Senior Product Manager, Data In Motion - Kafka

Cloudera

Cloudera

Product
Multiple locations
Posted on Dec 4, 2024

Business Area:

Product Mgmt.

Seniority Level:

Mid-Senior level

Job Description:

At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.

Cloudera is looking for a proactive, collaborative, curious, and customer-oriented Product Manager to join our Data In Motion Product team. In this role you will be responsible for understanding customer requirements and market needs to develop a product vision and roadmap for Cloudera’s Data In Motion products based on Apache Kafka.

Cloudera’s Data In Motion products are powered by open source technologies such as Apache Kafka, Apache Flink and Apache NiFi and is the streaming data platform of choice for enterprise customers in the public cloud and on-premise. Customers use Cloudera Data In Motion products to ensure data is processed, analyzed and delivered to business critical applications in the right format and on time while meeting data quality standards.

As a Senior Product Manager you will:

  • Define and execute the strategy & roadmap for Cloudera’s streaming data product based on Apache Kafka.

  • Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape in the global market, particularly focusing on data movement and data integration requirements.

  • Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and other stakeholders to prioritize features, define requirements, and drive product development.

  • Work in tandem with sales, marketing, and customer success teams to ensure successful product launches, adoption, and customer satisfaction.

  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of Cloudera’s streaming data products

We’re excited about you if you have:

  • 5 years of experience in enterprise software product management

  • Experience designing SaaS or PaaS products

  • Experience working with streaming data tools like Apache Kafka, Apache Pulsar, Apache Flink, AWS MSK, Confluent, Azure Event Hub, Google Pub/Sub, Google Dataflow

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically, prioritize effectively, and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).


You may also have:

  • Experience in working with open source technologies/communities.

  • Experience in building end to end data streaming applications combining technologies like Kafka, Flink, and Spark is a strong plus.

  • Experience in working with Kubernetes.

The expected base salary range for this role in:

  • California is $176,000 - $220,000

The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location

What you can expect from us:

  • Generous PTO Policy

  • Support work life balance with Unplugged Days

  • Flexible WFH Policy

  • Mental & Physical Wellness programs

  • Phone and Internet Reimbursement program

  • Access to Continued Career Development

  • Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages

  • Paid Volunteer Time

  • Employee Resource Groups

Cloudera is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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