Program Manager Product
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Job Description
Who we are
Kentik is the network intelligence platform for modern infrastructure teams. Unlike traditional monitoring and observability tools we demystify complex network operations enabling organizations to deliver applications and innovation at scale. Built by network experts to make critical insight accessible to every engineer Kentik is the realtime source of truth that understands every network in context from data center to cloud to the internet. This single platform unifies and correlates cloud device flow synthetic data to turn telemetry into action. Market leaders like Akamai Booking Dropbox and Zoom rely on Kentik to run manage and optimize their networks.
What we do
What youll do
- Own and manage the product release lifecycle from planning to
- Develop and manage release roadmaps and timelines
- Identify and manage dependencies between swimlanes
- Manage highly strategic crossfunctional projects and ensure projects align with overall product strategy and business goals.
- Establish and enforce standardized product release processes including approval workflows and launch readiness checklists
- Coordinate crossfunctional teams to ensure whole company readiness for each release
- Identify potential risks and roadblocks early in the release process and proactively develop mitigation strategies
- Continuously refine release processes to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks
- Act as the central point of contact for all releaserelated activities ensuring alignment between product engineering marketing product support and other teams
- Ensure clear and timely communication of release plans updates and postrelease evaluations
- Develop and distribute release notes internal briefings and external announcements in collaboration with product marketing and customer support
- Maintain a centralized repository for documentation to improve accessibility and alignment across teams
- Serve as a liaison between teams to ensure alignment and expectation management
What youll bring
Studies have shown that some candidates tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100 of the qualifications. We encourage you to apply if you meet most of the criteria even if you dont match all of the qualifications your skills and experience could be valuable in this role!
- 5 years of experience in program or project management within a product or engineering organization
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in project management methodologies (e.g. Agile Waterfall)
- Strategic thinking and planning skills
- Risk management skills
- Experience working with product development tools such as Notion Productboard and GitHub Projects
- Experience with creating and rolling out processes i.e. documentation communication change management
- Ability to drive crossfunctional alignment and execute structured processes effectively
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and drive initiatives to completion
- Experience working in a SaaS environment with fastpaced product cycles
Nice to haves:
- Program management certification (e.g. PMP SAFe or similar)
- Background in or familiarity with one or more of these areas: Network Engineering Network Management Systems Network Performance Management Network Performance/Monitoring DDoS detection and mitigation
What we offer
Kentik is a fully remote company that operates globally. We seek professionals that will help us thrive as an organization and in turn to broaden and enhance your career. Were very thorough in the interview process to understand your skills and how they will relate to your successful growth here at Kentik. Our compensation philosophy encompasses a fair program for all in order to attract engage and retain talented individuals who will drive our business and wow our customers.
The compensation range for this position is: $130000 $180000.This range reflects the low and high end of the U.S. compensation range Kentik reasonably and generally expects to pay the hired candidate in this role. The actual compensation offered may be lower or higher than the stated range depending on various factors including but not limited to:
- Experience with the skill sets required for success
- Demonstrated competencies and potential
- A geographic marketbased approach
In addition to a great career opportunity Kentik offers stellar benefits for our employees which include:
- 100 of premiums are paid by company for health vision and dental coverage for you and your dependents
- Additionally an annual Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) of $3000 for an individual or $4500 for a family
- Paid family & medical leave
- Open PTO a quarterly Wellness Day and a minimum of 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement account
- Home office reimbursement
- Stock options
Note: Benefits are as listed for all US fulltime employees. For compensation international applicants will be treated equitably in relation to the laws applicable within the countries in which we operate.
Come work with us
The true meaning of Kentik is visibility. Were committed to making sure everyone feels empowered to use their voice has a sense of belonging and is represented at Kentik.
We dont look for individuals who fit the culture but those who will continue to add to the culture.
We encourage everyone to apply especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry: people of color LGBTQI community women individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen) veterans and people of any age or family status.
Kentik is committed to creating an inclusive interview process. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process please reach out to
Come as you are!
You will be working at a fastgrowing wellfunded startup alongside industry thought leaders and network aficionados as we build the future of observability and set the high bar for how network operations and digital businesses should run. With a competitive salary and amazing benefits on top of the meaningful and challenging projects youll take on were sure youll enjoy joining the Kentik team.
#liremote
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
