Product Manager

4 Months ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Product Manager at Actian, you will lead and manage the development and delivery of the ZEN product, ensuring it meets customer needs and aligns with Actian's strategic goals. You will be responsible for developing project plans, coordinating cross-functional teams, monitoring project progress, and communicating project status to stakeholders. The role involves fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment. The ideal candidate should have experience in product management within the software or technology industry, with a strong understanding of database technologies, particularly embedded databases.

Must have:

Lead and manage ZEN product development projects.
Develop detailed project plans.
Coordinate cross-functional teams.
Monitor project progress and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
Communicate project status to stakeholders.
Foster a collaborative team environment.
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Proven experience as a Product Manager.
Strong understanding of database technologies.
Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Good to have:

Experience owning and driving roadmap strategy.
Experience with IoT and edge computing solutions.
Experience in working with developers' communities.
Familiarity with NoSQL database technology.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
PMP or similar project management certification.

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Job Details

About Actian:

Actian is a leading provider of data management solutions, empowering businesses to harness the power of their data. Our ZEN and NoSQL products are trusted embedded database designed for real-time decision-making at the edge, ideal for IoT and mobile applications.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Manager to oversee the development and delivery of our ZEN product. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the project lifecycle, ensuring that the product meets customer needs and aligns with Actian's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the ZEN product development projects from inception to completion.
Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budget.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, sales, and customer support.
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and customer expectations.
Communicate project status, issues, and successes to stakeholders and senior management.
Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Product Manager in the software or technology industry.
Strong understanding of database technologies, particularly embedded databases.
Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

Experience owning and driving roadmap strategy and definition.
Experience with IoT and edge computing solutions.
Experience in working with developers' communities.
Familiarity with similar No SQL database technology or similar database products.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

We value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.