Blackhawk Network · 7 hours ago
Director, Product Management (Data Products)
Pleasanton, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$184K/yr - $248K/yr
10+ years expBlackhawk Network is a leading provider of branded payment solutions, helping businesses grow revenue and engage consumers. The Director of Data Products will be responsible for building data capabilities that drive value through intelligent data products and analytics platforms, enabling strategic decision-making for clients and end consumers.
E-CommerceFinanceFinancial ServicesPayments
Responsibilities
Lead product strategy for internal and external data products including self-service analytics platforms, embedded reporting, predictive models, and AI-powered insights
Design and deliver client-facing data tools providing actionable insights into consumer behavior, program performance, and competitive benchmarking
Build internal data products and intelligence layers that power personalization, fraud detection, demand forecasting, and optimization across BHN's portfolio
Develop modern data infrastructure strategy including real-time data pipelines, data mesh architecture, and scalable analytics environments
Drive AI/ML product capabilities including recommendation engines, propensity models, and automated insights generation
Establish comprehensive data governance frameworks ensuring compliance with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and ethical AI principles
Create data democratization strategies enabling self-service access while maintaining security, quality, and appropriate guardrails
Define and implement data monetization strategies including embedded analytics, data-as-a-service offerings, and insights partnerships
Partner with engineering to build scalable data platforms, APIs, and tools serving diverse internal and external stakeholders
Champion a data-driven culture through education, enablement, and demonstrating value through data storytelling
Define business cases for data product investments and collaborate with executive management to develop vision and prioritize growth strategies
Establish data product metrics, KPIs, and measurement frameworks demonstrating business value
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated track record of data product management with deep expertise in analytics platforms, business intelligence, and data-driven product development
Strong knowledge of modern data architecture including data warehouses, data lakes, streaming platforms, and cloud-native solutions (Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, etc.)
Experience building self-service analytics tools, embedded reporting solutions, and data visualization platforms (Tableau, Looker, Power BI, or similar)
Expertise in AI/ML product development including recommendation systems, predictive analytics, and MLOps practices
Deep understanding of data governance, privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), PII handling, and ethical AI considerations
Knowledge of data monetization strategies, data-as-a-service models, and embedded analytics partnerships
Understanding of payments and fintech data including transaction analytics, consumer behavior patterns, and fraud detection
Proven ability to translate complex data concepts into accessible products for non-technical users
10-12+ years of total work experience across data products, analytics platforms, business intelligence, or data science
Entrepreneurial, independent mindset with ability to operate in ambiguous environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present data insights and strategy to executive audiences
Engaging leadership to drive data-driven decision making and product-led mindset into organizational culture with enthusiasm
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related quantitative field required
Preferred
Background in financial services is a strong plus
International experience and awareness of regional data regulations preferred
Master's degree or MBA is a plus
Benefits
401k with employer match
Medical
Dental
Vision
12 paid holidays in the year 2025
1 hour of sick pay accrual for every 30 hours worked
Parental leave
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Accident and illness insurance
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Wellness benefits
Flexible time off for all full-time employees
Company
Blackhawk Network
Blackhawk Network, Inc. provides prepaid and payments products in the United States and Canada.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2018-01-01Post Ipo Equity
2013-04-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ron Pragides
Vice President of Engineering
Nik Sathe
Chief Product and Technology Officer
Recent News
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2025-12-03
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