-stage concepts into scalable data solutions that deliver measurable business value.
The ideal candidate will have experience leading cross-functional teams, managing technology projects, developing data-driven products, and leveraging emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and cloud-based data platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of data and technology products, from initial concept and product discovery through development, deployment, and ongoing optimization.
- Define product strategy, vision, and roadmaps, aligning data product initiatives with business objectives and user needs.
- Drive 0-to-1 product innovation by conducting stakeholder workshops, user research, requirements gathering, and rapid prototyping to validate concepts and business value.
- Collaborate with engineering, data, and business teams to design, prioritize, and deliver scalable data solutions, AI-enabled products, and technology initiatives.
- Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams, managing project plans, resources, budgets, timelines, risks, and change management activities.
- Oversee data integration, migration, transformation, and analytics efforts while ensuring data quality, reliability, and operational excellence.
- Manage stakeholder relationships, communicate product and project progress, and ensure alignment across business and technology organizations.
- Establish and monitor KPIs, performance metrics, and financial measures to evaluate product success, adoption, and return on investment.
- Support governance, continuous improvement initiatives, and best practices across product management, project delivery, and organizational technology programs.
- Develop presentations, business cases, reports, and product documentation to support decision-making, adoption, and executive communication.
Requirements Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in product management, IT project management, or technical program leadership.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex technology initiatives.
- Strong understanding of data platforms, cloud technologies, AI/ML solutions, and data migration frameworks.
- Experience developing product roadmaps, managing stakeholders, and delivering technology solutions from concept to implementation.
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Trello, and Azure DevOps.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred
- Master's degree in a related analytical or technical discipline.
- Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and IT governance frameworks.
- Experience leading Microsoft 365 initiatives including SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Power Platform solutions.
- Knowledge of enterprise IT infrastructure and cloud-based collaboration platforms.
- Experience with financial forecasting, budget management, and strategic planning.
- Experience developing AI-enabled products, machine learning solutions, or data-driven business applications.
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