​​About Knowde

Knowde is a global software company revolutionizing the $5 trillion chemical industry by addressing a core issue: the organization and digitization of master data, including product, customer, and vendor information. Knowde offers seamless master data management and a suite of specialized tools designed to expedite digital transformation. Our solutions empower suppliers and distributors in the chemical industry to fully leverage their product, customer, and vendor data, providing value to sales, regulatory, supply chain teams, and customers. Over 8,000 of the world's leading suppliers and distributors use Knowde to enhance their digital transformation and drive business growth.

We have secured over $100 million in funding from top investors, including Sequoia Capital and Coatue, to bring our vision to life.

We are seeking a Lead Product Manager to join our existing MDM Product team. The ideal candidate will have experience in Master Data Management (MDM) and Product Information Management (PIM), possess strong technical understanding and great communication skills, and excel in cross-functional collaboration. We need a technically minded, experienced PM with lots of zero-to-one experience who know how to add net new features to an existing product platform. In this role, you will help lead and manage our Chemical Industry Master Data Management product offering. If you're looking to make a significant impact on a growing team, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy and Vision:

  • Define and communicate the product vision and strategy for the MDM product offering.
  • Develop and prioritize the product roadmap in alignment with business goals and customer needs.

• Product Development and Management:

  • Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and requirements gathering to launch and post-launch support.
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for product innovation and differentiation.

• Cross-Functional Leadership:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, sales, marketing, and customer support, to deliver high-quality products.
  • Act as a point of contact between stakeholders and the development team.

• Customer and Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Work closely with customers, partners, and internal teams to understand their needs and translate them into actionable product features.
  • Gather and analyze user feedback to continuously improve the product

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated MDM or PIM experience, preferably with experience working with industrial customers (manufacturing, chemicals, etc)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a Technical Product Manager or similar role in a tech startup environment.
• Strong technical background, with experience in software development or engineering.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Familiarity with modern web technologies and platforms (e.g., cloud services, APIs, microservices).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Former LPM at a leading MDM/PIM company with zero-to-one experience building net new feature sets
• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related field.
• Experience in a high-growth tech startup environment.

About the team:

• Knowde is a well-funded, remote-friendly start-up based in SF Bay area but with work opportunities around the globe: Our core team is in the Bay and Seattle, but you can work from wherever it makes sense for you.
• At Knowde, everyone owns the product and the product is our passion.
• No one works 9-5. We’re a start-up.
• We think big, move fast and have strong opinions.
• We frame things up and expect you to fill in the details.
• We are open to great ideas and are willing to experiment.
• We believe in work flexibility and respect your need to work in your own space.
• Above all, we execute
• And, if you work with Knowde, you will share in our success through equity participation

Our Perks & Benefits

• We offer “Knerds” a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family’s needs
• 401K program to help you invest in your future
• Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development
• Fully remote position
• Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family

We believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive, and building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is core to our mission. Our goal is to ensure that Knowde upholds an inclusive environment where all people feel that they are equally respected and valued, whether they are applying for an open position or working at the company. We welcome applicants of any educational background, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, citizenship, socioeconomic status, disability, and veteran status.