Universal Audio

Senior Product Manager, Data

Keystone, Indiana, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Music TechnologyIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote (United States)
  • Employment Type: [Not specified]
  • Department: Digital
  • Job Title: Senior Product Manager, Data

As the Senior Product Manager, Data for the Digital Product team, you will oversee the execution of data-related projects from start to finish. You will work closely with data scientists, engineers, analysts, and other cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with our business goals. This role requires a combination of strong project management skills, a deep understanding of data workflows, and a passion for the music tech industry.

Responsibilities

  • Define, manage, and execute a roadmap for UA’s internal data platform — supporting ecommerce, growth, marketing, and product optimization initiatives.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data informs product development, feature iteration, onboarding flows, and customer journey improvements.
  • Partner with Data Engineering and Analytics to prioritize and deliver high-impact initiatives, aligned with PLG objectives and broader company goals.
  • Drive data product development from concept through delivery, including roadmap planning, user stories, and QA.
  • Instrument key user flows and behaviors to surface actionable metrics for the product, engineering, and marketing teams.
  • Translate complex stakeholder needs into clear data requirements, technical briefs, and user-facing reporting tools.
  • Lead agile rituals for the data team, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
  • Communicate progress, outcomes, and ROI clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proactively identify data gaps, quality issues, or scalability challenges, and lead resolutions.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 5+ years of product management experience focused on data or analytics platforms.
  • Strategy: Proven experience contributing to growth/product strategy through instrumentation, analytics, and experimentation.
  • CDPs: Deep familiarity with Segment or similar CDPs for data ingestion, delivery, and governance.
  • BI Tools: Expertise with BI tools (Looker, Tableau, Omni, etc.) and web analytics (Amplitude, Heap, GA).
  • Experimentation: Working knowledge of experimentation platforms (e.g., LaunchDarkly, Optimizely) and A/B test design.
  • Technical Skills: Experience with SQL; Python or R preferred for deeper analysis or collaboration with data science.
  • Communication: Strong cross-functional communication skills — can align stakeholders across data, product, engineering, and marketing.
  • Best Practices: Familiarity with schema governance and event tracking best practices (Avo, Snowplow, etc.) preferred.
  • Agile: Knowledge of agile practices and ability to lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Industry Passion: Passion for music tech and curiosity around how creators interact with digital products.

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience preferred.
  • At least 5 years of experience in software product management, specifically in data.

Salary Range

  • California Salary Range: $135K - $145K
  • Base: [Not specified]

Skills

Product Management
Data Workflows
Data Platforms
Data Engineering
Analytics
Agile Methodologies
Stakeholder Communication
Project Management

Universal Audio

Produces audio interfaces and plugins

About Universal Audio

Universal Audio specializes in high-quality audio recording and processing equipment. Their main products include Thunderbolt audio interfaces, analog recording hardware, and UAD audio plugins that replicate classic analog equipment. These products are designed for professional musicians, recording engineers, and podcasters who need reliable tools for audio production. Universal Audio's hardware, like the Apollo series, works by connecting to computers via Thunderbolt, allowing users to record and process sound with minimal latency. The UAD plugins enhance audio quality by providing various sound processing options that mimic traditional recording gear. What sets Universal Audio apart from competitors is its long-standing reputation in the industry, dating back to 1958, and its focus on high-fidelity sound. The company's goal is to provide top-tier audio solutions that meet the needs of creative professionals, ensuring they have the best tools to produce high-quality recordings.

Scotts Valley, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1958Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Profit Sharing
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Stock Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

AI-driven audio tools from competitors could challenge UA's market position.
Open-source plugins may reduce demand for UA's proprietary offerings.
Shift towards mobile music production could impact UA's traditional interface sales.

Differentiation

Universal Audio has a legacy of innovation since its founding in 1958.
UA's Apollo series offers high-quality Thunderbolt audio interfaces for professionals.
The company's UAD plugins emulate classic analog recording equipment effectively.

Upsides

Growing interest in immersive audio experiences boosts demand for UA's plugins.
The rise of home studios increases need for UA's portable audio interfaces.
Collaborations with companies like Sonarworks enhance UA's product features.

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