Head of Product

Who we are:

We are a Ukrainian multiproduct company that creates database development and management tools, connectivity solutions, productivity tools, and data services for more than 500.000 clients from 120 countries.

Since 1997, we have been streamlining data workflows for professionals and teams with our intuitive and efficient software products.

We’re committed to enhancing the experience of our customers across the globe by minimizing data-related tasks and enabling them to focus on more inspiring goals.

Among our clients you can find such legends as Microsoft Corporation, Oracle America, IBM, Intel, and much more companies that deserved their place in Fortune-100 and Fortune-500.

Whether it’s global companies or individuals, we provide a customer-centric approach, delivering high-quality solutions and exceptional support.

Driven by passion, we play a substantial role in shaping the future of data management

Product that needs your engagement:
dbForge simplifies and automates your routine operations, doubles your productivity, and has every tool always at hand. The line of our products handles it all with database development and management tools that deliver value at every stage of your work.

Devart Team is seeking a Head of Product to achieve product value and market share growth target. A person in this role will help increase user adoption and retention rates, work with fulfillment of the team performance and productivity OKRs.

The impact you will make:

Product Strategy and Development:

• Optimize of product strategy, roadmap, and product vision
• Prioritize product features and enhancements
• Shape and oversee product roadmap execution
• Implement high-quality product analytics
• Measure and analyze product performance

Technical Strategy and Architecture:

• Define and guide technical strategy and architecture
• Ensure high quality and timely delivery
• Measure, analyze and optimize product and engineering teams’ performance
• Increase focus on developing new features

Product Management and Communication:

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans and timelines
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and alignment on project goals
• Manage risks and resolve bottlenecks along with other issues
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and communication across teams
• Ensure high quality of product functionality requirements and their fulfillment

Develop business opportunities and market expansion:

• Optimize product pricing and packaging strategies
• Build strong and ensure effective collaboration between product managers and marketing
• Support sales team with product expertise and proposition advice
• Organize and/or conduct customer interviews and demos
• Provide high-quality customer and technical support by continuous improvement of L2/L3 support teams

Your future challenges:

• Crafting a visionary product management culture from the ground up
• Igniting the launch of groundbreaking projects and innovative products
• Shaping a robust and insightful product analytics ecosystem

Skills we are looking for:

• 7+ years of experience as Head of Product, Product Manager or Engineering Manager
• 5+ years of working experience in relational databases (SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL)
• Experience in effective management of cross-functional teams
• Proven track record in product innovation and development

Product Management and Communication:

• Strong expertise in relational databases market
• Experience with strategic development and optimization of product roadmaps
• Ability to perform thorough market research and competitive analysis
• Strong expertise in UI/UX and understanding end-user needs
• Data-driven decision making and product optimization skills
• Extensive experience in creating product requirements
• Efficiency in communication with stakeholder
• Clear and concise technical communication
• Conflict resolution and diplomacy skills
• Negotiation and persuasion skills

Technical expertise:

• Experience in strategic technology planning and execution
• Ability to provide technical leadership
• Technology evaluation and adoption expertise
• Ability to ensure technical alignment with business objectives

Leadership and Team Management:

• Visionary and strategic direction setting leadership
• Ability to build effective communication strategies for motivation and alignment
• Experience with change management leadership in dynamic business environments
• Talent development and succession planning
• Performance management skills with clear goal setting and accountability

Develop business opportunities and market expansion:

• Ability to perform strategic management of revenue growth, customer retention, and profitability
• Foundational knowledge of product and marketing strategies
• Understanding of financial metrics, budget management, and cost-effective resource allocation
• Ability to translate customer insights into actionable product enhancements and strategic decisions

Soft Skills:

• System thinking and proactivity
• Leadership
• Independence, autonomy, self-organization
• Result-oriented mindset
• Flexibility: the ability to consider and evaluate different points of view and approaches

Additional skills we would appreciate:

• Fundamentally in-depth knowledge of the design principles of large software systems and Windows applications operation
• Strong technical background including software architecture

Benefits you get:

• Maintain your work-life balance

Manage your own working hours with our flexible schedule
19 days of annual vacation granted on pro-rata basis
No overtimes required

• Hybrid type of cooperation

Whether you prefer to work remotely in the comfort of your home office or from one of our 4 offices, you can still take part in increasing world`s awareness about quality Ukrainian products from any part of the world

• Stay healthy

Medical insurance from one of the top insurance companies in Ukraine with a wide range of included services, as well as special programs for relatives; special options for those who live abroad.
15 working days of sick leave per year — because your health is a priority.

• Grow with us

In-house English courses — increase your proficiency through our online courses and speaking clubs with a native speaker
Online learning activities — workshops, lectures and webinars to enhance your leadership, management and self-awareness skills
Experience exchange — we are proud of our team of professionals who gladly share their deep expertise in all kinds of fields with the rest of the team
Promotions, rotations and transitions — when you feel like your skills could be useful in other position or team

We are a perfect match if you share our values

We are professionals in our field.

We know how to turn up our professionalism to the maximum, because we are experts who enjoy solving complex tasks.

We know how to focus on the product, think big, and at the same time delve deep into the details.

We create a calm and friendly atmosphere within the company.

We value the freedom of open and transparent communications.

Radical honesty is embedded in the foundation of our culture.

We are open to new things and constantly develop and practice regular knowledge sharing, which helps us evolve continuously.

Most importantly, the company creates an environment where we can fulfill our potential upon a solid foundation.

Our Hiring process

• Recruiting interview
• Technical interview
• Management Interview
• Offer call

We strive to ensure transparency and openness in the hiring process, and we understand the importance of providing timely feedback. If your resume meets the job requirements, we will contact you to clarify details and schedule an interview within 2 weeks after your application is submitted. The timeframe for feedback between interview stages may take up to 2 weeks.