Director, Product Management

Cockroach Labs is seeking a Director of Product Management to lead end-to-end user journeys across their products. The role requires deep customer obsession, strategic clarity, and a drive to improve user outcomes. The successful candidate will own the product strategy, team of product managers, and customer and journey discovery.

Requirements

• 8-12+ years of experience in Product Management, with 3-5+ years in leadership roles managing PMs
• Proven experience in database, infrastructure, developer tools, cloud infrastructure, or distributed systems products
• A track record of elevating PM craft and team output
• Deep fluency in user journey thinking — owning end-to-end experiences across multiple surfaces (UI, CLI/API, Docs)
• Strong evidence-based decision-making
• Excellent written communication
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional alignment through influence, data, and clarity
• An AI-first mindset
• Experience working in a SaaS, enterprise software, or open-core business model preferred

Benefits

• Stock Options
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Professional Development Funds
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Benefits
• Mental Wellbeing Benefits