Who are we?
We are Tideworks. Founded in the 1990s, we began as a software team for Carrix, Inc. with the vision of revolutionizing the terminal and supply chain through innovative software and the need for tools that provide real-time insights into the supply chain. Since then, Carrix has grown into a diverse global network of multi-modal transportation operations. And Tideworks has evolved into a global technology brand and software provider that delivers tools to help stakeholders conduct data-driven analysis so they can thrive in today’s logistics market.
Senior Data Product Manager
Tideworks is looking for a Senior Data Product Manager to help us define the data product strategy and roadmap and ensure it aligns with the overall product portfolio and Tideworks’ objectives. You’ll work with product managers, data engineers, developers, customers, and stakeholders to define, standardize, and transform data assets across our platform, accelerating the flow of data. You’ll bring deep experience of data hubs combined with relevant best practices and a passion for solving customer data problems at scale. In your work, you will oversee product execution with the “big-picture” top of mind and serve as a leader providing guidance and infusing innovation across the board from product conception to deployment. In this role you’ll ensure that the products developed and enhanced are addressing our customers strategic and tactical challenges, while also supporting the growth and sustainability of our organization.
What’s the job?
- Participating and leading product and technology planning with leadership.
- Directing, managing and leading the product management team responsible for data products from product conception to launch.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with Business Analysts, Product Managers, key stakeholders, partners, customers, and vendors.
- Directing and collaborating with product teams on product design, strategy, positioning, and development to ensure features meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations, address competitive and regulatory requirements, and to support internal process excellence.
- Ensuring product enhancements and new products are managed effectively and efficiently from start to finish.
- Monitoring and evaluating product portfolio efficiency and performance.
- Overseeing the development and management of the product life cycle plans for products in the overall portfolio.
- Recommending innovative product ideas to improve sales, profitability, customer satisfaction, and address client needs.
- Mentoring and coaching Product Managers to reach goals and achieve critical deliverables and milestones set forth on the product roadmap.
- Create and manage against OKRs.
Benefits
We know our employees are integral to what makes Tideworks unique and successful. So, we believe it’s important to ensure our employees and their families are treated well – both in and out of the office. That’s why we make sure our benefits are excellent, including both retirement, a 401(k) and health insurance with no monthly contribution. In addition, employees can also enjoy flexible work hours and remote work options.
Where’s the job?
Our office headquarters are located south of Seattle’s bustling SODO neighborhood and industrial district, near the Port of Seattle’s Harbor Marina Corporate Center and the Starbuck’s Headquarters. Employees appreciate our digs with office views of the water and Port, and an onsite gym to enjoy. Access by car is easy from I-5 or Highway 99, and parking is free. There is also paved trail access for walking and biking from West Seattle and the SODO neighborhood. We are currently operating remotely due to the pandemic.
Who are you?
Passionate. Knowledgeable. Responsive. Committed. Embraces a challenge. If these words resonate with you and how you approach your work, then we want you on our team. At Tideworks, learning is a way of life, helping others is a passion and challenge equates to an opportunity. We seek out individuals who are driven and have work experience that tells a compelling and multi-faceted story. Diverse backgrounds and experiences spur diverse ideas, and we understand that those ideas power our pursuit of innovation at Tideworks. We are not looking for a one-size-fits all approach when hiring for our workforce - we need what makes you truly unique and special.
Job Qualifications
- The right person will bring some combination of the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Five (5) or more years of relevant experience in data science or in a data-related product management role, including experience managing teams.
- Demonstrated experience in data hubs, data governance, and analytics applications.
- Broad experience in EDI messaging, API management, and cloud support and integration.
- Excellent SQL skills, with statistical programming experience (Python, R, Java, Perl, C/C++) a plus.
- Passion for building data and analytics solutions that delight customers, ideally with experience that includes the following: managing unstructured data, ETL and data pipelines, machine learning, creating dashboards in tools like PowerBI and Tableau.
- Advanced degree or equivalent work experience in data science.
- Experience with the principles of design thinking, and lean and agile software delivery.
- Experience managing large and complex projects involving Hadoop, Hive, or Pig a plus.
- Experience in budgeting and financial management related to products preferred.
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington with offices around the world, Tideworks Technology specializes in operational and administrative software, data communications, and technical services for marine...