Databricks Product Owner
Remote opportunity but must be able to travel to NYC for workshops.
Role Overview
The Databricks Product Owner will lead the product vision and delivery of the Groupe Data Foundations Platform, a mission-critical data catalogue built on Databricks that enables agentic AI development across our client Groupe. This role bridges business strategy, agency needs, and technical implementation to deliver federated, governed access to multimodal data assets for CoreAI and agency teams.
You will own the product roadmap from discovery through delivery, working closely with the Databricks Architect and engineering teams to translate complex stakeholder requirements into actionable technical specifications while ensuring strict governance, privacy compliance, and alignment with Groupe standards.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Vision
- Define and communicate product vision for the Data Foundations Platform aligned with CoreAI integration requirements and Groupe strategic objectives
- Lead discovery workshops with agency stakeholders, Core Platform teams, and Resources to gather requirements and validate use cases
- Develop and maintain product roadmap with clear prioritization across 11 implementation phases and 6 parallel workstreams
- Translate business needs into user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications for engineering teams
- Own success criteria definition and measurement : ≥80% data source coverage,
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Governance & Compliance Leadership
Design and implement comprehensive governance frameworks including tagging standards (data_classification, pii, retention_policy, legal_basis, data_origin)Define data classification policies and ensure adherence to client / vendor license agreements at dataset levelCollaborate with Security Engineer to establish RBAC / ABAC policies and Unity Catalog governance structuresCoordinate with Re : sources on access control workflows, cross-charging mechanisms, and self-service admin portal requirementsEnsure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and data residency requirements across all data assetsValidate audit logging, lineage tracking, and governance enforcement mechanismsTaxonomy & Ontology Design
Lead taxonomy design workshops to define core entities : Brand, Product, Campaign, Creative, Channel, Platform, Geo, Audience, KPI / Metric, Vendor, Person, OrgEstablish entity relationships and ontology standards in collaboration with Information Architect and Databricks ArchitectDefine naming conventions (snake_case, client_region prefixes) and metadata schemasWork with agency practitioners to configure client-specific taxonomy definitions through Core taxonomy applicationsEnsure taxonomy integration with media performance data catalog and semantic layerStakeholder Management
Serve as primary liaison between agency teams, Core Platform, Re : sources, and technical implementation teamsFacilitate regular stakeholder reviews, demos, and feedback sessions throughout delivery lifecycleManage expectations across federated agency teams and coordinate multi-client rollout strategyPresent progress, risks, and decisions to executive leadership and steering committeesSupport change management and adoption strategy for agency practitionersProduct Delivery & Execution
Manage product backlog with clear prioritization based on business value, technical dependencies, and risk mitigationLead sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives with cross-functional engineering teamMake real-time prioritization decisions across parallel workstreams (Foundation & Governance, Ingestion & Curation, Embeddings & Knowledge Graph, Retrieval & Evaluation, Operations & MCP, Testing & Validation)Define configuration options for admin portal : data source selection, masking policies, taxonomy inheritance, access controls, workspace enablementValidate deliverables against acceptance criteria and coordinate UAT activitiesRisk Management & Issue Resolution
Identify and mitigate risks related to governance complexity, adoption challenges, and cross-functional dependenciesCoordinate with Re : Sources support team for day-to-day issue resolution and escalationsMonitor project health metrics and proactively address blockers affecting timeline or qualityEnsure alignment on non-goals (e.g., front-end application development, real-time streaming)Required Qualifications
Experience
7+ years of product management experience in data platforms, analytics, or enterprise software3+ years working with cloud data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, or similar) and Unity CatalogProven track record delivering complex, multi-stakeholder data governance and cataloging solutionsExperience managing federated data access across multiple business units or clientsBackground in media, advertising, or martech industries preferredTechnical Knowledge
Deep understanding of data governance frameworks, privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and compliance requirementsFamiliarity with metadata management, taxonomy design, and ontology standardsKnowledge of data cataloging, lineage tracking, and RBAC / ABAC access control patternsUnderstanding of vector databases, embeddings, and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architecturesExperience with MLOps, model governance, and AI safety considerationsSkills & Competencies
Expert stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiencesStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detailAbility to translate ambiguous business requirements into clear technical specificationsExperience facilitating workshops and leading cross-functional teamsProficiency in agile methodologies and product management tools (Jira, Confluence, Aha!, etc.)Excellent documentation skills for governance policies, product specifications, and user guidancePreferred Qualifications
Experience with Databricks Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, and Delta SharingKnowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar federated AI frameworksFamiliarity with advertising data ecosystems (DMPs, CDPs, ad platforms, measurement)Understanding of agentic AI architectures and LLM integration patternsCertification in data governance (CDMP, DGSP) or product management (CSPO, CPO)