Senior Product Lead – SaaS & Cloud Technologies – Newark, CA

I2ds; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

I2DS is seeking a Senior Product Lead in Newark, CA to drive product strategy for cloud-based SaaS offerings. You will own the roadmap, collaborate with engineering, design, sales, and customer success, and translate client needs into detailed specs and value-driven features.

The role requires 8+ years in product management with strong SaaS/cloud experience, a track record of delivering enterprise solutions, and leadership of cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in product management with 3+ years in senior/lead roles.
• Deep SaaS and cloud tech experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven track record launching and scaling enterprise SaaS products.
• Strong Agile/Scrum knowledge and PM tooling.

Responsibilities

• Define and own product vision, strategy, and roadmap for SaaS/cloud offerings.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, sales, and customer success on releases.
• Gather and prioritize requirements from clients, stakeholders, and market research.
• Translate business needs into detailed specs, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Drive full product lifecycle from ideation to launch and sunset.
• Monitor metrics and use data-driven insights for decisions.
• Work with cloud architects to ensure technical feasibility of features.
• Present roadmaps and updates to clients and executives as the product evangelist.
• Identify market trends and competitive landscape to stay ahead.
• Mentor junior product managers and business analysts.
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory standards.
• Partner with sales/marketing on go-to-market strategies.
• Facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, and demos in Agile.

Skills

SaaS product

Cloud platforms

Agile/Scrum

Jira & Confluence

Aha!

Mentoring

Data-driven decisions

Executive story-telling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering/Business

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Aha!

Job description

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Highlights

Location: Newark, CA, USA | Position Type: Full-Time | Salary: BOE | ONSITE ONLY

Job Description

I2DS is seeking an experienced Senior Product Lead with a strong background in SaaS and Cloud Technologies to join our Newark, CA team. The ideal candidate will drive product strategy, roadmap execution, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver world-class cloud-based solutions to our manufacturing and life sciences clients.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for I2DS SaaS and cloud-based product offerings
• Collaborate with engineering, design, sales, and customer success teams to deliver high-impact product releases
• Gather and prioritize product requirements from clients, stakeholders, and market research
• Translate business needs into detailed product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Drive the full product lifecycle from ideation through launch, iteration, and sunset
• Monitor product performance metrics and use data-driven insights to guide product decisions
• Work closely with cloud architects and development teams to ensure technical feasibility of product features
• Serve as the primary product evangelist — presenting roadmaps, new features, and updates to clients and executives
• Identify market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to keep products ahead of the curve
• Manage and mentor junior product managers and business analysts
• Ensure product compliance with industry standards including security, data privacy, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with sales and marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies for new product launches
• Facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, and product demos in an Agile environment

Requirements

• 8+ years of product management experience with 3+ years in a senior or lead product role
• Strong expertise in SaaS product development and cloud platform technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling enterprise SaaS products
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and API-driven products
• Experience working with manufacturing, industrial automation, or life sciences software is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and product management tools (Jira, Confluence, Aha!, etc.)
• Excellent analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to C-level stakeholders
• Strong client-facing experience with the ability to gather requirements and build lasting relationships
• Experience with MES, ERP, or SCADA systems is a definite plus
• Familiarity with GAMP guidelines and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance is an advantage
• Ability to manage multiple product lines and priorities simultaneously
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field