Sonatype

Product Manager

Sonatype • $110K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of product management experience with a technical background.
  • Hands-on experience in software development or engineering.
  • Familiarity with Enterprise Software and compliance requirements.
  • Experience managing stakeholders across technical teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Own the roadmap and execution for the core Nexus Repository product.
  • Establish success metrics for product performance and future functionalities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable product solutions.
  • Partner with other product managers to ensure cohesive platform experience.
  • Continuously enhance product management practices and execution methods.

Benefits

  • A commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • Generous parental leave policy.
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) for community engagement.
  • Recognition as a leading innovator in the industry across multiple awards.
Full Job Description
Position Overview: As a Product Manager, you will focus on the core Nexus Repository product. You will support the Product Management team by building product objectives and roadmaps while leading execution teams to bring compelling, viable solutions to fruition. You will work in close alignment with engineering squads, product design, product marketing, sales engineering, and customer success to drive impactful features for developers globally.

What You will do

  • Drive Core Execution: Own the roadmap and feature execution for the core Nexus Repository, identifying and eliminating bottlenecks to ensure timely delivery.
  • Define & Measure Success: Establish mechanisms to accurately measure and inform your product's in-market performance, adoption, and future functionality.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate across Engineering, Design, Product Marketing, Support, and Sales Engineering to build, market, and support scalable solutions.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with peer Product Managers for Platform, security, and AI governance features to ensure a cohesive end-to-end platform experience.
  • Process Optimization: Continuously develop personal expertise in product management practices, exploring new methods for effective prioritization and execution.


What You'll Bring

  • Technical & Software Development Background:
    • Prior hands-on experience in software development or engineering (even brief/past experience, software projects, or coding background) is strongly preferred.
    • A clear, practical understanding of software development at scale, enterprise compliance, artifact repositories, and security controls within the SDLC.
  • Ownership & Drive: A proven track record of taking end-to-end ownership, navigating organizational roadblocks, and making a tangible impact.
  • Industry Context: Background and familiarity in Enterprise Software, SaaS, or highly regulated environments (e.g., Banking/Finance) is a strong plus, combined with an agile, flexible growth mindset.
  • Stakeholder Management: Experience working directly with Engineering Directors, Product Designers, and engineering teams.
  • Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field is highly desirable.


What Makes You A Strong Fit

  • Former software developer who transitioned into Product Management, OR a PM with deep technical fluency who understands developer pain points, repositories, and SDLC security controls.
  • Corporate/Enterprise background (e.g., Banking/SaaS) to understand compliance and scale, but with a flexible, high-agency startup attitude (avoid rigid "corporate" mentalities).


Things that we are proud of

  • 2025 Visionary in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Application Security Testing!
  • 2025 AI Compliance Solution of the Year - AI Breakthrough Awards
  • 2025 DEVIES Award to our SBOM Manager for a new product for its innovation and impact in developer technology
  • 2024 Industry Leader in Forrester-Wave for Software Composition Analysis (2024 Q4 report)
  • Constellation AST Shortlist: Sonatype has been listed on the Constellation ShortList™ for Application Security Testing for 2024
  • Data Breakthrough Awards: Sonatype was announced as a 2024 winner in the "Open Source Data Solution of the Year."
  • SD Times: Best in Show Security
  • Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators 2024
  • The Herd Top 100 Private Software Companies 2024.
  • Diversity & Inclusion Working Groups
  • Parental Leave Policy
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)


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About Sonatype

Sonatype is a software company that provides open-source governance and DevSecOps automation tools. The company was founded in 2008 by Jason van Zyl and Wayne Jackson and is headquartered in Fulton, Maryland. Sonatype's products include Nexus Repository, Nexus Lifecycle, and Nexus Firewall, which are used by organizations to manage and secure their software supply chains. The company's clients include Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and leading software companies. Sonatype has received several awards for its innovative products and has been recognized as a leader in the software industry.
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