Senior Director, Product Management

Summary

Join Solo.io as a product leader to define and drive the company's product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Lead and mentor a team of product managers, collaborating with various departments to deliver exceptional products. Engage directly with customers and analysts to understand market trends and needs. Evaluate opportunities for strategic expansion and contribute to overall company strategy. Work hands-on with product and engineering teams to develop and enhance product features. Partner with marketing and sales to develop go-to-market strategies.

Requirements

• 8+ years of product management or equivalent experience, including 3+ years in a product leadership position
• Demonstrated success in managing a technical product portfolio, ideally in the cloud-native and Kubernetes ecosystems
• Proven ability to define and execute on a compelling product vision and roadmap, with a track record of thriving in flat, highly cross-functional organizations
• Strong technical background, such as a degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience engaging directly with enterprise customers and translating complex needs into actionable product requirements
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to a fast-moving, high-growth environment

Responsibilities

• Define and drive Solo.io’s product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with company objectives and market trends
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of product managers to deliver on Solo’s strategic goals
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success to deliver world-class products that meet market demands and delight customers
• Direct engagement with customers, prospects, and analysts to stay at the forefront of emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics in our industry
• Evaluate opportunities for strategic expansion within current, adjacent, and net new markets as part of Solo’s overall product and partnership strategy
• Represent the product organization in executive discussions, contributing to overall company strategy and decision-making
• Work hands-on with the product and engineering teams to analyze, design, define, and execute on product features and enhancements
• Partner with marketing and sales to craft compelling messaging, positioning, and go-to-market strategies for Solo.io’s product portfolio

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in API connectivity, service mesh, and related technologies is a strong plus