Product Manager - Align Software Development Kit

Product Manager - Align Software Development Kit

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Align Technology is seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for our Software Development Kit (SDK) products. This critical role will drive the development of our SDK tools, focusing on enhancing usability and integration for external developers. The Senior Product Manager, SDK, will collaborate with engineering, UX, QA, and marketing teams to ensure our developer tools meet the needs of our customers while aligning with Align's overarching business objectives.

• Define SDK Strategy & Vision:
  Lead the development and ownership of the SDK product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Align SDK development with company goals and long-term strategy.
• Gather Customer & Developer Requirements:
  Actively engage with customers and external developer communities to gather feedback and prioritize feature requests that enhance SDK usability, integration, and developer experience.
• Collaborate Across Teams:
  Partner with engineering, UX, and QA teams to design and optimize SDK components, ensuring they meet high standards for quality, security, and user experience.
• Liaison for Stakeholder Engagement:
  Serve as the key point of contact between internal teams and external partners. Foster strong relationships with the developer community, ensuring feedback loops for continuous improvement.
• Competitive & Market Analysis:
  Conduct research to analyze industry trends and competitors. Identify opportunities to innovate and improve the SDK’s features and offerings.
• Release & Version Management:
  Oversee the full release lifecycle of SDKs, ensuring timely delivery of updates, versioning, and documentation that communicates SDK improvements clearly to the developer community.
• Define & Track KPIs:
  Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure SDK adoption, usage, and developer satisfaction. Use data-driven insights to guide product decisions and continuous improvements.
• Mentorship & Leadership:
  Mentor junior product managers and foster an environment of cross-functional collaboration and innovation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• Proven experience (5+ years) in product management, specifically for SDKs, APIs, or developer tools.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in managing complex products with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Knowledge of SDK technologies, developer tools, and cloud-based platforms is highly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a focus on user-centered design and data-driven decision-making.
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Familiarity with the orthodontics or dental technology industry (preferably with experience in SaaS, cloud, or digital platforms); understanding of developer ecosystems, platform integrations, and third-party software ecosystems.

• Family Benefits:
  Medical (with Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings), dental, and vision.
• Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera after 90 days of employment.
• Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge.
• Family Forming Benefits – available to employees and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans.
• Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy – available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance available for purchase.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – include health care, dependent care, and pre-tax commuter benefit plans.
• 401(k) plan with discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible…