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Job Title: Product Manager – Kubernetes
Location: Frisco, TX / Bellevue, WA
Type: Hybrid (2-3 days / Week in office)
About Us
Looking for a leader in cloud-native solutions, transforming how enterprises design, deploy, and manage their applications at scale. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Product Manager with a strong focus on Kubernetes to help guide our products that are at the heart of the cloud-native ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of container orchestration and drive innovative Kubernetes-based solutions that deliver real-world impact for our customers.
Role & Responsibilities
Define and lead the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Kubernetes-based solutions, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business objectives.
Drive the development and evolution of Kubernetes products, ensuring they meet the needs of developers, DevOps teams, and organizations adopting cloud-native technologies.
Research and stay informed on Kubernetes-related trends, updates, and innovations to continuously improve the product offering.
Work closely with engineering, design, and technical teams to develop, implement, and launch Kubernetes-related features and improvements.
Partner with the sales and marketing teams to create effective go-to-market strategies, providing necessary product information and positioning.
Act as the key liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and understanding of product goals and progress.
Oversee the integration of Kubernetes with other critical technologies in the cloud-native ecosystem, such as container runtimes, monitoring, CI/CD tools, and service meshes.
Ensure that Kubernetes-based products are scalable, secure, and optimized for use across a variety of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.).
Engage with customers, both directly and through customer-facing teams, to gather feedback and identify pain points and feature requests related to Kubernetes.
Use customer insights to inform product direction, ensuring that new features and
Lead the product lifecycle from idea through to execution, ensuring that timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met.
Create and manage product backlogs, write user stories, define product requirements, and ensure smooth coordination with engineering and design teams.
Track product performance, monitor KPIs, and analyze feedback to iterate and improve on product offerings.
Advocate for Kubernetes best practices across product development and ensure that the products adhere to the latest security and compliance standards.
Work with the security team to ensure that Kubernetes deployments are secure, resilient, and meet the needs of enterprise customers.
Represent [Company Name] as an expert in the Kubernetes ecosystem, speaking at conferences, webinars, and writing blog posts to share insights and showcase product capabilities.
Build strong relationships with the Kubernetes community and open-source contributors, helping to influence the direction of Kubernetes-related technologies.
Skills
8 years of product management experience in the cloud-native space, with a focus on Kubernetes or container orchestration.
Proven experience with Kubernetes architecture, operations, and ecosystem tools.
Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud infrastructure.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native solutions.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities with the capacity to balance customer needs, technical feasibility, and business objectives.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
Experience writing user stories, managing product backlogs, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.
Ability to prioritize features and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, container orchestration, and related cloud-native technologies (e.g., Helm, Prometheus, Istio, etc.).
Familiarity with container runtimes (Docker, containerd) and orchestration solutions.
Experience with scaling Kubernetes clusters, multi-cloud environments, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Location: Frisco, TX / Bellevue, WA
Type: Hybrid (2-3 days / Week in office)
About Us
Looking for a leader in cloud-native solutions, transforming how enterprises design, deploy, and manage their applications at scale. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Product Manager with a strong focus on Kubernetes to help guide our products that are at the heart of the cloud-native ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of container orchestration and drive innovative Kubernetes-based solutions that deliver real-world impact for our customers.
Role & Responsibilities
Define and lead the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Kubernetes-based solutions, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business objectives.
Drive the development and evolution of Kubernetes products, ensuring they meet the needs of developers, DevOps teams, and organizations adopting cloud-native technologies.
Research and stay informed on Kubernetes-related trends, updates, and innovations to continuously improve the product offering.
Work closely with engineering, design, and technical teams to develop, implement, and launch Kubernetes-related features and improvements.
Partner with the sales and marketing teams to create effective go-to-market strategies, providing necessary product information and positioning.
Act as the key liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and understanding of product goals and progress.
Oversee the integration of Kubernetes with other critical technologies in the cloud-native ecosystem, such as container runtimes, monitoring, CI/CD tools, and service meshes.
Ensure that Kubernetes-based products are scalable, secure, and optimized for use across a variety of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.).
Engage with customers, both directly and through customer-facing teams, to gather feedback and identify pain points and feature requests related to Kubernetes.
Use customer insights to inform product direction, ensuring that new features and
Lead the product lifecycle from idea through to execution, ensuring that timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met.
Create and manage product backlogs, write user stories, define product requirements, and ensure smooth coordination with engineering and design teams.
Track product performance, monitor KPIs, and analyze feedback to iterate and improve on product offerings.
Advocate for Kubernetes best practices across product development and ensure that the products adhere to the latest security and compliance standards.
Work with the security team to ensure that Kubernetes deployments are secure, resilient, and meet the needs of enterprise customers.
Represent [Company Name] as an expert in the Kubernetes ecosystem, speaking at conferences, webinars, and writing blog posts to share insights and showcase product capabilities.
Build strong relationships with the Kubernetes community and open-source contributors, helping to influence the direction of Kubernetes-related technologies.
Skills
8 years of product management experience in the cloud-native space, with a focus on Kubernetes or container orchestration.
Proven experience with Kubernetes architecture, operations, and ecosystem tools.
Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud infrastructure.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native solutions.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities with the capacity to balance customer needs, technical feasibility, and business objectives.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
Experience writing user stories, managing product backlogs, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.
Ability to prioritize features and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, container orchestration, and related cloud-native technologies (e.g., Helm, Prometheus, Istio, etc.).
Familiarity with container runtimes (Docker, containerd) and orchestration solutions.
Experience with scaling Kubernetes clusters, multi-cloud environments, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
