Head of Product Data, Scaleway
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Complete cloud ecosystem
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Complete cloud ecosystem
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To build a more sovereign, sustainable, and human-first tech ecosystem.
Role
Who you are
- Extensive product management experience: 10+ years in Product Management, with significant experience defining and executing product strategy
- Leadership experience: Proven experience leading and developing Product Managers, ideally senior or principal-level professionals
- Data product expertise: Strong understanding of the Data ecosystem, with deep technical expertise in at least one major area, such as SQL/NoSQL/vector databases, messaging and queuing systems, large-scale analytics, or data streaming frameworks
- Cloud and infrastructure knowledge: Experience in cloud computing, B2B infrastructure SaaS, or open-source Data technologies
- Distributed systems expertise: Strong understanding of scalability, resilience, security, and compliance requirements, including GDPR, data sovereignty, and relevant certifications such as ISO and SecNumCloud
- Business acumen: Ability to identify growth opportunities, optimize pricing and positioning, strengthen product-market fit, and drive revenue
- Strategic thinking: Ability to build a long-term product vision, align multiple roadmaps, and translate strategy into measurable business outcomes
- Leadership and coaching: Ability to empower experienced Product Managers, support their career development, and foster a high-performing team
- Stakeholder management: Strong diplomacy, facilitation, and communication skills to align diverse stakeholders and navigate complex decisions
- Structured and methodical approach: Rigorous prioritization, clear decision-making, and disciplined execution
- Collaborative mindset: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across Product, Engineering, Sales, and executive teams
- Customer and business orientation: Ability to connect customer needs, sales opportunities, product decisions, and business impact
- Humility and team spirit: A collaborative leadership style that values collective success, constructive challenge, and shared ownership
What the job involves
- Our growth is driving us to strengthen our Product department to define and execute a strategic vision for our Data product portfolio, accelerate business growth, and reinforce the competitiveness of our cloud offering
- Your mission will be to shape and drive the product strategy for Scaleway's Data portfolio, aligning product roadmaps, strengthening product-market fit, and maximizing revenue while contributing to our broader Data and AI ambitions
- We work in a collaborative and international environment where the diversity of Scalers, combined with a spirit of sharing, helps bring new projects to life every day, advancing our ambitions together
- You will lead a team of 7 experienced Product Managers, primarily senior profiles, working across Scaleway's Data product portfolio. You will set a shared strategic direction, coach the team, and ensure consistent product management practices, from customer discovery to delivery and business impact
- Your scope will cover a broad range of products, including Managed Relational Databases, Managed OpenSearch, Serverless SQL Database, messaging and streaming services, Data Lab, Data Warehouse, Cockpit observability, and Data Orchestrator
- You will work closely with the Head of Product AI, Sales, Product Marketing, Engineering, and other business teams to build a coherent Data and AI strategy and support Scaleway's growth
- Define and execute the product strategy for Scaleway's Data portfolio, ensuring alignment across products and teams
- Establish a clear strategic vision for the Data tribe and align individual product strategies with shared business objectives
- Challenge and support Product Managers in defining their product vision, priorities, and roadmaps
- Partner with the Head of Product AI to develop a coherent Data and AI strategy
- Drive best practices in product management, including customer discovery, customer-centricity, delivery excellence, product-market fit, and impact-driven decision-making
- Identify growth opportunities, optimize product positioning, and maximize revenue across the portfolio
- Work with Product Marketing to define competitive pricing strategies and strengthen product differentiation
- Support a sales-led approach by regularly engaging with customers and prospects to understand their needs and identify business opportunities
- Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Product Marketing, and senior leadership to align priorities and drive cross-functional initiatives
- Coach and develop a team of 7 experienced Product Managers, supporting their career growth and strengthening the Product department's collective impact
Application process
- HR interview to discuss your background, motivations, and expectations
- Interview with SVP of Product to explore your experience, leadership approach, and vision for Data products
- Use case to assess your strategic thinking, product judgment, and approach to real-world challenges
- Engineering interview to discuss technical expertise and collaboration with engineering teams
- Final discussion with CEO to deepen the discussion and assess your fit with Scaleway's ambitions
Our take
Cloud computing is fast increasing in popularity and use, and many companies are turning to the cloud in order to better their functions. Scaleway enables developers and businesses to build, deploy and scale their applications for the cloud, with a focus on providing a range of options so that clients can access exactly what they need.
Scaleway, which labels itself “the cloud of choice”, delivers fully managed offerings for bare metal, containerisation, and serverless architectures. It is attractive, especially to startups, as it offers more flexibility than alternate cloud providers, and it boasts a smooth developer experience, carbon-neutral data centers, and native tools for managing multi-cloud architectures.
Scaleway is used by over 38,000 businesses in 160 countries. Aligning with its focus on bringing the cloud to startups, the company has launched a “Startup Program” where participators can earn cloud credits as well as gaining access to technical expertise and masterclasses. Scaleway has also partnered with Clever Cloud, in order to deliver an efficient alternative to for the automation of app deployment, enriching the product catalogues of both companies.
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Insights
19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- 75% reimbursement on public transportation or 200€/year for sustainable mobility
- 200€ discount & 3 domains names on Scaleway Elements
- 120€ to equip yourself at home
- Freebox refund (€50 after 6 months)
- Up to €700 support for Babilou childcare
- Profit-sharing from the Iliad Group
- FlexiFamily: help with childcare, tutoring, and household tasks
- Extended parental and caregiver leave
- Employee share ownership plan at Iliad Group
- Referral Bonus
- 360Learning, Projet Voltaire and LinkedIn Learning free accesses
- Employee benefits through the Employee Work Council (CSE)
- Daily free breakfasts & snacks
- Onsite bedrooms showers and gym
- And all the usual perks provided in the industry (health insurance etc.)
Company HQ
Madeleine, Paris, France
Leadership
Albane Bruyas
(CCO & COO)Before joining Scaleway in 2019, Albane spent nearly 5 years at Toshiba as a Procurement & Purchasing Manager and Operations Director.
Damien Lucas
(CEO)Prior to joining Scaleway in 2023, Damien served as the CPO of Ateme. Before that, he co-founded Anevia where he spent 17 years in various roles, including CEO and CEO.
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