Senior Product Manager (Kubernetes)

TL;DR

Senior Product Manager (Kubernetes): Leading the product strategy for core engines K3s and RKE2 within the Rancher Prime ecosystem with an accent on performance, scalability, and API framework development. Focus on balancing open-source community contributions with enterprise-grade requirements to ensure robust container management at scale.

Location: Must be based in Canada

Compensation: 100,000–210,000 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in innovative, reliable, and secure enterprise open-source solutions, powering mission-critical workloads for over 60% of the Fortune 500.

What you will do

• Define the product roadmap for K3s, RKE2, and core API frameworks.
• Balance the needs of the open-source community with enterprise-grade product requirements.
• Architect scalability initiatives to ensure the platform remains responsive under heavy load.
• Translate complex technical concepts into compelling narratives for both technical and executive stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams through uncertainty using data-driven decision-making and systems thinking.

Requirements

• Must be based in Canada
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to engage in deep-dive architecture sessions.
• Expertise in managing stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in a global, asynchronous environment across time zones.
• Deep understanding of open-source culture and commercial product viability.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan and insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and flexible leave policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to work in a global, diverse, and open community.
• Empowerment to drive career growth in a rapidly evolving environment.