Data Product Manager

At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity, and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big together. We foster a culture built on five core values: Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others. Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious. Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt. Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility. Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose. The Product Manager at CAVA is responsible for defining, building, and optimizing enterprise products that drive operational excellence and deliver measurable business value. This role ensures that products are treated as strategic assets, not just operational byproducts, and takes end‑to‑end ownership of the product lifecycle—from initial creation through ongoing consumption and continuous improvement. Sitting at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and user experience, the Product Manager partners with cross‑functional teams to translate business needs into actionable product requirements, ensuring solutions are scalable, intuitive, and aligned with enterprise priorities. What You’ll Do: Product Strategy & Vision Lead a Data Product team supporting CAVA’s FP&A business unit. Direct oversight for data analysts. Define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for enterprise products, ensuring alignment with CAVA’s business goals. Treat products as strategic assets, guaranteeing relevance and value over time. Identify high‑impact opportunities to enhance efficiency, decision‑making, and innovation. Establish product KPIs and success metrics. Product Development & Execution Translate business needs into clear user stories, requirements, and specifications. Oversee end‑to‑end product development, including prioritization, sprint planning, testing, and release management. Ensure products meet quality, usability, and performance standards. Cross‑Functional Partnership Act as the bridge between business and engineering teams, serving as a subject‑matter expert (SME). Partner with stakeholders to identify, measure, and prioritize product‑driven opportunities. Facilitate feedback loops for continuous improvement. Governance & Compliance Ensure products comply with enterprise governance, privacy, and security standards. Drive adoption of best practices, documentation, and data integrity measures. User Experience & Adoption Design experiences aligned to specific personas and use cases. Develop training materials, user guides, and communication plans to support adoption. Conduct user testing and lead iterative improvements. Qualifications Required 3–7+ years of experience in data product management or related technical/business roles. Proficient in SQL or Python. Experience with modern data architecture (data mesh, lakehouse, etc.) and data visualization tools. Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and agile methodologies. Ability to translate complex concepts into actionable requirements. Preferred Excellent communication, influencing, and collaboration skills. Experience managing products in a high‑growth environment. Familiarity with modern tools and platforms (e.g., Databricks, APIs, operational dashboards). Background in technology, operations, or analytics‑heavy functions. Physical Requirements Ability to maintain stationary position to operate a computer and other office equipment. Must be able to identify, analyze, and assess details. For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds. Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively. Constantly position self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. What we offer: Competitive salary, plus bonus and long‑term incentives* Early Wage Access! Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, and paid opportunities to give back to the community. Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance, plus more! 401(k) enrollment with CAVA contribution. Company‑paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions* Free CAVA food. Casual work environment. The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand. * Indicates qualifying eligible positions only. We run background checks on all new hires in this position. 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