Product Manager, Software

Summary

Join Astronomer, a rapidly growing venture-backed company, as a Product Manager to lead the strategic direction and development of our enterprise business, focusing on on-premise deployments. You will define a clear product vision, develop a comprehensive product strategy, and collaborate with engineering and sales teams. The ideal candidate possesses hands-on experience with at-scale data platforms in highly-regulated environments and excels at customer interaction. This role offers a competitive salary ($200,000 - $250,000) plus equity, and Astronomer is a remote-first company that values diversity.

Requirements

• Experience as a Product Manager, with a track record of successfully delivering technical products in the data platform or cloud services space
• Strong technical background and familiarity with Kubernetes and both cloud and on-premise computing environments
• Exceptional ability to set a product vision and strategy that resonates with customers and the market
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated success in partnering with sales and customer teams to address the needs of large enterprise customers

Responsibilities

• Define a clear and inspiring product vision for our largest customers that aligns company strategy, market trends, and customer requirements
• Develop a comprehensive product strategy, including the identification of target markets, customer segments, and key differentiators
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to inform the product roadmap
• Collaborate with a dedicated engineering team & engineering manager to translate the product vision into actionable product development plans
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring that features are delivered on time and within scope
• Maintain a strong focus on Kubernetes-based solutions and the optimization of Apache Airflow for our customers
• Work closely with sales and customer teams to understand the needs and pain points of our largest customers and tailor the product accordingly
• Communicate roadmap, timelines, and scope to all customers of Astronomer Software
• Spend regular time on-site with our biggest customers to understand how they’re using the product and where we can drive additional value

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with open-source software communities
• Experience and knowledge of Apache Airflow

Benefits

• The estimated salary for this role ranges from $200,000 - $250,000, along with an equity component
• Remote work