Senior Product Manager - Hybrid IT Automation

Stonebranch

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Stonebranch is seeking a hands-on Senior Product Manager to lead the product strategy for its Universal Automation Center (UAC) platform. This role involves translating market opportunities into a customer-focused roadmap and managing the full product lifecycle. The position is crucial for capitalizing on the rapidly evolving hybrid IT automation market, with a focus on integrating AI into product development and value delivery. The Senior Product Manager will be responsible for bringing best-in-class solutions to market in areas such as Real-Time Hybrid IT Automation, Workload Automation, and Cloud and Data Pipeline Automation. This role requires strong technical expertise in enterprise IT automation, strategic roadmap planning, business case development, and customer engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10-15 years of professional experience in product management or a closely related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience specifically with Workload Automation (WLA) or adjacent enterprise IT automation domains.
• Track record of taking products through some or all of their lifecycle — from requirements definition and roadmapping through launch and market adoption.
• Direct experience with Workload Automation, Job Scheduling, or Service Orchestration & Automation Platforms (SOAP).
• Experience with SaaS and private/hybrid cloud delivery models, including subscription-based licensing.
• Familiarity with applying AI/GenAI capabilities within a product offering, and experience working alongside engineering teams that use AI-assisted development tools.
• Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies and core PM tradecraft — requirements definition, user stories, acceptance criteria, and PRDs.
• Comfort using product analytics and usage/telemetry data to inform roadmap and licensing decisions.
• Strong customer- and partner-facing presence, with the ability to build trusted-advisor relationships.
• Effective cross-functional collaborator across sales, pre-sales, marketing, services, and support.
• Clear communicator able to translate technical direction and business value across audiences, from executives to hands-on users.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Managed File Transfer (MFT) is a plus.
• Knowledge of data privacy and compliance frameworks such as GDPR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the product roadmap for Universal Automation Center (UAC), translating market opportunity and customer feedback into prioritized initiatives across Workload Automation, Cloud and Data Pipeline Automation, and real-time orchestration.
• Contribute to the strategic product plan, including product positioning, competitive analysis, and portfolio evolution.
• Analyze competitive dynamics and win/loss trends to refine product direction and go-to-market messaging.
• Identify opportunities for AI to create new UAC capabilities and accelerate delivery.
• Partner with engineering teams using AI coding assistants to define, specify, and build new solutions.
• Evaluate emerging AI/ML and automation technologies for potential product portfolio extensions.
• Lead the launch of new UAC capabilities and new versions across SaaS and private cloud deployments.
• Define and prioritize product requirements within Agile development cycles, gathering input from customers, stakeholders, and SMEs.
• Represent UAC product strategy directly to customers in various settings.
• Partner across sales, pre-sales, marketing, services, and support to align product direction with go-to-market execution.
• Communicate the business value of the UAC portfolio to diverse audiences.
• Work through complex customer situations and escalations, providing product expertise.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits package aligned with local market standards and employment regulations.
• Continuous learning opportunities and professional development.
• Flexible work environment with hybrid or remote options.
• Participation in regular team and company events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior