Sr Manager, Data Product Management - G&A

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Data Product Management to stand up and lead the G&A workstream, owning data products that serve Finance, HR and IT. You will help craft and establish the vision, operating model and direction for the data product management capability.
You will shape product strategy through a combination of stakeholder partnership and independent judgment, understanding G&A business priorities, surfacing opportunities and making prioritization tradeoffs. You will coordinate execution across analytics and BI engineering, data engineering and platform engineering and ensure data products meet the unique needs of G&A functions. You will initially operate as a hands-on data product owner, owning stakeholder relationships, shaping roadmaps, coordinating delivery and driving adoption directly, while simultaneously establishing the practices and standards that will scale the team.

Data Product Strategy & Vision

• Shape the strategic direction for data products and data practices across the G&A workstream (Finance, HR, IT), aligning with business objectives and enterprise data strategy
• Help craft and establish the vision, operating model and standards for the data product management function as a foundational member of the leadership team
• Develop the operating model for the G&A workstream: how products are managed, work is prioritized, delivery is coordinated and impact is measure
• Advise G&A business and technical teams on data product strategy, surfacing opportunities and making prioritization tradeoffs
• Drive data discoverability across the G&A workstream, ensuring business users can easily find, understand and access data products

Stakeholder Partnership & Delivery

• Engage with Finance, HR and IT leaders to understand business priorities, surface data gaps and opportunities, and translate needs into data product strategy and requirements
• Coordinate execution across analytics and BI engineering, data engineering and platform engineering to deliver builds, enhancements and infrastructure improvements
• Partner with engineering, platform and business leadership on roadmap alignment, requirements and delivery coordination
• Bridge G&A business functions and the central data team, managing expectations, communicating status and driving delivery

Data Quality, Governance & Platform Evolution

• Partner with data governance on the implementation of data quality standards, SLAs and governance practices for G&A data products
• Propose new or revised standards for data quality, SLAs, governance and data product lifecycle management within the workstream
• Partner across the data team to drive the evolution of platform, governance and data practices
• Support or lead strategic initiatives involving G&A domains, including transformation projects, platform/infrastructure improvements and AI/advanced analytics readiness

Function Building & Future Team Growth

• Operate as the hands-on data product owner for the G&A workstream, directly owning stakeholder relationships, product roadmaps, delivery coordination and adoption
• Establish the practices, standards and operating model that will define how data product management works as the function grows
• Build the case for team expansion and lead hiring of data product owners as the workstream scales
• Collaborate with peer data product managers to ensure consistency across shared assets, metric definitions and product management standards
• Communicate progress, risks and recommendations to senior leadership and across stakeholder groups

This is a remote position within Canada. Must be willing to work EST hours.

Minimum Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in data roles (data product management, data analytics, business intelligence or data management roles) with 3+ years managing teams
• Strong familiarity with G&A domains (Finance, HR, IT), including their business operations, data needs, data management practices, key metrics and reporting requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics or a related field

Preferred Requirements

• Proven ability to build trusted partnerships with business leaders and translate business priorities into data product strategy
• Deep understanding of data management and analytics concepts including data modeling, data pipelines, data quality, governance and BI tooling
• Experience establishing or scaling data product, data management, analytics or BI functions
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels from individual contributors to senior leadership
• Strategic mindset with the ability to shape function direction while remaining hands-on during the build phase
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with enterprise data environments
• Experience with Snowflake, dbt, Power BI or comparable modern data platform technologies
• Experience with Finance data domains including revenue recognition, financial reporting, FP&A, procurement or HR analytics
• Experience with data management practices for handling PII data
• Experience defining data quality standards, SLAs or data contracts for analytical data products
• Experience working with enterprise systems such as financial platforms (NetSuite), HRIS (Successfactors) or IT service management tools
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and compliance requirements (e.g. SOX, ASC 606)
• Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery practices and JIRA

• A one-product software company creating real value for the largest enterprises and millions of end customers globally, striving for a world where software works perfectly.
• Working with the latest technologies and at the forefront of innovation in tech on scale; but also, in other areas like marketing, design, or research.
• A team that thinks outside the box, welcomes unconventional ideas, and pushes boundaries.
• An environment that fosters innovation, enables creative collaboration, and allows you to grow.
• A globally unique and tailor-made career development program recognizing your potential, promoting your strengths, and supporting you in achieving your career goals.
• A truly international mindset that is being shaped by the diverse personalities, expertise, and backgrounds of our global team.
• A relocation team that is eager to help you start your journey to a new country, always there to support and by your side.
• Attractive compensation packages and stock purchase options with numerous benefits and advantages.

DOE, salary $150K CAD- $180K CAD. Total compensation may vary depending on candidate experience/education and location.