Senior Director, Product Management

YugabyteDB

31d•$255,000 - $300,000•Remote

About The Position

At Yugabyte, we are on a mission to become the default transactional database for enterprises building cloud-native applications. YugabyteDB is our PostgreSQL-compatible distributed database for cloud-native apps. Resilient, scalable, and flexible, it runs on any cloud and enables developers to become instantly productive using well-known APIs.We are looking for talented and driven people to join us on our ambitious mission and help us build a lasting and impactful company.The transactional database market is estimated to grow to $64B by 2025. YugabyteDB is cloud-native by design, has on-demand horizontal scalability, and supports geographical distribution of data using built-in replication. This means that we are well-positioned to meet market demand for geo-distributed, high-scale, high-performance workloads. Join the Database Revolution at Yugabyte. Modern applications need a cloud-native database that eliminates tradeoffs and silos. YugabyteDB retains the power and familiarity of PostgreSQL by pairing its trusted API with a precision-engineered, distributed, cloud-native architecture. Even better, it’s 100% open source. Many of the world's leading enterprises are migrating from legacy RDBMSs (like Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2) to YugabyteDB, to meet their mission-critical app demands. Senior Director of Product Management As a Senior Director of Product Management, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of YugabyteDB’s Cloud offerings - Yugabyte Aeon. You'll lead the roadmap, development, and enhancement of Aeon’s features, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our customers and the broader market. Your work will directly impact the user experience, distribution, partnerships, and growth of YugabyteDB Aeon, reinforcing YugabyteDB leadership in the distributed database space.

Requirements

Data systems SaaS Experience: You’ve taken database, or similar infrastructure data systems, to market as a SaaS platform; have a deep understanding of the ins and outs of working with CSPs technical and commercial ecosystem
Technical Expertise: Strong background in computer science or a related field, with a deep understanding of databases, storage systems, and distributed architectures.
Product Management Experience: Proven track record in product management, with experience in both inbound (product development) and outbound (go-to-market) activities.
Exceptional Communication Skills: Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including customers, engineers, and executives.
Impactful Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading the development of substantial features or products that have significantly impacted customers and/or business outcomes.
Customer Focus: A strong commitment to understanding and addressing customer needs, ensuring that product decisions are aligned with user requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PostgreSQL/SQL databases
Previous experience working on products for developers and operators alike

Responsibilities

Lead Cloud Product Development: Drive Cloud features, our commercial portfolio (pricing, plans, BYOC offering), deepening our Cloud ecosystem integration, expanding our distribution through CSP marketplaces
Customer-Centric Innovation: Engage with customers to gather feedback, understand pain points, and identify opportunities for product improvement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and support teams to align product strategies and ensure successful feature rollouts.
Market Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies to inform product decisions.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize analytics and user feedback to prioritize features and enhancements that deliver maximum value.