Director of Product Management

Upstream is developing the next generation of AI-powered quality and cybersecurity platform for the Automotive industry. Upstream products protect millions of vehicles worldwide and help customers leverage their connected vehicle data to improve cyber resilience, safety, customer satisfaction and increase brand loyalty.

Upstream is looking for an experienced Director of Product Management to join the Product Management team and focus on expanding Upstream’s AI platform to develop new use cases and applications for automakers, smart mobility vendors, insurance companies and additional new markets.

As a Director of Product Management you will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment, reporting directly to Upstream's VP Product and work closely with a team of passionate Upstreamers.

This role is full-time and is based in Herzliya, Israel, in a hybrid model.

Responsibilities:

• Gain a deep understanding of customer and market needs
• Create buy-in for the product vision internally as well as with strategic customers and key partners
• Translate product strategy into product roadmap, detailed requirements and prototypes
• Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact
• Work closely with the research, data analytics, data engineering, and data science departments to develop core detection capabilities
• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources
• Drive product launches including working with Sales, CSMs, Marketing, R&D with prioritized features and corresponding justification
• Drive market and competitive analysis
• Support developing the core positioning and messaging of the product
• Support developing sales tools and collateral
• Lead sales enablement activities on product positioning, messaging and new releases
• Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding
• Create a plan and engage with potential and existing customers to gather ongoing feedback and requirements
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 7+ years experience as a Product Manager in various roles - a must
• Experience working in the cyber security domain- a big advantage
• Experience working in a scaleup / startup companies
• Proven experience as a B2B Product Manager, ideally in a SaaS or enterprise environment
• Hands-on experience in managing data-driven analytics products, with a strong understanding of data platforms, analytics infrastructures, and AI-driven solutions - including the ability to shape and develop data management capabilities
• Proven ability to develop product strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to the executive team
• Solid technical background in software development for complex big data systems
• Strong can do approach and problem solving skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams in a matrix organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good intuition for UX and design aesthetic
• Experience within the Automotive and Mobility industry - an advantage