The Senior Technical Product Marketing Manager is Ververica's technical storyteller and GTM strategist for the Unified Streaming Data Platform. You'll bridge deep technical understanding of stream processing and data infrastructure with world-class product marketing—translating Apache Flink®, VERA, Fluss, and Streamhouse™ into compelling narratives that drive pipeline and win deals.This high-impact IC role requires someone who's been in the trenches of streaming data (engineer, solutions architect, or technical PMM) and can earn credibility with data engineers and CTOs while crafting messaging that resonates with business buyers.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Positioning & Messaging (30%)Own product positioning for Ververica's platform vs. Databricks, Confluent, AWS Kinesis, MaterializeCreate messaging frameworks for priority use cases (Customer 360, Fraud Detection, Streaming ETL for AI/ML, Dynamic Pricing)Translate technical capabilities into business outcomes for technical and executive buyersDevelop competitive battlecards and conduct win/loss analysisProduct Launch Execution (25%)Lead end-to-end GTM planning for major product releasesCreate launch assets: blogs, press releases, product pages, demo scripts, pitch decksTrack launch performance and conduct post-launch retrospectivesSales Enablement & Field Support (25%)Create pitch decks, demo scripts, discovery guides, ROI calculators, and objection-handling guidesDeliver quarterly training to Sales, SAs, and CSMs; host regular office hoursProvide deal support for strategic opportunitiesCreate partner enablement kits for system integrators and technology partnersTechnical Content Strategy & Creation (20%)Write technical blogs, solution briefs, whitepapers, and case studiesDevelop explainer videos and product demosDefine content themes and identify gaps; repurpose high-performing contentRequirementsRequired:7+ years in product marketing for B2B SaaS or infrastructure softwareStrong technical background: Former data engineer, solutions architect, technical product manager, or similar hands-on roleDeep expertise in streaming data, real-time analytics, or event-driven architectures—Apache Flink, Kafka, Spark Streaming, or adjacent technologiesProven track record of successful product launches with measurable business impactExceptional storytelling and communication skills for technical and business audiencesExperience creating technical content: blogs, whitepapers, webinars, videos, demosUnderstanding of enterprise B2B sales cycles and buyer personasCompetitive positioning expertise: battlecards, win/loss analysis, market trackingPreferred:Hands-on experience with Apache Flink (development, deployment, or architecture)Background in streaming infrastructure vendors (Confluent, Databricks, AWS data services)Experience in Financial Services, Insurance, or E-commerce verticalsUnderstanding of AI/ML infrastructure: feature stores, model serving, real-time inference, RAG architecturesFamiliarity with data lakes/lakehouses (Iceberg, Delta Lake, Paimon)Experience working with Field CTOs, Product Architects, or Developer Relations teamsMBA or technical degree (Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related)BenefitsAt Ververica, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative team at the forefront of real-time data processing technology. We offer a creative and collaborative work environment where your ideas and contributions will shape the future of our brand and its presence in the industry. If you are passionate about streaming data and software sales and want to make a significant impact at a leading tech company, we'd love to hear from you.
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