Director of Product Management, Data Engineering

Summary

Join Recruitics as the Director of Product Management - Data Engineering and lead the evolution of our data infrastructure. Drive the development of a modern, scalable data ecosystem powering AI-driven strategies and predictive insights. Collaborate with engineering, product, and AI teams to design a unified data environment supporting AI agents and machine learning models. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership. You will oversee Looker implementation and mentor a team of product managers. The ideal candidate is a seasoned product leader with experience in data strategy for complex platforms and scaling big data systems.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in product management, with a strong emphasis on data platforms, big data infrastructure, or AI-driven product development
• Proven experience leading data transformation initiatives that enable AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation at scale
• Expertise in big data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, AWS Redshift) and experience shaping data strategy for large-scale analytics environments
• Proficiency in Looker, with experience overseeing LookML, dashboard development, and stakeholder alignment on key metrics and insights
• Deep understanding of AI, machine learning, and LLMs (Large Language Models), with experience building the data systems that enable them to operate effectively
• Strong technical acumen, with experience in data modeling, data lake architecture, and real-time data processing
• Collaborative leadership skills, with a track record of aligning cross-functional teams and stakeholders around a shared vision
• Experience driving the development of intelligent, real-time analytics products that turn raw data into predictive insights and personalized recommendations
• Passion for leveraging data as a strategic asset, with a focus on unlocking innovation and driving business growth

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product vision for a next-generation data infrastructure that fuels AI-driven decision-making, real-time analytics, and predictive insights
• Build and own the product roadmap for data platforms and pipelines, ensuring they support machine learning models, AI agents, and strategic decision systems
• Partner with data engineering, architecture, and AI teams to design scalable, future-proof data systems that provide actionable insights to internal teams and clients
• Enhance data availability, quality, and performance, enabling fast, accurate, and automated decision-making within our client-facing platforms
• Lead data transformation initiatives, moving from static, manual reporting systems to dynamic, real-time insight engines
• Enable advanced AI and LLM (Large Language Model) capabilities by ensuring structured, contextualized, and high-quality data is readily accessible for intelligent automation
• Act as a key bridge between business strategy and technical execution, translating strategic goals into product requirements for data tools and platforms
• Collaborate with product, analytics, and client teams to ensure our platforms deliver meaningful, timely insights that drive client success
• Oversee Looker implementation and governance, ensuring that Looker is optimized to support business intelligence and analytics needs across the organization
• Lead and mentor a team of product managers and data-focused product leaders, fostering growth and technical excellence

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the Ad Tech or HR Tech space

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package that covers all the essentials: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a standout 401k program with company match
• Above-average paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee support programs
• Winter Recess, offering a full week off between Christmas and New Year’s
• Summer Fridays, where you’ll have 6-hour workdays on Fridays during the summer months
• Fully remote work or collaborating in person at our vibrant offices in New York, Chicago, or Atlanta