Principal Product Manager, Quizlet

• 12+ years of experience in product management, with a strong background in data engineering, data platforms, or related fields
• Proven experience in product managing data platforms or large-scale data systems, including data pipelines, ETL processes, and data storage solutions
• Strong understanding of data engineering concepts, including ETL/ELT, data modeling, and data architecture
• Familiarity with data storage technologies (e.g., relational databases, NoSQL, data lakes)
• Experience with API development and integration, particularly for data services
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing short-term objectives with long-term strategic goals
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams including data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data-driven approaches to decision-making

Desirable

• As the first Data Platform Product Manager, you will help us build the right thing, because we can’t afford to build the wrong thing. You will also help create and evangelize a comprehensive roadmap that binds together the work of the three pillars of Quizlet data engineering, helping our many stakeholders to understand how we are addressing their pain points, or why we are not
• You will collaborate with end-user-oriented product managers to help the data roadmap better serve the holistic product vision of Quizlet
• Data Platform Roadmap: Develop and maintain a data platform roadmap that integrates the work of Data Stores, Core Data, and Data Services teams
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with data engineering, analytics, data science, and product teams to understand their data needs and translate them into platform requirements
• Data Services and APIs: ideate on new data services to support the broader product vision
• Data Governance and Quality: help integrate data governance concerns into the broader roadmap in support of legal and regulatory requirements
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate the data platform’s vision, roadmap, and progress to key stakeholders, ensuring alignment across teams and continuous improvements to meet evolving data needs
• Product Lifecycle Management: Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data platform features, from requirements gathering through implementation, testing, and deployment
• Innovation and Trends: Stay informed about the latest data infrastructure trends, technologies, and tools to drive innovation in the platform, continuously improving its capabilities and performance
• Documentation and Training: Ensure comprehensive documentation of data platform services, APIs, and best practices, and assist in onboarding and training users on the platform’s features
• Develop and maintain a data platform roadmap that integrates the work of Data Stores, Core Data, and Data Services teams
• Partner with data engineering, analytics, data science, and product teams to understand their data needs and translate them into platform requirements
• Help integrate data governance concerns into the broader roadmap in support of legal and regulatory requirements
• Communicate the data platform’s vision, roadmap, and progress to key stakeholders, ensuring alignment across teams and continuous improvements to meet evolving data needs
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data platform features, from requirements gathering through implementation, testing, and deployment
• Stay informed about the latest data infrastructure trends, technologies, and tools to drive innovation in the platform, continuously improving its capabilities and performance
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of data platform services, APIs, and best practices, and assist in onboarding and training users on the platform’s features