Director of Product Management, Network Security

Trend Micro•Austin, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

TrendAI™, the global AI security leader and enterprise business unit of Trend Micro, empowers organizations with full AI visibility and consolidated security that inspires confidence, drives innovation, and eliminates risk. At TrendAI™, we’re always seeking exceptional talent; people who want to collaborate with the best and push boundaries together. Here, your work goes beyond building a career. You will help protect what matters and play a vital role in shaping a safer, more trustworthy AI-powered future. AI Fearlessly. This is a hybrid role that can be based out of our Austin, Las Colinas, TX or Ottawa, ON office and requires in-office presence three days a week. We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused Director of Product Management, Network Security to lead strategy, market expansion, and lifecycle management for our network security portfolio, including IPS, NDR, SSE capabilities. This leadership role is responsible for defining and driving the long-term product vision, accelerating revenue growth, and strengthening our competitive leadership in the cybersecurity market. The Director will serve as a strategic bridge between engineering, sales, marketing, customer success, and executive leadership—ensuring our solutions deliver differentiated value, measurable customer impact, and sustained business performance. This leader will build and scale high-performing product management practices while championing customer-centric innovation, operational excellence, and market leadership.

Requirements

10+ years of product management experience, with at least 5+ years in cybersecurity or network security leadership roles.
Proven experience owning a product portfolio with measurable revenue and growth accountability.
Demonstrated success influencing cross-functional and executive stakeholders in global organizations.
Experience leading and developing product managers or cross-functional teams.
Deep expertise in network security technologies (NDR, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust Architecture, advanced threat detection, etc.).
Strong understanding of enterprise security architectures and evolving threat landscapes.
Ability to translate complex technical capabilities into clear business value for executive audiences.
Experience with pricing strategy, portfolio rationalization, and product lifecycle management.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to inspire, influence, and align diverse stakeholders.
Executive presence with confidence presenting to boards, customers, and industry analysts.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to connect market insight to financial outcomes.
Proven ability to thrive in high-growth, fast-evolving technology environments.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship, both currently and moving forward.
The company will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this role (including, but not limited to, H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading global product teams in hybrid or distributed environments.
Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and modern product development frameworks.
MBA or advanced degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field.
Experience working with cybersecurity analysts (Gartner, Forrester, etc.) and managing industry evaluations.

Responsibilities

Define and own the multi-year vision, strategy, and financial performance of the network security product portfolio.
Translate corporate strategy into product roadmaps that drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share expansion.
Establish clear differentiation in highly competitive markets through innovation and data-driven decision making.
Drive pricing, packaging, and monetization strategies aligned to business objectives.
Partner with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to align investment priorities and execution plans.
Influence executive stakeholders and participate in strategic planning and go-to-market decisions.
Partner closely with Sales leadership to drive pipeline acceleration, strategic deal support, and expansion opportunities.
Shape global go-to-market strategy, positioning, and messaging to maximize competitive advantage.
Analyze market trends, emerging threats, regulatory shifts, and competitor moves to proactively refine strategy.
Support strategic partnerships and ecosystem integrations that enhance market reach.
Build and deepen executive relationships with key customers and partners.
Lead customer advisory boards and executive roadmap briefings.
Represent the company at industry conferences, analyst briefings, and thought leadership forums.
Serve as a spokesperson and subject matter authority on network security strategy and innovation.
Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing product management team.
Establish best practices in product discovery, roadmap governance, lifecycle management, and KPI measurement.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Pre-partum, maternity, parental and medical leave
Mental Health Wellness Program
Adoption Assistance
Wellness Incentive
Pet Insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off
14 Annual Holidays
Tuition Assistance
Employee Resource Groups
competitive compensation with bonus opportunity tied to company performance
room to enhance your skills through ongoing learning and broad technological opportunities
Achieving work-life balance is a priority, complemented by team activities, fostering an environment rooted in equity, inclusion, and collaboration, that is reflected in both our culture and our work.