What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director, Product Management position at ThoughtSpot?
What’s the role?
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Director of Product Management to lead our Data Management team. In this role, you’ll drive the strategy and execution for our data connectivity, modeling, query generation, caching, and data catalog & other ecosystem integrations. You’ll play a critical role in enhancing our platform's ability to seamlessly integrate with various data sources and optimize performance, ultimately delivering a superior user experience.
What You’ll Do
ThoughtSpot is the experience layer of the modern data stack, leading the industry with our AI-powered analytics and natural language search. We hire people with unique identities, backgrounds, and perspectives—this balance-for-the-better philosophy is key to our success. When paired with our culture of Selfless Excellence and our drive for continuous improvement (2% done), ThoughtSpot cultivates a respectful culture that pushes norms to create world-class products. If you’re excited by the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the business and make your mark on a truly innovative company, we invite you to read more about our mission, and apply to the role that’s right for you.
ThoughtSpot for All
Building a diverse and inclusive team isn't just the right thing to do for our people, it's the right thing to do for our business. We know we can’t solve complex data problems with a single perspective. It takes many voices, experiences, and areas of expertise to deliver the innovative solutions our customers need. At ThoughtSpot, we continually celebrate the diverse communities that individuals cultivate to empower every Spotter to bring their whole authentic self to work. We’re committed to being real and continuously learning when it comes to equality, equity, and creating space for underrepresented groups to thrive. Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Director of Product Management to lead our Data Management team. In this role, you’ll drive the strategy and execution for our data connectivity, modeling, query generation, caching, and data catalog & other ecosystem integrations. You’ll play a critical role in enhancing our platform's ability to seamlessly integrate with various data sources and optimize performance, ultimately delivering a superior user experience.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for ThoughtSpot’s Data Management area, focusing on data connectivity, modeling, query generation, caching, and integrations.
- Lead and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, and other cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and high-performing data solutions.
- Engage with customers, partners, and stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into actionable product requirements.
- Analyze market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities.
- Drive go-to-market strategies in collaboration with sales, marketing, and customer success teams.
- Ensure alignment of product initiatives with overall company objectives and key results (OKRs).
- Evangelize ThoughtSpot’s data platform vision and capabilities both internally and externally.
- 10 years of experience in analytics or data, with a deep understanding of data platforms, business intelligence, and ecosystem integrations.
- 10 years of experience in B2B SaaS product management, with a proven track record of managing complex product portfolios.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience guiding teams through ambiguity and scaling products. Experience working across time zones is highly desirable.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with cloud data warehouses, big data technologies, and data modeling.
- Proven ability to drive product strategy and execution in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Familiarity with modern data stack tools and technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, dbt).
- Prior experience in a high-growth startup or rapidly scaling business.
- Knowledge of AI/ML and its applications in data and analytics.
ThoughtSpot is the experience layer of the modern data stack, leading the industry with our AI-powered analytics and natural language search. We hire people with unique identities, backgrounds, and perspectives—this balance-for-the-better philosophy is key to our success. When paired with our culture of Selfless Excellence and our drive for continuous improvement (2% done), ThoughtSpot cultivates a respectful culture that pushes norms to create world-class products. If you’re excited by the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the business and make your mark on a truly innovative company, we invite you to read more about our mission, and apply to the role that’s right for you.
ThoughtSpot for All
Building a diverse and inclusive team isn't just the right thing to do for our people, it's the right thing to do for our business. We know we can’t solve complex data problems with a single perspective. It takes many voices, experiences, and areas of expertise to deliver the innovative solutions our customers need. At ThoughtSpot, we continually celebrate the diverse communities that individuals cultivate to empower every Spotter to bring their whole authentic self to work. We’re committed to being real and continuously learning when it comes to equality, equity, and creating space for underrepresented groups to thrive. Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.
