Product Manager, StarTree

• 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

Desirable

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Communicate product status, updates, and key decisions to stakeholders
• Prepare and present product roadmaps, progress reports, and performance metrics