Head of Data Intelligence Products

📋 Description

• Develop and implement the roadmap for the Data Intelligence Platform, collaborating closely with the Actian CPO to advance from conventional metadata management to AI-driven Data Products and Agentic Governance.

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of 5–8 Product Managers across Europe and the US, promoting a culture of technical excellence and swift delivery.

• Supervise the creation of AI Agents that engage with data products, facilitating conversational exploration and proactive data governance for Chief Data Officers (CDOs).

• Manage relationships with industry analysts (Gartner, Forrester), aiming to establish Actian as a frontrunner in the Data Management and Governance sectors.

• Collaborate closely with the SVP of Product Engineering, possessing the ability to "speak engineer" and comprehend AI-driven development processes and cloud-native architecture.

• Represent the product to Chief Data Officers and Data Governance leaders, assisting them in modernizing their data infrastructures and transitioning from legacy systems to a cohesive AI-driven platform.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in Product Management, including a minimum of 4 years in a leadership position overseeing other Product Managers.

• Extensive hands-on knowledge of the Modern Data Stack (Data Catalog, Governance, Data Mesh, or Data Quality).

• You possess a "technically dangerous" mindset, with a solid understanding of AI/ML, LLMs, and the capabilities of AI agents in automating metadata extraction and user interaction.

• Proven experience navigating the fast-paced environment of a startup (such as Zeenea) while managing the complex stakeholders of a large corporate organization (like Actian/HCL).

• A demonstrated history of transforming high-level visions from a CPO/CPTO into actionable, technical milestones for engineering teams.

• Experience in managing distributed teams across various time zones (from the US West Coast to Central Europe) while accommodating cultural differences.

• Excellent command of the English language, with the ability to distill complex technical concepts into compelling value propositions for the C-suite.

🏝️ Benefits

• We prioritize diversity within our company. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristics relevant to the location of the application.