Data Product Manager

Velera

Data Product Manager guiding the development and lifecycle of data-centric products at Velera. Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver value and align products with business goals.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $95,800 - $124,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudInformaticaSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage stakeholders to identify business challenges and opportunities where data can deliver value
Define vision, strategy, and roadmaps for assigned data domains and products; implement product management processes
Translate business needs into clear requirements for new or enhanced data products including requirements for data quality and business definitions
Identify critical business elements in close collaboration with business teams that translate into critical data elements for data products
Maintain accurate metadata for new data sources to support discoverability and governance
Transform datasets into actionable products that provide a single source of truth and enable data-driven decisions
Collaborate with data science teams to enrich data products through advanced analytics
Create detailed artifacts (epics, features, data flow diagrams, ER diagrams) outlining product functionality
Establish quality and governance rules to ensure data integrity, consistency, accuracy, and compliance
Define and track KPIs to measure product success (e.g., SLA compliance, error rates, user engagement)
Analyze and manipulate data using tools such as SQL, Excel, and visualization platforms
Drive adoption and ROI through commercialization efforts, including training and educational resources
Foster a culture of data literacy across the organization
Participate in testing, validation, and version control for data products
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or combination of education and experience required, in a quantitative field (engineering, information systems, math, statistics, economics, business management or finance) preferred
Alternatively, a degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience (additional 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree)
Combined 7+ years in card processing and payments, product management, agile project management, and technical product implementations focused on data-driven products or analytics solutions
Strong understanding of data governance, compliance standards, and lifecycle management
Proficiency in SQL and experience with large, complex datasets
Hands-on experience with data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks) and data pipelines
Proven ability to translate data into business insights and influence strategic decisions
Familiarity with metadata management and governance principles
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results in evolving environments
Experience with product budgeting and forecasting required
Demonstrate behaviors based on Velera values: Excellence, Innovation, Leadership, Passion, Trust and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Strong communication, project management, presentation and organizational skills
Ability to work cross-functionally to motivate and influence stakeholders
Demonstrated proficiency in SQL, cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS), BI tools, and data governance tools (e.g., Informatica)
Experience defining, launching, and scaling data products with measurable impact
Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and customer-facing products
High attention to detail with a strategic mindset
Proven data storytelling skills: synthesizes analysis into a clear ‘so what’, frames trade-offs, and recommends action using a structured storyline, using visuals and language that resonates with diverse audiences
Demonstrated experience in Organizational Change Management (OCM), including developing and executing strategies to drive adoption, minimize resistance, and ensure successful implementation of new processes, technologies, or organizational initiatives
Ability to effectively facilitate workshops and focus groups to derive and document requirements
Experience collaborating across engineering, data science, design, and go-to-market teams to deliver high quality solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Medical with telemedicine
Dental and Vision
Basic and Optional Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Maternity, Parental, Family Care
Community Volunteer Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Disability Insurance
401k (with employer match)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Supplemental Insurance
Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness program

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Hard Skills & Tools

SQLdata governancedata qualitydata analysisdata visualizationdata warehousingdata pipelinesmetadata managementproduct managementagile project management

Soft Skills

communicationproject managementorganizational skillsleadershipinfluencedata storytellingstrategic mindsetattention to detailcollaborationfacilitation