Principal Product Manager
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Job Location:
Albany, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you ready to power the Worlds connections
If you dont think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job please apply. Nobody checks every box - were looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas and have some interest and capabilities in others.
Kong is looking for a Principal Product Manager to join the team thats building the next generation of API Event and AI Gateway data planes. This is a highly impactful role that will shape Kongs capabilities and user experience for years to come. Were looking for a Principal Product Manager to join the team thats building the next generation of API Event and AI Gateway data planes. This is a highly impactful role that will shape Kongs capabilities and user experience for years to come.
What youll do:
Define and Drive Product Vision: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering design and field teams to establish and execute a clear vision for Kongs next-generation data plane technology ensuring alignment with customer needs and long-term production plans.
Lead Execution: Partner with engineering and design leaders to scope define and deliver capabilities for the products releases that bring customer value and support the promotion of Kongs new runtimes.
Customer-Focused Planning: Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and use cases supported by solid data and evidence. Translate this understanding into artifacts outlining target use cases milestone plans and timelines to guide the product roadmap.
Develop Roadmaps and Plans: Create and maintain a comprehensive external-facing roadmap and related materials that clearly communicate the product direction and milestones.
Champion Communication and Transparency: Serve as the central point of communication keeping internal and external stakeholders informed on progress milestones and expectations. Build strong relationships with field teams to ensure project updates and outcomes are effectively communicated.
What youll bring:
7 years of software product management experience working with technical products and end-users.
Deep understanding of customer needs onboarding and product adoption.
Strong grasp of API development and management including API design
Proficient in writing requirements collaborating with engineers and communicating technical concepts
Effectively engaging with stakeholders identifying core pain points and articulating a clear product vision.
An execution-driven mindset
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About Kong:
Kong Inc. a leading developer of API and AI connectivity technologies is building the infrastructure that powers the agentic era. trusted by the Fortune 500 and startups alike Kongs unified API and AI platform Kong Konnect enables organizations to secure manage accelerate govern and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI models. For more information visit .
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Data Analytics
- Analytical
- Agile
- Requirement Gathering
- Strategic thinking
- Visio
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Market Research
- UML
- Cross Functional Teams
About Company
Kong is the most widely adopted API gateway and service mesh, powering the world’s APIs for modern architectures. Accelerate development and productivity today!
