Workato is seeking a Director Product Manager to lead the strategy for its data orchestration platform. This role is based in Palo Alto, California. The Director will be responsible for defining and executing the product strategy to establish Workato as the enterprise leader in data orchestration. They will build a unified platform that seamlessly orchestrates data pipelines for ETL, ELT, and Reverse ETL, eliminating the need for fragmented tools and enabling enterprises to move data efficiently across their ecosystem.
What this role involves:
Developing and executing the product strategy for a unified data orchestration platform.
Embedding data quality, lineage, governance, and operational analytics as core platform features.
Leveraging AI to enhance data classification, transformation recommendations, and self-healing pipelines.
Architecting a self-service data virtualization platform.
Collaborating with engineering, UX, and go-to-market teams.
Requirements:
7+ years of product management experience in SaaS or B2B environments, specializing in data management, data orchestration, or infrastructure products.
Deep expertise in ETL, ELT, Reverse ETL, and data activation pipelines.
Strong understanding of modern data architecture, including data lakes, data warehouses, structured and semi-structured data processing.
Experience with data transformation tools (DBT, Coalesce) and orchestration frameworks (Airflow, Dagster).
Knowledge of real-time data movement, databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL), and cloud analytics platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery).
Familiarity with emerging data technologies like Open Table Format, Apache Iceberg.
Hands-on experience with data virtualization and analytics platforms (Denodo, Domo).
Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Experience integrating AI/ML-driven insights into data management products.
Deep knowledge of data security, compliance, and governance best practices for enterprise data platforms.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
What this role offers:
Opportunity to lead product strategy for data orchestration at Workato.
Workato is a leader in enterprise orchestration, transforming technological complexities into business opportunities for a global customer base. Its AI-powered platform connects data, processes, applications, and experiences, streamlining operations and enabling real-time management of complex workflows. Serving over 400,000 customers, Workato empowers businesses of all sizes to navigate complex workflows, foster innovation, and drive efficiency. The company offers solutions that promote business agility in a rapidly evolving landscape.