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Sr. Technical Product Manager - Foundational Engineering

Zoro
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Posted
11 days ago
Department
Enterprise Platform Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of product management experience, with at least 2 years focused on technical or platform products
  • Hands-on technical background with software or infrastructure
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure and CI/CD ecosystems
  • Strong product instincts for internal customers
  • Structured prioritization and roadmap management skills
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills
Nice to have
  • Experience with GCP services or comparable AWS/Azure equivalents
  • Familiarity with platform engineering concepts
  • Experience at a company with a distinct platform/product engineering split
  • Background with developer experience measurement frameworks
What the job really is

The Senior Technical Product Manager will lead product strategy and roadmap for Zoro's Foundational Engineering group, focusing on Cloud Platform and Software Delivery Platform. This role involves engaging with internal engineering teams to identify needs, prioritize backlogs, and ensure successful adoption of platform tools. The position is a greenfield opportunity to shape product discipline in engineering infrastructure, influencing how teams deliver software effectively.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one
  • Maternity support programs and paid leave for birth parents and non-birth parents
  • 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist
  • At least 18 paid time off days annually and 6 company holidays
  • 6% company contribution to a 401K Retirement Savings Plan
  • Tuition reimbursement and access to financial counseling
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed in the posting, only a pay range provided
  • Role involves shaping product discipline from the ground up, which may require navigating ambiguity
  • High visibility and impact role, but also comes with the responsibility of influencing multiple teams
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