PhoenixAI is the Agentic AI Database, purpose-built to give autonomous AI agents sub-second access to live enterprise data at massive scale. The platform unifies real-time and at-rest data in a single AI-native engine, combining the speed and concurrency that agentic workloads demand with the governance and deployment flexibility enterprises require to put AI into production. Formerly known as CelerData, PhoenixAI is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Learn more at phoenixdata.ai

About the role

PhoenixAI is looking for a Senior/Lead Product Manager to join our cloud platform PM team. This is a high-impact individual contributor role that spans core SaaS features, cloud deployment, and user experience. The role is designed for a seasoned product manager who is curious, systems-oriented, and excited to work across the full spectrum of a modern data platform.

You will own critical product domains, working closely with peer PMs, engineering leadership, designers, and customers to define, design, and deliver improvements across database functionality, operational workflows, and product UX, while also helping drive execution and delivery.

What you'll do

Product Discovery & User Understanding

• Develop a strong understanding of how users interact with databases and analytics systems—from schema design and query authoring to performance tuning and operations.
• Drive customer calls, demos, usability reviews, and feedback sessions.
• Translate customer feedback into actionable product requirements and UX improvements
• Validate product decisions using real customer scenarios and usage patterns.

Cloud UX & Product Experience

• Own the user experience across database, cloud, and UI surfaces.
• Translate product requirements and complex database concepts into clear UX artifacts that engineers can implement.
• Create and maintain UX flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups in Figma.
• Ensure consistency, usability, and intuitive end-to-end experiences across the product.
• Work closely with engineering to ensure UX and product behavior align with design intent.

Product Development and Execution 

• Define and track product requirements (user stories, acceptance criteria).
• Coordinate with engineering to track sprint commitments and deliverables.
• Follow up on dependencies, open questions, and execution gaps across teams.
• Maintain Jira (or equivalent) boards: grooming tickets, tracking progress, and ensuring clarity.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Product Management in developer-facing products, with a heavy emphasis on Cloud Platform, SaaS Infrastructure, or Developer Tools. 
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with Figma or similar tools to express product and UX ideas.
• Strong interest in databases, data infrastructure, or analytics systems.
• Ability to reason about technical systems and user workflows.
• Experience working with engineering teams in Agile / Scrum environments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Prior experience with Kubernetes, data governance, cloud security, or other cloud platform-related technologies.
• Prior experience at a DBaaS (Database-as-a-Service) or infrastructure-heavy startup.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Notion, Linear, or similar.

The base salary for this role is projected at $150,000 - $230,000 annually, plus eligibility for PhoenixAI's bonus and equity programs.

Individual compensation will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package featuring premium medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Employees enjoy at least 16 days of PTO, parental leave, health savings options, and access to our employee assistance program.