Director of Product Management: Cloud Infrastructure Software

Crusoe Energy is on a mission to unlock value in stranded energy resources through the power of computation.

Take a look at what we do! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rlt8k71Quqw 

We aim to align the long term interests of the climate with the future of global computing infrastructure. As data centers consume an exponentially growing power footprint to deliver technology to all connected devices, we are inspired by making sure that the energy meeting that demand is sourced in an environmentally responsible fashion. Crusoe co-locates mobile data centers with stranded energy resources, like flare gas and underloaded renewables, to deliver low-cost, carbon-negative distributed computing solutions. Crusoe Cloud is a managed cloud services platform powered by stranded energy that enables climate-friendly innovation in computationally intensive fields including artificial intelligence, graphics rendering and computational biology.

About the Role:

Crusoe is a world-leading AI infrastructure company.  Our “energy-first” cloud solutions empower organizations worldwide to achieve unparalleled performance, scalability, and reliability for their AI applications. We are seeking a visionary Director (or Senior Director) of Product Management to lead our cloud infrastructure software product strategy, which in turn enables our customers and partners to build next-generation AI applications and solutions. 

You will lead a team of talented product managers, working closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and customer success teams to deliver innovative and high-impact cloud software products. Your expertise in cloud technologies, AI, and market trends will be instrumental in expanding our leadership position in the industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  “A Day in the Life”

• Develop and articulate a clear product vision, strategy, and roadmap for our cloud IaaS software products and technologies.

• People-lead, mentor, and inspire a team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and data science teams to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery.

• Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and validate product concepts.

• Gather and prioritize customer feedback, translating insights into actionable product requirements.

• Partner with sales and marketing teams to develop effective go-to-market strategies and support successful product launches.

• Define and monitor key product metrics, using data-driven insights to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and industry thought leaders.

• Stay at the forefront of cloud and AI advancements and industry trends, ensuring our products remain cutting-edge and competitive.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• 10+ years of product management experience, with 5+ years in a management role.

• High EQ.

• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing complex cloud software products, particularly in the AI or cloud infrastructure space.

• Deep understanding of cloud technologies and data processing/storage infrastructure.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute tactically and be detail-oriented.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Passionate about AI and dedicated to driving innovation in the field.

• Extensive experience in collaborating with executives.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree. 

• True AI experience.  Direct experience in owning AI-centric technologies is preferred, but this is not a hard requirement for entry into this role.  In fact, the opportunity to learn about the frontiers of AI is a benefit.

• Fast-growth startup experience (as opposed to only big tech experience).
  

Benefits: 

• Hybrid work schedule

• Industry competitive pay

• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company

• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

• Employer contributions to HSA accounts 

• Paid Parental Leave 

• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability 

• Teladoc 

• Pet-friendly offices

• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Tuition reimbursement

• Subscription to the Calm app

• MetLife Legal

• Company paid commuter benefit; $50 per pay period

Compensation Range:

Compensation will be paid in the range of $285,000 - $330,000. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.