Senior Product Manager - Align Software Development Kit

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 Aligns overarching business objectives. Role expectations • 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. What were looking for • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred). • Proven experience (6 years) in product management, specifically for SDKs, APIs, or developer tools. • Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies. • Skills & Competencies: • 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.