[Remote] Product Manager, Data Platform – Data Ingestion and Movement

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GEICO is a leading insurance company that values innovation and customer service. They are seeking a Product Manager for their Data Ingestion and Movement platform to drive product direction and support the development of scalable data pipelines and data movement services. The role requires a strong technical background in data engineering and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively. Responsibilities • Support the development and execution of data ingestion and movement platform vision aligned with business goals and customer needs • Help create and maintain a clear, prioritized roadmap for data ingestion and movement capabilities that balances short-term delivery with long-term strategic objectives • Support evangelizing the Data Ingestion and Movement platform across the organization and help drive stakeholder alignment • Stay abreast of industry trends and competitive landscape (Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, Google Cloud Dataflow, etc.) to inform data ingestion strategy • Support requirement gathering and product strategy for data ingestion, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data movement services • Understand end-to-end data ingestion workflows and how data movement fits into the broader data ecosystem and downstream analytics • Support data governance initiatives for data lineage, quality, and compliance in data ingestion and movement processes • Ensure data ingestion and movement processes adhere to regulatory, compliance, and data quality standards • Partner with engineering on the development of data ingestion tools, pipeline orchestration services, and data movement capabilities • Help define product capabilities for data ingestion, pipeline monitoring, error handling, and data quality validation to improve reliability and performance • Support customer roadshows and training on data ingestion and movement capabilities • Build instrumentation and observability into data ingestion and movement tools to enable data-driven product decisions and pipeline monitoring • Work closely with engineering, data engineering, and data teams to ensure seamless delivery of data ingestion and movement products • Partner with customer success, support, and engineering teams to create clear feedback loops • Translate data ingestion and movement technical capabilities into business value and user benefits • Support alignment across multiple stakeholders and teams in complex, ambiguous environments Skills • Understanding of data ingestion patterns, ETL/ELT processes, and data pipeline architectures (Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, AWS Glue, etc.) • Experience with data integration APIs, connectors, and data pipeline orchestration tools • Basic understanding of data pipeline monitoring, observability, and data quality validation practices • Experience in cloud data ecosystems (AWS, GCP, Azure) • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making • Experience working with Agile methodologies and tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps) • Good communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills • Strong organizational skills with ability to manage product backlogs • Minimum 5+ years of technical product management experience building platforms that support data ingestion, ETL/ELT pipelines, data engineering, and data infrastructure • Track record of delivering successful products in fast-paced environments • Experience supporting complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives • Proven ability to work with technical teams and translate business requirements into technical product specifications • Experience with customer research, user interviews, and data-driven decision making • Previous experience as a software or data engineer is a plus • Strong business acumen to prioritize features based on customer value and business impact • Experience with data ingestion tools (Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, AWS Kinesis, Azure Event Hubs, etc.) • Knowledge of data lineage, data quality frameworks, and compliance requirements for data ingestion • Insurance industry experience Education Requirements • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, management information systems, or related technical field required • MBA/MS or equivalent experience preferred Benefits • Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being. • Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance. • Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance. • Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year. Company Overview • GEICO, Government Employees Insurance Company, has been providing affordable auto insurance since 1936. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway. It was founded in 1936, and is headquartered in Chase, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.geico.com. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job