Senior Product Manager

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 Senior Product Manager 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 Product Manager 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.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field
5+ years experience as a Product Manager in various roles, at least 3 years as a Senior Product Manager - a must
Proven experience as a B2B Product Manager, ideally in a SaaS or enterprise environment
Experience managing complex products based on real-time and big-data processing
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
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

Upstream is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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 for their product
Support developing the core positioning and messaging of the product
Lead sales enablement activities on product positioning, messaging and new releases and developing sales tools and collateral
Create a plan and engage with potential and existing customers to gather ongoing feedback and requirements