Product Manager, Data Platform

Summary

Join Nextech as a Product Manager to lead the strategy and execution of our data infrastructure and enterprise data platform. You will build and optimize scalable, cloud-based data solutions supporting reporting, analytics, and AI initiatives. This role requires collaboration with engineering teams to deliver high-performance, secure, and compliant data solutions. The ideal candidate possesses experience in data architecture, data lakes, and enterprise data platforms. Strong technical understanding and the ability to align data infrastructure capabilities with business needs are essential. Nextech offers competitive pay, a generous bonus structure, great healthcare, a comprehensive wellness program, and many other benefits.

Requirements

• 5+ years of product management experience ideally focused on data platforms, infrastructure, or cloud-based data solutions
• Experience working with large-scale data systems, data lake architectures, and distributed data processing
• Strong understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and scalable data storage solutions
• Ability to engage with engineering teams and data architects to make informed technical decisions
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to define and track key infrastructure performance metrics
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related technical field

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with VP of Product and Engineering to define and execute the product strategy for Nextech’s data infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency
• Work closely with engineering, data architects, and infrastructure teams to develop and enhance data pipelines, storage solutions, and processing frameworks
• Prioritize data integration, accessibility, and performance enhancements to support business intelligence and analytics initiatives
• Partner with data engineering teams to ensure best practices in data modeling, data ingestion, and ETL/ELT workflows
• Collaborate with stakeholders across reporting, analytics, and AI teams to align infrastructure investments with business priorities
• Evaluate and recommend data technologies, governance tools, and architectural improvements to enhance performance and reliability
• Act as a liaison between technical and business teams, translating data infrastructure needs into product requirements
• Communicate roadmap updates, technical priorities, and trade-offs to executive leadership and engineering teams
• Develop clear documentation and technical specifications for data infrastructure capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise-scale data platforms, data governance, and data security best practices
• Familiarity with modern data lake and warehouse architecture
• Knowledge of data observability and performance monitoring tools

Benefits

• Generous annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Flexible Time Off: take time off when you need it without worrying about available hours
• 10 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Volunteer Time Off
• Insurance: Choice of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account with employer match
• Flexible Spending Account
• 100% Company-Paid Parental leave
• 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• ICREATE Employee Recognition Program
• Wellness Program including discounts on medical premiums
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions available
• Corporate Discounts on Retail, Travel, and Entertainment
• Pet Insurance options