SRE Technical Product Manager

Ford Motor Company; Allen Park (MI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is on the lookout for a talented Engineering Product Manager to spearhead the development of their observability platform. This role is crucial in transforming traditional monitoring practices into comprehensive, full-stack observability solutions. You will leverage your extensive experience in software engineering and data management to shape product roadmaps and drive the delivery of innovative features. With a focus on collaboration and data-driven decision-making, you will work alongside cross-functional teams to ensure the product meets customer needs. This innovative firm offers flexible work options and a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity, making it an exciting place to grow your career.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Vehicle Discounts

Tuition Assistance

Community Service Leave

Paid Holidays

Additional Vacation Options

Qualifications

• 6+ years of product management experience in software engineering.
• Strong technical background in observability and monitoring technologies.
• Proven success in building and managing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision and strategy for the observability platform.
• Collaborate on product roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Lead development of platform enhancements and new features.

Skills

Product Management

Software Engineering

Data Management

Data Streaming

Observability

Agile Methodologies

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Tools

Kafka

Dynatrace

Splunk

ELK

Grafana

Job description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Engineering Product Manager to join our team and lead the development, enhancement, and extension of our observability platform. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping product roadmaps, collaborating with cross-functional teams, defining strategy, and driving the delivery of innovative features to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

This team is responsible for transforming our monitoring practices from traditional application and infrastructure monitoring to comprehensive full-stack observability solutions. As a Product Manager, you will help define and shape the future of our observability initiatives and strategies. Utilizing your expertise in software engineering, data management, data streaming, and visualization, you will ensure we accelerate at a sustainable pace and continuously improve from day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• 6+ years of proven experience in product management for software engineering projects, especially in developing complex platforms
• 2+ years working with Site Reliability Engineering teams
• Strong technical background in observability, monitoring, and related technologies
• Experience with data management, data streaming (e.g., Kafka), and visualization platforms
• Experience with observability tools such as Dynatrace, Splunk, ELK, Grafana, and data ingestion technologies
• Proven success in building and managing engineering teams
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of timely delivery
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Data-driven decision-making mindset
• Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tools
• Leadership skills focused on motivating and aligning teams
• Strong problem-solving skills for addressing development challenges

While you may not meet every criterion, if you believe you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! We offer flexible options for your future, whether globally or locally, and opportunities to grow in leadership, technical expertise, or cultural influence.

Our benefits include immediate medical, dental, and prescription coverage; family care support; vehicle discounts; tuition assistance; employee resource groups; community service leave; paid holidays; and additional vacation options. For details, see our Benefit Summary.

This is a remote role; if you reside within 50 miles of Dearborn, MI, on-site work up to three times a week is expected. Note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and will undergo employment verification. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy for the observability platform
• Collaborate on creating and maintaining a product roadmap aligned with business goals
• Lead ideation, prioritization, and development of platform enhancements and new features
• Coordinate with engineering, design, QA, marketing, and sales for successful product execution
• Gather customer feedback and conduct research to inform product improvements
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies
• Manage product releases, ensuring quality and timeliness
• Define and monitor KPIs to measure product success
• Engage with customers to understand their needs and foster ongoing improvements