Head of Data Intelligence Products

Key Responsibilities

• Vision & Strategy: Define and execute the roadmap for the Data Intelligence Platform, in close relationship with Actian CPO, moving beyond traditional metadata management into AI-native Data Products and Agentic Governance.
• Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing team of 5–8 Product Managers across Europe and the US, fostering a culture of technical excellence and rapid delivery.
• The AI Frontier: Oversee the development of AI Agents that interact with data products, enabling conversational discovery and proactive data governance for CDOs.
• Analyst Influence: Own the relationship with industry analysts (Gartner, Forrester). Your goal is to position Actian as a leader in Data Management and Governance categories.
• Engineering Partnership: Work hand-in-hand with the SVP of Product Engineering. You must be able to speak engineer, understanding AI-driven development workflows and cloud-native architecture.
• CDO Engagement: Act as the face of the product for Chief Data Officers and Data Governance leaders, helping them modernize their data stacks and transition from legacy systems to a unified AI-driven platform.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years in Product Management, with at least 4 years in a leadership role managing other PMs.
• Domain Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience in the Modern Data Stack (Data Catalog, Governance, Data Mesh, or Data Quality).
• Technical Savvy: Strong technical knowledge and ability to understand AI-driven development workflows.