Product Manager – Data Acceleration

SAS

. Drive product strategy across the SAS platform for high-performance data processing and model execution .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeCary • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management and software engineering with a focus on data management, analytics, and cloud technologies. Capable of driving product strategy, defining roadmaps, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

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Product ManagementData ManagementCloud DatabasesSaaS Business ModelsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Data ProcessingModel ExecutionProduct Roadmap DevelopmentRequirements DefinitionPost-Launch AnalysisData TransformationAnalytics ExecutionCloud Storage IntegrationInteroperability StrategyCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

CollaborationDecision-MakingInnovative Problem SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

AWS S3Azure Data Lake StorageGoogle Cloud StorageSingleStoreSnowflakeGoogle BigQueryAzure SynapseDatabricksPythonSAS Visual Analytics

Industry Keywords

Hybrid EnvironmentsCloud-Native EnvironmentsOpen File FormatsLakehouse TechnologiesOpen-Table FormatsProduct Lifecycle ManagementEmerging TechnologiesMarket OpportunitiesCustomer OutcomesBusiness Cases

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureBigQueryCloudPythonSpark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive product strategy across the SAS platform for high-performance data processing and model execution
Define and evolve product direction for technologies accelerating data access, transformation, and analytics execution across hybrid and cloud-native environments
Own SAS SpeedyStore and SAS Data Accelerator, supporting high-speed model scoring, code acceleration, SAS Visual Analytics acceleration, and model training
Lead strategy for integration with open file formats such as Parquet and Iceberg
Enable remote access to AWS S3, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Google Cloud Storage
Develop a platform product vision with software engineering teams
Craft detailed requirements for a robust and scalable product roadmap
Shape interoperability strategy with modern data platforms, lakehouse technologies, cloud storage services, and open-table formats
Define and maintain product roadmaps, priorities, and OKRs
Communicate product risks, decisions, and roadmap updates to stakeholders
Lead product requirements definition and prioritization using customer, stakeholder, prospect, and market input
Conduct discovery and translate findings into product strategy
Align Engineering, Design, UX, Program Management, and related teams to deliver customer and business outcomes
Define success measures and own post-launch analysis
Develop business cases and product investment recommendations using customer, market, financial, and product-health data
Help shape pricing, positioning, collateral, launch readiness, support readiness, and knowledge transfer
Represent the product externally with customers and prospects
Own product lifecycle management decisions
Identify emerging technologies, business threats, and new market opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in product management and/or software engineering related to data management, decision management, or AI/analytics
Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in data science, computer science, or a related quantitative discipline
Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications
Solid working knowledge of modern data management
Experience with cloud databases including SingleStore, Snowflake, Google BigQuery, and Azure Synapse
Experience with Spark-based environments such as Databricks
Familiarity with open-source runtimes, packages, and libraries such as Python
Understanding of SaaS and/or PaaS business models
Familiarity with cloud platform provider technologies
Ability to translate complex technical and business information for diverse audiences
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Critical-thinking skills and demonstrated sound decision-making in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work in a highly collaborative, global environment across multiple business units
Ability to innovate and define creative solutions with compelling user experiences
Legally authorized to work in the United States or Scotland
Must not require now or in the future sponsorship for employment visa status

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
PPO with low annual deductible and copays
HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS
Free onsite Health Care Center for employees and eligible family members enrolled in the PPO plan
Pharmacy that ships prescriptions for no additional charge for employees not local to HQ
Industry-leading 401k plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Programs and resources to support your development
Generous vacation time
Variety of paid holidays
U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1
Volunteer Time Off
Parental leave
Unlimited paid sick days
Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees
Flexible work arrangements
No travel required