Job SummaryInstaclustr is looking for an Product Manager - AI Market Segment to join our dynamic Product Management team as we expand our open-source-as-a-service platform for agentic AI. This role sits at the intersection of AI innovation and product strategy-perfect for someone who thrives on turning cutting-edge technology into real-world impact
ResponsibilitiesAs the Product Manager - AI Market Segment, you'll combine deep knowledge of AI market and technologies with strong product management skills to lead product initiatives focused on the the AI application market. You'll help refine our strategy, ensure alignment with business goals, and champion capabilities targeting agentic AI developers and operators. You'll be responsible for:
- Understanding the problem space in the AI market segment through market awareness, customer discovery and experimentation.
- Developing and maintaining a segment vision, crafting and evangelizing compelling narratives ("working backwards" stories), that align and inspires product, engineering, GTM and execs around a compelling value proposition for the target segment.
- Being a credible expert in the AI market segment to support and drive GTM efforts including crafting compelling narratives to drive sales plays, sales conversations with high-value opportunities through to conference presentations.
- Serving as an escalation and resolution point for critical priority calls within the AI market segment, whether that is individual strategic customer issue or broader prioritisation calls.
Job Requirements- 8+ years of experience in product management experience, including experience with developer and focused products.
- Strong understanding of AI-related customer objectives and problems, market trends and key concepts.
- Excellent capability to facilitate and manage planning in demanding stakeholder environments.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong business acume.
Ideally:- Understanding and experience with open source products such as those offered by Instaclustr (Apache Cassandra, Apache Kafka, OpenSearch, Cadence, ClickHouse and PostgreSQL).
- Technical understanding of key cloud architecture concepts.
EducationBachelors Degree or higher is preferred.
Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 196,350 - 292,600 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.
