Lead Product Manager, Developer Experience (platform-to-product)

WEX•Chicago, IL

1d•$161,300 - $183,000

About The Position

WEX is building a next-generation data platform to power innovation across its products and services. Within the Foundational Data organization, WEX is investing in internal developer platforms that enable data engineers to build, deploy, and scale high-quality data products efficiently. As a Lead Product Manager, Developer Experience, you will own the vision and strategy for the Data Engineering Hub (DEHub)—an internal platform designed to standardize and accelerate data engineering workflows. This role is uniquely positioned at the intersection of product and engineering, with a long-term mandate to evolve internal tooling into externally viable products. You will partner closely with data and platform engineers as your primary users, driving both internal platform maturity and the future externalization of developer tools into scalable, market-facing solutions.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in Technical Product Management, Engineering, or related roles
Strong technical background in data infrastructure, developer platforms, or DevOps environments
Experience working closely with engineers and building products for technical users
Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python or Spark preferred)
Experience contributing to or supporting the development of data platforms, APIs, or developer tools
Ability to operate in ambiguity and drive clarity in complex, evolving environments
Strong product mindset with experience in discovery, roadmap development, and stakeholder alignment
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and lead cross-functional initiatives
Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and business audiences
Curiosity and ability to articulate a forward-looking vision for data engineering and developer experience

Nice To Haves

Experience taking internal tools to market or contributing to commercialization efforts
Background as a data engineer or software engineer
Experience with open source projects or ecosystems
Familiarity working with legal/security considerations for product externalization
Exposure to tools such as Airflow, Dagster, Snowflake, Databricks, or Kubernetes

Responsibilities

Define and drive the product strategy and roadmap for DEHub and related developer experience tools
Partner deeply with data and platform engineering teams to understand user needs and improve developer productivity
Standardize and scale internal data platform capabilities to improve efficiency and governance
Lead discovery efforts, including stakeholder interviews, to identify pain points and opportunities
Translate complex technical concepts into clear product direction and value propositions
Drive adoption of internal tools by making “the right way” the easiest way for engineers
Establish a long-term vision for externalizing internal tools into market-ready products (open source or commercial)
Collaborate with cross-functional partners including engineering, legal, and security to support go-to-market readiness
Define success metrics and quantify the business value of platform investments
Influence cross-functional teams and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement