Head of Data Intelligence Products [gn] Data Intelligence Platform

Team: Product

Location: Europe, Remote

Commitment: Full-Time

Workplace Type: remote

Key Responsibilities

Vision & Strategy: Define and execute the roadmap for the Data Intelligence Platform, in close relationship with Actian CPO, moving beyond traditional metadata management into AI-native Data Products and Agentic Governance.
Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing team of 5–8 Product Managers across Europe and the US, fostering a culture of technical excellence and rapid delivery.
The AI Frontier: Oversee the development of AI Agents that interact with data products, enabling conversational discovery and proactive data governance for CDOs.
Analyst Influence: Own the relationship with industry analysts (Gartner, Forrester). Your goal is to position Actian as a leader in Data Management and Governance categories.
Engineering Partnership: Work hand-in-hand with the SVP of Product Engineering. You must be able to speak engineer, understanding AI-driven development workflows and cloud-native architecture.
CDO Engagement: Act as the face of the product for Chief Data Officers and Data Governance leaders, helping them modernize their data stacks and transition from legacy systems to a unified AI-driven platform.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: 10+ years in Product Management, with at least 4 years in a leadership role managing other PMs.

Domain Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience in the Modern Data Stack (Data Catalog, Governance, Data Mesh, or Data Quality).

Technical Savvy: You are technically dangerous. You understand the mechanics of AI/ML, LLMs, and how AI agents can automate metadata extraction and user interaction.

The Hybrid DNA: You have successfully navigated both the agility of a startup (like Zeenea) and the complex stakeholders of a global corporate entity (like Actian/HCL).

Strategic Execution: Proven track record of taking a high-level vision from a CPO/CPTO and decomposing it into actionable, technical milestones for engineering squads.

Global Mindset: Experience managing distributed teams across different time zones (US West Coast to Central Europe) and cultural nuances.

Communication: Exceptional English proficiency. You can simplify complex technical black boxes into compelling value propositions for the C-suite.

What We Offer:

 

The chance to be part of an innovative, fast-growing company making a significant impact in the data management space.

Collaboration with a passionate and diverse team.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Flexible work arrangements (remote or hybrid).

Opportunities for professional growth and development.