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Full-Time

Platform – Director of Product

Search and Analytics

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Elastic

Elastic

1,001-5,000 employees

Search and analyze data in real-time

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Hardware
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Senior, Expert

Remote in UK

Category
Product Management
Product Research
Product
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • History of leading product teams working on deeply technical products that have been through a comparable growth-stage.
  • Strong technical background, preferably in related domains such as databases, distributed data stores and search engines; must have the ability to discuss technical concepts in detail.
  • Experience operating at scale in a product leadership role in similar companies, with cloud products targeting technical audiences.
  • A player-coach who can drive high-level strategy and execute alongside their team to deliver the needs of the customer first
  • High EQ: bring technical and business acumen, compassion to the team, and someone who can help scale Elastic to the next level
  • A low-ego and open-minded driver of business who cares deeply about their people. A natural problem solver.
  • Intellectually curious, player coach with a drive towards the end user
  • Experience leading product management for multiple product lines. Can point to clear articulation of ownership and decision making across the product team and broader organisation to drive business outcomes
  • Experience working with globally distributed teams and client/user base
  • Cultural ambassador who has attracted, retained and developed diverse Product teams
Responsibilities
  • Lead and grow a team of top notch product managers.
  • Define the vision and roadmap for Elasticsearch including search functionality, storage strategies, query languages, analytics and capabilities and cloud compatibility.
  • Partner with the engineering and technical leads to prioritise the roadmap and estimate realistic delivery timelines.
  • Work with downstream solution teams at Elastic to discover, align and prioritise their needs: understanding their use cases, timing requirements and helping think through phased approaches.
  • Work with our Sales & Marketing teams on go-to-market, messaging, competitive analysis, and enablement.
  • Interface with customers and the community for feedback feedback and usage information to develop product insights.
  • Capture market competitive and trend data and inform product direction.

Elastic offers search-powered solutions that enable businesses to search, analyze, and visualize data in real-time. Its primary product, Elasticsearch, is a versatile search engine that can be deployed in the cloud or on-premises, helping organizations manage large data volumes effectively. Unlike its competitors, Elastic provides flexible deployment options and additional services like consulting and training, all under a subscription-based model. The company's goal is to empower organizations to leverage their data for better decision-making and operational efficiency.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$269.6M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

21%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Elastic's recent launch of Playground and Search AI Lake demonstrates its commitment to innovation and staying ahead in the AI and data analytics space.
  • Recognition with the 2024 EMA Allstars award for AI-assisted observability highlights Elastic's industry leadership and potential for continued growth.
  • Strategic acquisitions, like that of Elastic Agency by IVE Group, expand Elastic's market reach and service offerings, enhancing its competitive edge.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive SaaS market requires Elastic to continuously innovate to maintain its market position and avoid being overshadowed by larger players.
  • Integration challenges from acquisitions, such as that of Elastic Agency, could pose risks to operational efficiency and company culture.

What makes Elastic unique

  • Elastic's flagship product, Elasticsearch, offers unparalleled real-time search and data analysis capabilities, setting it apart from competitors in the SaaS market.
  • The company's diverse deployment options, including Elastic Cloud and Elastic On-Prem, provide flexibility that caters to a wide range of client needs.
  • Elastic's focus on security analytics and business analytics, combined with its robust subscription-based model, ensures a steady revenue stream and high client retention.

Benefits

Fully paid health coverage for you and your family

Flexible location and schedule for most roles.

Generous number of vacation days each year

20+ additional shut it down days

Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave, plus generous family formation benefits.

40 hours each year to use toward volunteering

Double your charitable giving