Technical Product Manager

Hi, we’re Search Atlas Group We’re a rapidly growing SEO software company focused on engineering products and services that help websites improve their performance on Google. From Fortune 500 companies to leading Silicon Valley startups, our clients trust us to drive results.

Overview

We’re seeking a highly organized Technical Product Manager to lead and oversee our data science and research initiatives. This role requires someone who can bridge technical and business objectives, drive multiple complex projects to completion, and elevate the performance of our data science team. The ideal candidate combines product and project management excellence with technical understanding and an AI-forward approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Get a deep understanding of business objectives to define the roadmap of the Data Science team
• Project Management & Delivery
• Oversee multiple concurrent data science projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
• Create and maintain project roadmaps, timelines, and resource allocation plans
• Implement agile methodologies to improve team velocity and output quality
• Track KPIs and provide regular status updates to leadership
• Identify and mitigate project risks before they impact deliverables
• Manage and coordinate the data science team (currently 3 members)
• Provide clear direction and accountability for all team members
• Facilitate collaboration between data science, engineering, and client teams
• Conduct regular 1:1s and team meetings to ensure alignment
• Identify skill gaps and coordinate training or hiring needs

Technical Oversight

• Pressure test data science proposals and methodologies for feasibility
• Review and QA data analyses, dashboards, and research outputs
• Ensure technical deliverables meet quality standards and client requirements
• Collaborate with engineers on dashboard development using modern tools (including AI coding assistants like Claude)
• Drive adoption of AI tools to increase team productivity
• Oversee the research paper publication pipeline
• Ensure white papers and studies are accurate, impactful, and delivered on schedule
• Coordinate with marketing on research distribution and thought leadership
• Identify opportunities for new data studies based on client needs and market trends

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary point of contact for data science project requests
• Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Manage expectations and communicate project status effectively
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and key clients

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years of product management experience, preferably in data science or analytics
• Proven track record of managing technical teams and complex projects
• Experience with dashboard development and data visualization projects
• Background in managing research or publication processes (preferred)
• Ideally from a technical background

Technical Skills

• Understanding of data science methodologies and statistical analysis
• Familiarity with BI tools and dashboard platforms
• Experience with AI tools and automation
• Proficiency with project management tools (Jira, Asana, ClickUp, etc.)
• Ability to create business and product Dashboards that surface metrics and insights with minimal oversight
• Basic understanding of Python, SQL, or similar (enough to assess feasibility)
• Familiarity with Agentic coding tools such as Claude Code, Codex and Cursors (preferred)

Soft Skills

• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• High energy and enthusiasm that motivates teams
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly scaling environment

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings energy and enthusiasm to every interaction
• Is obsessively organized and detail-oriented
• Embraces AI and automation to drive efficiency
• Can quickly identify and resolve bottlenecks
• Has a proven ability to turn around underperforming teams
• Communicates complex ideas simply and effectively
• Takes ownership and drives results without constant oversight

What Success Looks Like

30 Days:

• Full understanding of current projects and team capabilities
• Established relationships with all stakeholders
• Created initial product roadmap and identified quick wins
• Launched at