Staff/Principal Product Manager

About Celerdata:

Celerdata is at the forefront of the analytical database industry, empowering organizations with innovative, high-performance data solutions. We are looking for a seasoned Staff/Principal Product Manager who not only understands the technical nuances of database systems but also has the strategic acumen to drive product innovation, usability, and competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving market.

Position Overview:

As a Staff/Principal Product Manager at Celerdata, you will lead the vision and roadmap for our advanced analytical database products. You will harness your deep technical background and market insights to guide the development of intuitive, industry-leading solutions that meet the complex needs of our customers. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong leadership to drive product excellence and gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Vision & Strategy:

• Define and evolve the product vision and roadmap for our analytical database solutions, ensuring alignment with both market trends and customer needs.
• Integrate advanced market research and competitor analysis into product strategy, identifying gaps and opportunities for innovation.

Customer & Market Insight:

• Engage deeply with customers, users, and industry experts to gather insights, validate hypotheses, and translate feedback into actionable product enhancements.
• Lead the development and analysis of customer surveys, usage data, and industry trends to refine product usability and user experience.

Product Development & Execution:

• Oversee the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring that high-quality, scalable products are delivered on schedule.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and QA teams to create detailed product prototypes, technical specifications, and comprehensive PRDs for our cloud services and on-premise solutions.
• Utilize analytical frameworks and data-driven decision making to prioritize product features and enhancements.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication:

• Act as the product evangelist both internally and externally by presenting product strategies, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders, customers, and industry analysts.
• Mentor and support junior product team members, elevating the overall product management function and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and customer support teams to ensure effective product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market execution.

Competitive & Industry Analysis:

• Lead comprehensive competitor and market analyses, identifying trends and translating these insights into actionable product improvements.
• Keep abreast of technological advancements in the analytical database and data analytics domains, recommending proactive strategies to maintain Celerdata’s market leadership.

Required Qualifications:

Experience & Expertise:

• 5 years of experience as a Product Manager, specifically within SaaS, analytical database systems, or related data-driven product environments.
• Proven track record of launching and scaling complex technical products, preferably within the analytical database or big data sectors.
• Strong background in database technologies, product usability, and backend systems.

Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Deep understanding of database architectures, query optimization, and data analytics platforms.
• Ability to interpret complex data and user analytics to drive product decisions.
• Experience with product design tools (e.g., Figma) and agile methodologies.

Leadership & Communication:

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a proactive, collaborative approach to driving team performance and cross-functional initiatives.
• Expertise in translating technical requirements and market insights into clear, actionable product roadmaps.

Market & Competitor Insight:

• Adept at conducting industry and competitive analysis to inform product strategy.
• Experience in synthesizing market trends and translating them into product improvements that drive competitive advantage.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• In-depth knowledge of database algorithm internals, data warehousing solutions, or backend analytics technologies.
• Familiarity with leading analytical database and cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, Athena, and BigQuery.
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment and a willingness to thrive under dynamic conditions.

Why Join Celerdata?

Impact & Innovation:

• Shape the future of analytical database solutions at a company that values innovation and strategic thinking.

Collaborative Environment:

• Work alongside industry leaders and passionate professionals who drive cutting-edge technology forward.

Growth & Learning:

• Access continuous learning opportunities, from hands-on product management challenges to deep dives into advanced database technologies.

Competitive Benefits:

• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary, and an environment that fosters both professional and personal growth.

If you are a strategic, customer-focused leader with a passion for database innovation and a knack for market-driven product strategy, we’d love to hear from you.