Product Manager, Data Platform
Description: • Support the development and execution of platform vision aligned with business goals and customer needs • Help create and maintain a clear, prioritized roadmap that balances short-term delivery with long-term strategic objectives • Support evangelizing the Data Platform across the organization and help drive stakeholder alignment • Stay abreast of industry trends and competitive landscape (Snowflake, AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.) to inform platform strategy • Support requirement gathering and product strategy for data platform services and tools • Understand end-to-end data analytics and AI/ML operations workflows and how data platforms fit into the broader data ecosystem • Support data governance initiatives and cross-team collaboration with other data teams • Ensure platform adheres to regulatory, compliance, and data quality standards • Partner with engineering on the development of tools and services that increase adoption of the Data Platform • Help define product capabilities to improve platform accessibility, reliability, usability, security, and performance • Support customer roadshows and training on data platform capabilities • Build instrumentation and observability into data platform tools and services to enable data-driven production decisions • Work closely with engineering, design, and data teams to ensure seamless product delivery • Partner with customer success, support, and engineering teams to create clear feedback loops • Translate technical capabilities into business value and user benefits • Support alignment across multiple stakeholders and teams in complex, ambiguous environments Requirements: • Minimum 5+ years of technical product management experience with data platforms, developer tools, distributed systems, or data infrastructure • Proven track record of delivering successful products in fast-paced environments • Experience supporting complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives • Understanding of modern data architectures, query engines, and compute frameworks (Spark, Trino, Databricks, Presto, etc.) • Experience with APIs, SDKs, or client integration layers for platforms • Experience working with vendor platforms, tools, and services as a product manager • Basic understanding of instrumentation, telemetry, and observability practices • Experience in cloud data ecosystems (AWS, GCP, Azure) • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making • Experience working with Agile methodologies and tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps) • Good communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills • Strong organizational skills with ability to manage product backlogs • Experience with customer research, user interviews, and data-driven decision making • Experience working with engineering, design, and data teams • Preferred: Previous experience as a software or data engineer • Preferred: Strong business acumen to prioritize features based on customer value and business impact • Preferred: Experience with data analytics tools (Jupyter Notebooks, Apache Superset, Tableau, Power BI, etc.) • Preferred: Experience with semantic models and layers • Preferred: Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance requirements • Preferred: Insurance industry experience • Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, management information systems, or related technical field required; MBA/MS or equivalent experience preferred • Work authorization: At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Benefits: • Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being. • Market-competitive compensation • 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match • Performance and recognition-based incentives • Tuition assistance • Access to mental healthcare • Fertility and adoption assistance • Workplace flexibility and GEICO Flex program (ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year) • Industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching • Employee engagement and recognition programs that reward positive impact Apply tot his job