Data Product Manager

Description:

Harnham is seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Data Product Manager to lead the company’s data, technology, and strategic initiatives. As the first Data Product Manager hire, this is a unique opportunity to shape the data product landscape within a dynamic and forward-thinking organization. You will act as the bridge between business strategy and technical execution, guiding the company’s data vision and ensuring that insights and infrastructure align with long-term goals.

In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate closely with Data Scientists, Engineers, and Analytics teams to define, design, and implement innovative data-driven products and solutions. You will convert complex technical concepts into actionable product strategies that deliver measurable business value while maintaining scalability, performance, and reliability.

This position is ideal for an ambitious and analytical individual who thrives in fast-paced, startup-like environments and is ready to take full ownership of data product development from conception through delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and own the long-term vision and strategy for the company’s data platform, aligning it with both business objectives and technical priorities.

• Lead the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and requirements gathering to roadmap execution, launch, and post-launch optimization.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Data Science, Engineering, and Analytics—to design scalable and high-performing data solutions.

• Translate complex technical challenges into clear and actionable business decisions.

• Drive data product innovation, ensuring efficient integration of new technologies and tools.

• Maintain ownership and accountability for the roadmap, delivery timelines, and measurable outcomes.

• Champion data-driven decision-making throughout the organization, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong technical background, ideally with experience in data science, data engineering, or analytics.

• Proficiency in Python and SQL for hands-on collaboration with technical teams.

• Proven experience in product management, especially within startups or scaling businesses.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.

• Demonstrated success in owning and executing data product roadmaps end-to-end.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with modern data infrastructure, data pipelines, and cloud-based environments.

• Experience in data governance, analytics platforms, or MLOps.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance short-term priorities against long-term objectives.