POSITION SUMMARY: We're seeking a mission-driven Product Manager to lead data readiness for product launches and ongoing business operations. In this role, you will act as the bridge between data users and data producers-gathering and documenting requirements, aligning teams on data standards, and ensuring timely delivery of high-impact data products and insights. Your work will be critical to enabling business continuity and accelerating launch success. This position is ideal for someone who excels at navigating complex systems, clarifying ambiguity, and collaborating cross-functionally to turn data into a strategic asset. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Enabling and spearheading data product creations across software systems * Partner with cross-functional teams to define and document data requirements for high-priority product launches * Translate user needs into structured specifications for engineering and data teams * Establish and enforce consistent standards for data naming, formatting, and usability * Track progress and manage dependencies across multiple data-producing teams to ensure on-time delivery * Act as the go-to contact for stakeholders needing access to operational or launch-critical data * Maintain clear, accessible documentation for users and technical partners * Identify gaps in data coverage and propose pragmatic solutions to support scale QUALIFICATIONS: * 4-8 years of Product Management or Technical Program Management experience, preferably in data-intensive domains * Strong ability to write clear, actionable requirements and align diverse teams * Demonstrated ability to proactively seek out information, drive alignment across many cross-functional groups, and move work forward without waiting for perfect clarity * Self-starter mindset with high ownership; comfortable navigating ambiguity and building structure from scratch * Experience working with data warehouses, analytics tooling, and structured data workflows * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities * Familiarity with healthcare, biotech, or regulated environments a plus * Hands-on experience working with operational, fulfillment, scientific, or lab-related data environments * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: * Ability to lead and motivate a cross-functional team * Ability to understand technology and articulate customer value/benefit propositions * Strong project/process management skills required. * Strong computer skills in office applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel) and presentation tools (e.g., MS PowerPoint) required. * Basic financial/economic modeling skills * Proven excellence in both written and oral communications skill * Proven organizational skills and extraordinary attention to detail, with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. * Will consider scientific or technical project leads for candidates coming from research and development roles. Must have demonstrated applicable analytics, product development and/or project management skills and experience. * Must be able to collaborate and interact effectively with individuals, and influence individuals, across functional areas and in team environments. The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations. San Carlos, CA $1-$1 USD OUR OPPORTUNITY Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives. The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you'll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you'll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program! For more information, visit www.natera.com. Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents. 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