Head of Product Data
Scaleway is hiring a Head of Product Data in Paris, France. Level rates it ; you can apply on Scaleway.
Level's read on this job
- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include product management, data products and leadership.
- Level classifies it as a lead role.
- Level lists 30 other open roles at Scaleway.
- The role was posted within the past two weeks.
AI in this role
Lead a team of product managers overseeing cloud data portfolios and contributing to broader data and AI ambitions.
WHY WE NEED YOU?
Our growth is driving us to strengthen our Product department to define and execute a strategic vision for our Data product portfolio, accelerate business growth, and reinforce the competitiveness of our cloud offering.
Your mission will be to shape and drive the product strategy for Scaleway's Data portfolio, aligning product roadmaps, strengthening product-market fit, and maximizing revenue while contributing to our broader Data and AI ambitions.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
We work in a collaborative and international environment where the diversity of Scalers, combined with a spirit of sharing, helps bring new projects to life every day, advancing our ambitions together.
You will lead a team of 7 experienced Product Managers, primarily senior profiles, working across Scaleway's Data product portfolio. You will set a shared strategic direction, coach the team, and ensure consistent product management practices, from customer discovery to delivery and business impact.
Your scope will cover a broad range of products, including Managed Relational Databases, Managed OpenSearch, Serverless SQL Database, messaging and streaming services, Data Lab, Data Warehouse, Cockpit observability, and Data Orchestrator.
You will work closely with the Head of Product AI, Sales, Product Marketing, Engineering, and other business teams to build a coherent Data and AI strategy and support Scaleway's growth.
YOUR DAILY ROUTINE
- Define and execute the product strategy for Scaleway's Data portfolio, ensuring alignment across products and teams.
- Establish a clear strategic vision for the Data tribe and align individual product strategies with shared business objectives.
- Challenge and support Product Managers in defining their product vision, priorities, and roadmaps.
- Partner with the Head of Product AI to develop a coherent Data and AI strategy.
- Drive best practices in product management, including customer discovery, customer-centricity, delivery excellence, product-market fit, and impact-driven decision-making.
- Identify growth opportunities, optimize product positioning, and maximize revenue across the portfolio.
- Work with Product Marketing to define competitive pricing strategies and strengthen product differentiation.
- Support a sales-led approach by regularly engaging with customers and prospects to understand their needs and identify business opportunities.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Product Marketing, and senior leadership to align priorities and drive cross-functional initiatives.
- Coach and develop a team of 7 experienced Product Managers, supporting their career growth and strengthening the Product department's collective impact.
ABOUT YOU
HARDSKILLS
- Extensive product management experience: 10+ years in Product Management, with significant experience defining and executing product strategy.
- Leadership experience: Proven experience leading and developing Product Managers, ideally senior or principal-level professionals.
- Data product expertise: Strong understanding of the Data ecosystem, with deep technical expertise in at least one major area, such as SQL/NoSQL/vector databases, messaging and queuing systems, large-scale analytics, or data streaming frameworks.
- Cloud and infrastructure knowledge: Experience in cloud computing, B2B infrastructure SaaS, or open-source Data technologies.
- Distributed systems expertise: Strong understanding of scalability, resilience, security, and compliance requirements, including GDPR, data sovereignty, and relevant certifications such as ISO and SecNumCloud.
- Business acumen: Ability to identify growth opportunities, optimize pricing and positioning, strengthen product-market fit, and drive revenue.
- Strategic thinking: Ability to build a long-term product vision, align multiple roadmaps, and translate strategy into measurable business outcomes.
SOFTSKILLS
- Leadership and coaching: Ability to empower experienced Product Managers, support their career development, and foster a high-performing team.
- Stakeholder management: Strong diplomacy, facilitation, and communication skills to align diverse stakeholders and navigate complex decisions.
- Structured and methodical approach: Rigorous prioritization, clear decision-making, and disciplined execution.
- Collaborative mindset: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across Product, Engineering, Sales, and executive teams.
- Customer and business orientation: Ability to connect customer needs, sales opportunities, product decisions, and business impact.
- Humility and team spirit: A collaborative leadership style that values collective success, constructive challenge, and shared ownership.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SCALEWAY ++++
Hybrid work: We offer up to 3 days of remote work per week.
Offices: Our offices are spacious, dynamic workspaces with bold design, conveniently located near public transport. Most of our offices feature outdoor spaces (terraces) and bike parking facilities.
Dining: Our chef provides a healthy meal service at the headquarters, and breakfast is available across all our sites year-round. Scalers working from regional sites enjoy a Swile card for lunches.
Well-being commitments: Whether it’s access to a gym, daycare places, or discounted services for caring services, Scaleway is committed to supporting Scalers in maintaining a balanced life.
International environment: With dozens of nationalities, Scaleway offers a stimulating environment where English is as widely spoken as French.
Career & Mobility: Our managers value internal mobility, and opportunities to transition to other entities within the Iliad Group are accessible to all Scalers.
🚀Why join the Scaleway adventure ?
✔ A rich and diverse product offering: Scaleway offers over 100 public cloud products in IaaS, PaaS, and AI.
✔ A cutting-edge technical environment: Scaleway provides modern infrastructures, including high-performance bare metal servers, to tackle exciting technical challenges.
✔ Commitment to responsible cloud: Scaleway is dedicated to a more responsible cloud, with data centers powered solely by renewable energy since 2017, minimizing our ecological footprint and holding top-level certification.
🔜 THE NEXT STEPS …
- HR interview to discuss your background, motivations, and expectations.
- Interview with SVP of Product to explore your experience, leadership approach, and vision for Data products.
- Use case to assess your strategic thinking, product judgment, and approach to real-world challenges.
- Engineering interview to discuss technical expertise and collaboration with engineering teams.
- Final discussion with CEO to deepen the discussion and assess your fit with Scaleway's ambitions.
How we rate this
Head of Product Data at Scaleway rates 20 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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