Principal Product Manager, Security

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager with a strong background in security to join our dynamic team. This role will be crucial in defining and executing the product strategy for our security offerings, ensuring our products are robust, reliable, and secure, and that they meet the evolving needs of our customers. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of database security, networking, and identity management, and will be adept at navigating the complexities of product development from conception to launch.

What you will do:

• Define and evangelize the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for security-focused features and products.

• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback sessions to identify opportunities and inform product decisions.

• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, sales, and marketing teams to deliver high-quality, secure products.

• Translate complex security requirements into clear, concise product specifications and user stories.

• Prioritize product backlog and manage trade-offs to optimize for business value and customer satisfaction.

• Drive product launch activities, including go-to-market strategy, sales enablement, and user documentation.

• Monitor product performance, gather insights, and iterate on product features based on data and user feedback.

• Act as a subject matter expert for security within the organization, providing guidance and insights to various stakeholders.

About You:

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in product management in B2B SaaS, with a significant focus on security products or features.

• Proven experience with database security principles and best practices.

• Strong understanding of networking concepts and their implications for security.

• In-depth knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) topics.

• Certifications in security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+).

• Demonstrated experience in quality assurance processes and methodologies.

• Solid background in program management, including planning, execution, and risk management.

• Prior experience in security engineering is required.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience securing a data platform, database product, or real-time analytics service.

• Familiarity with ClickHouse or other databases such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift.

• Experience supporting BYOC or private deployment models.

• Background working with open source software or developer-focused products.