Technical Product Marketing Manager

About Us

Orkes is a platform for developers to build durable, distributed event driven applications.  Based on the popular open source orchestration engine Conductor, Orkes lets developers focus on faster go to market with applications, scaling them to handle billions of workflows without having to worry about failures, scalability or visibility into the executions.

At Orkes, we are redefining business process orchestration, and product marketing plays a central role in amplifying our voice. As a Technical Product Marketing Manager, you’ll help shape how the world understands Orkes — from the first blog a developer reads to the first product demo they see. You’ll be the bridge between product, marketing, and sales, enabling go-to-market success and making Orkes irresistible to our audience.

Your Day-to-Day at Orkes

• Product Demos: Lead impactful demos to showcase Orkes Conductor’s capabilities to analyst teams and other stakeholders. Clearly communicate how the platform solves real-world challenges and drives value.
• Create Buyer-Focused Content for Enterprise Architects: Develop and publish 1–2 whitepapers per month targeting architects, and technical decision-makers. Strike the right balance between deep technical insight and strategic thought leadership.
• Drive Competitive Messaging & “Vs.” Pages: Conduct first-hand, in-depth research on competitive products. Build and maintain battlecards, positioning frameworks, and detailed “vs.” pages that clearly articulate Orkes’ differentiation.
• Conduct Market Research Calls:  Host 2–3 customer or prospect interviews monthly. Extract meaningful insights and convert them into strategic content that fuels demand generation, sales enablement, and product direction.
• Partner with Demand Gen on Campaigns: Collaborate with the Demand Generation team to craft messaging and content that drives engagement and conversions across key campaigns.
• Drive Sales Enablement: Create compelling collateral, messaging, battlecards, and playbooks that equip the sales team with everything they need to confidently position and sell Orkes Conductor.
• Launch Product Updates: Lead go-to-market initiatives for new features and enhancements. Translate complex technical improvements into clear, customer-facing value propositions.
• Publish Case Studies: Partner with Customer Success to spotlight successful implementations and expand visibility into new customer logos and referenceable stories.
• Run Monthly Webinars: Plan and execute informative, high-impact webinars that educate prospects and customers on Orkes Conductor’s capabilities, use cases, and best practices.

Qualities That Will Help You Succeed

• 4-6 years of experience in B2B SaaS product marketing
• Comfortable with basic coding and capable of setting up Orkes Conductor, building workflows, and delivering product demos. You don’t need to be an expert, but hands-on familiarity is essential.
• Passion for competitive research and the ability to distill technical differences into crisp, compelling positioning.
• Proven experience creating “vs.” pages and competitive intelligence tools that enhance buyer confidence and sales effectiveness.
• Ability to write fluently for both technical and business audiences—tailoring depth and tone accordingly.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across product, engineering, sales, and marketing.

You Will Have a Fast Start If:

• • You’ve tried out Orkes Conductor. Spoiler alert: This will be your take-home exercise. 
  • You've worked in a developer-focused or infrastructure software company.
  • You’ve demoed technical products or built basic demos to showcase value.
  • You have experience supporting product-led growth or solution-based messaging.
  • You’re comfortable creating content for both technical and business audiences.

The requirements listed in the job descriptions are guidelines. You don’t have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If your skills are transferable we would still love to hear from you.

More Details

The base salary for this role is between $90,000-$110,000 USD. When determining compensation, a number of factors will be considered: skills, experience, job scope, location, and competitive compensation market data.

• Start Date: ASAP 
• Status: Full time
• Type: Remote
• Location: US or Canada
• Department: Marketing 
• Reports to: Head of Marketing

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible  PTO
• Support for personal development

This position is based in US or Canada

At Orkes, we are committed to building a team that reflects a rich tapestry of perspectives, identities, and professional experiences. We believe that diversity is not just a checkbox, but a driving force behind innovation, creativity, and success. By embracing a variety of backgrounds, we cultivate an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. 

Join us at Orkes and be a part of a team where your unique perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Together we are shaping the future technology by leveraging the strength that comes from embracing diversity in all its forms. Your Journey with us is an opportunity to contribute to something greater and make a lasting impact.