Senior Product Manager, Riverlane

• A background in engineering or science (degree or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years in B2B product management
• Experience in a HPC or quantum computing, translating complex technical trade-offs into product decisions
• High emotional intelligence, with strong active listening and critical thinking skills
• A collaborative, cross-functional team player who can influence without authority and build trust across teams
• Ease with going technically deep, both internally and externally, to understand product capabilities and limitations
• Someone who thrives in a fast-moving, ambiguous and rapidly evolving environment
• Excellent communication, presentation and documentation skills, with the ability to tailor your style to different audiences
• A proactive mindset: you spot opportunities for improvement and act on them independently
• Willingness to travel occasionally (roughly quarterly, under 10% of your time) for conferences and customer visits

Desirable

• We are looking for an exceptional Senior Product Manager with a background in science or engineering and quantum computing or HPC experience to help define and grow an important part of Riverlane’s software product portfolio
• This is an early-stage, fast-moving area of our product roadmap: you’ll help shape its direction as much as run what already exists
• You’ll sit right at the heart of this product area, working closely with users, partners and cross-functional teams to deeply understand real-world challenges and translate them into a compelling product direction. You’ll use a blend of user insight, product data and market context to cut through complexity and focus on what matters most
• You’ll own and evolve the strategy and roadmap, bringing together engineering, research, business development and marketing around a shared vision, striking the balance between bold, long-term ambition and what’s realistically achievable today
• This role sits close to the centre of Riverlane, working daily with colleagues across Engineering, Science and the PMO. We ask for three days a week in our Cambridge office to make that collaboration easy
• Own the strategy and roadmap for your product area, balancing user needs, stakeholder input and Riverlane’s strategic direction
• Engage with customers, partners and internal teams to build a complete picture of market needs and the competitive landscape
• Use product usage data, market insight and competitive analysis to prioritise features and drive adoption
• Align stakeholders across the C-suite, research, engineering, business development and marketing, and identify new market opportunities for Riverlane
• Support go-to-market execution and launch readiness with Marketing and Business Development, including external collateral and documentation
• Monitor delivery progress and adapt plans as new challenges or opportunities emerge

• Please upload a CV and covering letter by clicking 'Apply'. Your covering letter should explain why you are applying for the job and what skills and experience you can bring to the role
• We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. We do not use closing dates. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role