Senior Product Program Manager

Sonatype is the software supply chain security company. We provide the world's best end-to-end software supply chain security solution, combining the only proactive protection against malicious open source, the only enterprise grade SBOM management and the leading open source dependency management platform. This empowers enterprises to create and maintain secure, quality, and innovative software at scale.

As founders of Nexus Repository and stewards of Maven Central, the world's largest repository of Java open-source software, we are software pioneers and our open source expertise is unmatched. We empower innovation with an unparalleled commitment to build faster, safer software and harness AI and data intelligence to mitigate risk, maximize efficiencies, and drive powerful software development.

More than 2,000 organizations, including 70% of the Fortune 100 and 15 million software developers, rely on Sonatype to optimize their software supply chains.

About the Role

• Senior Product Program Manager is a Senior people leader focused on front-line management, team growth, coaching and over-all team success.
• Elevate the team's product management and product ownership capabilities by leveraging deep Product Management and Product Ownership process expertise, coaching and ongoing leadership. Mentor and help the product team become more efficient, effective, and excellent in the discipline of product management
• Ensure that each team member has a strategy and a plan for their professional growth and provide ongoing support in the execution of that plan.
• Owns individual and team performance management, culture, and equity.
• Excellent communicator and meeting facilitator at all levels of the organization
• Lead by influence and example the Product Program Managers in developing best practice and continuous improvement

As the Senior Product Program Manager you're responsible for executing the roadmap of your product line in Partnership with the Directors of Product Management and other leadership. You will lead cross functional teams through influence and expertise and bring compelling, viable solutions to market. You will manage a team of product managers and product owners who align to a Product Segment and are responsible for working with a Product Segment Leader to define the roadmap strategy and execute the roadmap.

• Establish practices that help Sonatype to cultivate product and market expertise, developing personal expertise in the needs and expectations of our existing and potential customers.
• Responsible for the ongoing success of the product line. Supports the definition and leadership of Go-to-Market activities. Support measures and reacts to in-market product performance feedback
• Ensures a high quality product that meets the requirements of both internal and external stakeholders
• Contributes to investment and prioritization decisions and plans. Properly balances product maintenance, strategic initiatives, innovation, and other aspects of the product lifecycle while driving the capacity and demand planning of the team
• Assist with the development and execution of launch activities both internally and externally
• Project management execution and tasking via leadership by authority and leadership via influence to drive the committed deliveries of Well Formed Teams
• Metrics driven leader responsible for both the capture and reporting of key Metrics/KPIs on team and product performance to Executive leadership and throughout the organization
• Oversee and ensure the execution of the Software Development and Product Development Lifecycle from inception through to launch with a continuous improvement mindset
• Work with other Program Managers to own the Product Portfolio Management function for Sonatype which includes managing cross-portfolio prioritization, releases coordination, capacity, demand, and P&T Service Fulfillment Metrics
• Work with other Program Managers, product operations, and Technology Agile Coaching to own cross-functional SDLC and PDLC process definition and process improvement efforts which includes functional oversight of the SPICE (Sonatype Process Improvement Center of Excellence) team

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: 6+ years of experience in product ownership, product management, or related roles within software development.
• Working exposure: In all aspects of "full stack" product management
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to analyze complex challenges and find effective solutions.
• Self-Starter Attitude: A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and seek out opportunities for improvement.
• Strong Communication: Ability to articulate ideas clearly, collaborate across teams, and lead without direct authority.
• Technical Acumen: Understanding of software development processes, Agile methodologies, and product lifecycle management.

Why Join Us?

• Work on Global Products – Be part of a team that is shaping the future of software solutions worldwide.
• Career Growth & Learning – Opportunity to enhance your product management skills and gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
• Dynamic Work Culture – Work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive Benefits – Enjoy market-leading compensation, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive team that helps you succeed.

At Sonatype, we value diversity and inclusivity. We offer perks such as parental leave, diversity and inclusion working groups, and flexible working practices to allow our employees to show up as their whole selves. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.

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