VP, Product Management- Atlassian Ecosystem

At Smart Bear, we believe building great software starts with quality – and we’re helping our customers make that happen every day. Our solutions, featuring Smart Bear AI, bring visibility and automation to software development, making it easier for teams to deliver high-quality software faster. Smart Bear is trusted by over 16 million developers, testers, and software engineers at 32,000+ organizations – including innovators like Adobe, Jet Blue, Fed Ex, and Microsoft.

Location:

Flexible / Remote

Reports to:

Chief Product Officer (CPTO)

Reports to:

SVP, Product Management - Test Portfolio

Smart Bear is looking for a VP of Product Management to lead our Atlassian-based test products, including Zephyr Scale, Zephyr Squad, and QTM4J.

This leader owns strategy, growth, and execution for Smart Bear’s presence in the Atlassian ecosystem. You will define how quality and testing integrate into Jira-centric workflows and scale adoption through the Atlassian Marketplace.

This is a senior, ecosystem-driven product leadership role with strong customer and partner exposure.

• Define and execute product strategy across Atlassian test products
• Drive adoption, retention, and marketplace growth
• Lead and develop a team of Product Managers
• Partner closely with Atlassian and internal GTM teams
• Own roadmap prioritization and cross-product coherence
• Engage directly with customers, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders

• 10+ years in product management, including people leadership
• Experience with platform ecosystems or marketplaces
• Strong GTM and growth instincts
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and externally
• Atlassian ecosystem experience strongly preferred
• Testing or enterprise workflow experience is a plus

Product Strategy & Ecosystem Leadership

• Define and execute the product strategy for Smart Bear’s Atlassian test portfolio.
• Own the long-term vision for how testing and quality integrate into Atlassian workflows.
• Align product strategy with Atlassian’s platform roadmap and ecosystem evolution.
• Ensure consistency and differentiation across Zephyr Scale, Squad, and QTM4J.

• Own adoption, retention, expansion, and revenue growth for the Atlassian portfolio.
• Partner with GTM teams on pricing, packaging, and marketplace strategy.
• Optimize product-led growth motions within the Atlassian Marketplace.
• Identify expansion opportunities across customers and Atlassian product tiers.

• Lead and develop a team of Product Managers.
• Set clear expectations for roadmap quality, discovery rigor, and execution discipline.
• Partner with Engineering and UX to deliver high-quality, reliable releases.
• Ensure strong cross-team processes for planning, delivery, and launches.

• Work closely with Atlassian partner teams and internal alliances.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success on GTM alignment and enablement.
• Serve as a key product voice in customer and partner conversations.
• Ensure feedback from the Atlassian ecosystem informs roadmap decisions.

• Engage directly with Atlassian customers, admins, and enterprise buyers.
• Maintain deep insight into customer workflows, pain points, and adoption barriers.
• Represent Smart Bear in Atlassian ecosystem forums, events, and partner meetings.

• 10+ years of product management experience, including leading product teams.
• Strong experience with platform ecosystems, marketplaces, or partner-led products.
• Proven ability to drive growth and adoption in SaaS or enterprise products.
• Experience working closely with GTM teams and external partners.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Atlassian ecosystem experience is highly preferred (but not required).
• Testing, developer tools, or enterprise workflow experience is a strong plus.

The Atlassian ecosystem is a critical growth engine for Smart Bear. This role ensures we lead with strong product strategy, deep ecosystem alignment, and consistent value delivery for customers using Jira-based workflows.

• You can grow your…