Michael Waterston
About Michael Waterston
Michael Waterston is a Product Manager at Litmus, where he has worked since 2017 after transitioning from a Partner Success Manager role. He has a background in sales and marketing, with previous experience at Dell and HPS Group, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Social Policy from Loughborough University.
Work at Litmus
Michael Waterston has been employed at Litmus since 2017, serving as a Product Manager. In this role, he is responsible for coordinating the discovery, planning, design, and scoping of product solutions. He transitioned to this position from a Partner Success Manager role, where he worked for seven months. His current responsibilities include defining product strategy and delivering a roadmap for partner and integrations products. He actively represents the Integrations product and team in various internal forums, including sales organization kick-offs and engineering quarterly business reviews.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role at Litmus, Michael Waterston held several positions in different organizations. He worked at Dell as a Sales Account Manager for three months in 2010 in Sydney, Australia. He also spent three years at HPS Group, initially as an Account Manager and later as a Retailer Marketing Consultant. His earlier experience includes a role as an Editorial Assistant at Redactive Media Group for four months in 2006 in London, United Kingdom.
Education and Expertise
Michael Waterston studied at Loughborough University from 2003 to 2006, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Criminology and Social Policy. He also attended Royal Latin Grammar School from 1996 to 2002. His educational background provides a foundation for his professional expertise in product management and partner relations, allowing him to effectively nurture relationships with prospective partners and manage product development processes.
Relationship Management and Strategy
In his role at Litmus, Michael Waterston focuses on nurturing relationships with both prospective and existing partners. He showcases the value of integrating solutions, discusses implementation strategies, and maintains partnerships to grow the integrations' revenue stream. He runs testing programs with beta groups, synthesizes feedback, and prioritizes revisions to features before wider release, ensuring that products meet market needs and partner expectations.