Who you are

- A background in engineering or science (degree or equivalent experience)

- 4+ years in B2B product management

- Experience in a HPC or quantum computing, translating complex technical trade-offs into product decisions

- High emotional intelligence, with strong active listening and critical thinking skills
- A collaborative, cross-functional team player who can influence without authority and build trust across teams

- Ease with going technically deep, both internally and externally, to understand product capabilities and limitations

- Someone who thrives in a fast-moving, ambiguous and rapidly evolving setting

- Excellent communication, presentation and documentation skills, with the ability to tailor your style to different audiences
- A proactive mindset: you spot opportunities for improvement and act on them independently

- Willingness to travel occasionally (roughly quarterly, under 10% of your time) for conferences and customer visits

- You have experience with both hardware and software product management

- You have worked in a startup environment

- Women and other underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a role unless they meet all or nearly all of the requirements. If this applies to you, we still encourage you to apply - you may be a great fit, even if you don’t meet every single qualification. We’d love to hear from you

What the job involves

- We are looking for an exceptional Senior Product Manager with a background in science or engineering and quantum computing or HPC experience to help define and grow an important part of Riverlane’s software product portfolio

- This is an early-stage, fast-moving area of our product roadmap: you’ll help shape its direction as much as run what already exists

- You’ll sit right at the heart of this product area, working closely with users, partners and cross-functional teams to deeply understand real-world challenges and translate them into a compelling product direction

- You’ll use a blend of user insight,



product data and market context to cut through complexity and focus on what matters most

- You’ll own and evolve the strategy and roadmap, bringing together engineering, research, business development and marketing around a shared vision, striking the balance between bold, long-term ambition and what’s realistically achievable today

- This role sits close to the centre of Riverlane, working daily with colleagues across Engineering, Science and the PMO. We ask for three days a week in our Cambridge office to make that collaboration easy

- This role involves quarterly travel, less than 10% of your time, to conferences such as IEEE and to visit customers

- Own the strategy and roadmap for your product area, balancing user needs, stakeholder input and Riverlane’s strategic direction

- Engage with customers, partners and internal teams to build a complete picture of market needs and the competitive landscape

- Use product usage data, market insight and competitive analysis to prioritise features and drive adoption

- Align stakeholders across the C-suite, research, engineering, business development and marketing, and identify new market opportunities for Riverlane

- Support go-to-market execution and launch readiness with Marketing and Business Development, including external collateral and documentation

- Monitor delivery progress and adapt plans as new challenges or opportunities emerge

The application process

- Please upload a CV and covering letter by clicking 'Apply'. Your covering letter should explain why you are applying for the job and what skills and experience you can bring to the role

- We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. We do not use closing dates. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role

Benefits

- Private medical insurance, life insurance and a contributory pension scheme

- Equity so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane

- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave

📌 Senior Product Manager (Cambridge)
🏢 Riverlane
📍 Cambridge