Lead Product Manager - Xray

We're seeking a talented and highly motivated Lead Product Manager to lead a team of Product Managers and be the head of product management over the suite of Xblend products, which includes:

• Xray, the #1 test management solution on the Atlassian Marketplace
• Xray Exploratory App, a exploratory testing and documentation solution
• Xporter, a popular reporting and export app on the Atlassian Marketplace
• New apps coming soon

Here you will have an opportunity to grow your product management and leadership skills in a fun, fast-paced and innovative work environment. The Product Lead at Xray is a subject matter expert responsible for both the strategic and tactical management of the product. In this role, you will work closely with the brand General Manager to align business initiatives with product strategies. You will report to the Director of Product Management who oversees multiple software testing tools brands. You will manage, mentor and coach a team of Product Managers, ensuring that they effectively execute on business goals and deliver high-quality roadmap projects to keep up with customer needs. 

Key Responsibilities:
 

Strategic Alignment & Product Strategy Execution:

• Collaborate with business to understand business goals and objectives, translating these into actionable product strategies.
• Conduct brainstorming sessions to align key initiatives with the product roadmap.
• Work closely with the Director of Product to ensure alignment with the strategic objectives and vision.
   

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

• Lead, mentor, and guide product managers and cross-functional teams.
• Monitor team performance, providing feedback, and addressing any HR-related or administrative items.
• Conduct regular 1-on-1 meetings to support team members in prioritizing tasks and managing workloads.
• Recruit, hire, and, when necessary, manage the transition of team members.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement, encouraging professional development and skill enhancement within the team.
   

Customer and Market Insights:

• Gather and analyze customer feedback and market data to inform product decisions.
• Develop a deep understanding of the product’s domain, becoming the top product evangelist within the Idera ecosystem.
• Identify opportunities to improve product offerings to better support other business functions like sales, marketing, and customer support.
   

Performance Monitoring & Budget Management:

• Track and analyze product performance against key metrics, adjusting strategies as needed based on data and market changes.
• Manage product budgets, ensuring projects stay on time and within budget, escalating when necessary.
• Oversee competitive research and technology assessments to inform product development.
   

Communication & Relationship Building:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for product-related communications, both within the organization and externally.
• Provide clear, concise, and professional communication to stakeholders at all levels.
• Build strong relationships across departments, acting as a hub between teams to ensure alignment and successful product execution.
   

Roadmap Planning & Execution:

• Develop and maintain a detailed product roadmap, balancing short-term and long-term priorities.
• Ensure that resources are available to meet product development timelines and objectives.
• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch, ensuring that product goals are met.
   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in developing and executing product strategies that align with business goals.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to guide and develop a team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• Deep understanding of market research, customer insights, and product performance metrics.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Experience in software development or technology industry is highly desirable.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with testing tools (or previous work experience in a QA/QE role)
• Technical background dealing with development tools and the software development life cycle
• Project management, release management or QA management experience
• Extra Bonus - Familiarity with Xray and/or its main competitors