Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff/Principal Technical Product Manager to lead the development and enhancement of our technical products and solutions. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, sales, and marketing, to define product vision, prioritize features, and ensure successful product delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Strategy & Roadmap
- Define and communicate the product vision and strategy.
- Develop and maintain the product roadmap, aligning it with business objectives and stakeholder input.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities.
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Collaborate with engineering teams to define technical requirements and ensure feasibility.
- Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment.
- Partner with UX/UI teams to deliver user-centered designs and experiences.
- Product Development
- Write clear and detailed product requirements documents (PRDs).
- Manage the product backlog, ensuring features are prioritized based on business value and technical feasibility.
- Oversee the development lifecycle, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Product Performance
- Define success metrics and KPIs for product performance.
- Monitor product performance and user feedback to inform iterative improvements.
- Prepare and deliver regular updates to stakeholders on product progress and performance.
- Technical Expertise
- Understand the technical architecture and infrastructure of the product.
- Provide technical guidance and input to ensure optimal design and scalability.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
- Proven experience (3–7+ years) in product management, preferably with technical products.
- Strong understanding of software development processes, including Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Familiarity with APIs, cloud platforms, and modern software development practices.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional communication and leadership abilities.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and roadmapping software.
- Knowledge of programming languages or frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, Python, or similar).
- Data engineering & ETL, containers, autoscaling concepts, reserved instance strategies
- Understanding of cloud pricing models (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Familiarity with FinOps/DevOps practices and understanding of cost monitoring & optimization techniques/tools is a bonus
- Proficiency in using Business Intelligence tools like Looker for analyzing data, creating dashboards, and deriving actionable insights.
- Familiarity with generative AI advancements and tools in the ecosystem.
Work Location
This role will be based out of our Mountain View, CA office
What you will have at Harness
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- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave
- Quarterly Harness TGIF-Off / 4 days
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team-building events
- Recharge & Reset Program
- Monthly internet reimbursement
- Commuter benefits
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $225,000 annually. Salary is determined by a combination of factors including location, level, relevant experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. The compensation package for this position may also include equity, and benefits. More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.harness.io/company/careers.
A valid authorization to work in the U.S. is required
Harness in the news:
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- #6 - Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2021 list
- #17 on Forbes Top 50 Cloud Companies to Work For
- #47 on LinkedIn’ Top 50 Companies to Work For
- #2 on Quartz 2021 list best places to work for remote workers
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Note on Fraudulent Recruiting/Offers
We have become aware that there may be fraudulent recruiting attempts being made by people posing as representatives of Harness. These scams may involve fake job postings, unsolicited emails, or messages claiming to be from our recruiters or hiring managers.
Please note, we do not ask for sensitive or financial information via chat, text, or social media, and any email communications will come from the domain @harness.io. Additionally, Harness will never ask for any payment, fee to be paid, or purchases to be made by a job applicant. All applicants are encouraged to apply directly to our open jobs via our website. Interviews are generally conducted via Zoom video conference unless the candidate requests other accommodations.
If you believe that you have been the target of an interview/offer scam by someone posing as a representative of Harness, please do not provide any personal or financial information and contact us immediately at security@harness.io. You can also find additional information about this type of scam and report any fraudulent employment offers via the Federal Trade Commission’s website (https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams), or you can contact your local law enforcement agency.
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