Sr. Data Product Manager

<p><span>We engage the most inspired minds to do their best work wherever they work best—powering the freedom to create worldwide.</span></p><p></p><p>WP Engine empowers companies and agencies of all sizes to build, power, manage, and optimize their WordPress websites and applications with confidence. Serving 1.5 million customers across 150+ countries, the global technology company provides premium, enterprise-grade solutions, tools, and services, including specialized platforms for WordPress, industry-tailored eCommerce and agency solution suites, and developer-centric tools like Local, Advanced Custom Fields, and more. WP Engine’s innovative technology and industry-leading expertise are why 8% of the web visits a WP Engine-powered site daily. Learn more at wpengine.com.</p><p> </p><h2><b><b>What’s Cool About This Role:</b></b><br/> </h2><p><span>We’re seeking a </span>Senior Data Product Manager<span> to join our growing Corporate Data team. In this role, you will define and deliver internal data products that serve teams across WP Engine. You’ll partner with stakeholders and engineers to identify opportunities, shape data capabilities, and enhance our internal data platform. Your responsibilities will include defining and building products that enhance our data platform and empower our internal customers. The ideal candidate will bring a unique blend of business acumen, technical expertise,and a visionary mindset to turn ideas into reality. </span><br/> </p><p><span>This role is ideal for someone with strong product instincts, technical aptitude, and a passion for using data to solve meaningful business problems.</span></p><ul><li><p><span>You’ll drive real impact by improving how teams across WP Engine use data to make decisions.</span></p></li><li><p><span>You’ll work on challenging, high-visibility problems that enable operational excellence.</span></p></li><li><p><span>You’ll be part of a collaborative and fast-growing data organization.</span></p></li></ul><h2><br/><b><b>Day to Day:</b></b></h2><ul><li><p><b><b>Champion the internal customer experience:</b><span> </span></b><span>Understand what it’s like to find, understand, and use data as an analyst, engineer, or business leader outside the data team. Advocate for intuitive, reliable access to data products that meet real user needs.</span></p></li><li><p><b><b>Drive product discovery and delivery:</b></b><span> Define problems, run research and validation, and shape effective solutions that create measurable business impact.</span></p></li><li><p><b><b>Collaborate with stakeholders:</b><span> </span></b><span>Build strong cross-functional relationships across the organization to uncover data needs, identify opportunities, and drive alignment.</span></p></li><li><p><b><span>I</span><b>nfluence data platform capabilities:</b><span> </span></b><span>Partner with data engineering and architecture to evolve platform infrastructure that supports scalable, governed, and high-quality data products</span><b><span>.</span></b></p></li><li><p><b><b>Manage the product backlog:</b><span> </span></b><span>Lead prioritization and trade-off discussions, balancing short-term value with long-term platform and data health.</span></p></li><li><p><b><b>Write clear user stories and acceptance criteria:</b></b><span> Translate business requirements into actionable tickets that support seamless collaboration with engineering.</span></p></li><li><p><b><b>Operate in Agile environments:</b><span> </span></b><span>Coordinate closely with engineering and program management to deliver iteratively, improve velocity, and respond to changing needs.</span><br/> </p></li></ul><h2><b><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></b></h2><ul><li><p><span>5+ years of experience in Product Management, ideally within data-centric or analytics-heavy environments.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience working with modern data platforms and infrastructure, including driving requirements for data ingestion, transformation, orchestration, warehousing, access, and governance capabilities.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience working with enterprise systems such as NetSuite, Salesforce, HubSpot, etc., to support data warehousing, integration, and modeling initiatives.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Proven success managing the product lifecycle across multiple internal-facing or data-centric products.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate product decisions, technical concepts, and strategy to both technical and non-technical audiences.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Solid knowledge of the software implementation lifecycle, particularly in the context of Agile data product development.</span></p></li><li><p><span>High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Demonstrated team player with a hands-on approach to problem solving and delivering outcomes across cross-functional teams.</span><b