Product Manager, StarTree Cloud Platform

About the Role:

StarTree is a leading provider of real-time data analytics platform, empowering businesses to make data-driven decisions. The Product team is responsible for creating, delivering and capturing value with cloud-ready StarTree products (powered by Apache Pinot). This role offers a lot of opportunities to make an impact, so while there are basic guidelines of responsibilities, out-of-the-box ideas and initiatives are highly welcomed and encouraged.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Product Manager to lead the development and growth of our StarTree Cloud platform, delivering advanced data analytics capabilities as a cloud-based service.

Responsibilities:

1. Product Strategy and Vision:
• Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy for the StarTree Cloud platform.
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape.
• Define and prioritize product features, enhancements, and roadmaps.
2. Product Development:
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality cloud product releases.
• Write detailed product requirements and user stories.
• Ensure timely delivery of product features and updates.
3. Customer Focus:
• Engage with customers to understand their use cases, pain points, and feedback.
• Conduct user interviews, surveys, and usability tests to gather insights.
• Advocate for customer needs within the organization.
4. Cloud Infrastructure Management:
• Work with the engineering team to design and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure best practices for cloud security, data privacy, and compliance are implemented.
5. Service Operations:
• Oversee the deployment, monitoring, and management processes for cloud services.
• Ensure the smooth operation and performance of StarTree’s cloud-based products.
• Manage cloud resources to optimize cost and performance.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with sales, marketing, and customer success teams to ensure product alignment with business goals.
• Develop go-to-market strategies and product positioning.
• Provide training and support to internal teams on product features and benefits.
7. Data-Driven Decision Making:
• Define and track key product metrics to measure success and inform decision-making.
• Analyze usage data, customer feedback, and market trends to drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct A/B testing and experiments to validate hypotheses and optimize features.
8. Communication and Reporting:
• Communicate product status, updates, and key decisions to stakeholders.
• Prepare and present product roadmaps, progress reports, and performance metrics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 4+ years of experience in product management, preferably in cloud services, data analytics, or enterprise software.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, SaaS, and cloud security best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing complex software products.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with open-source software development.
• Knowledge of the real-time and big data ecosystem, including technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Apache Pinot and Kafka.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a dynamic and innovative team shaping the future of data analytics.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and make a significant impact.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.