Principal Product Manager, Public Sector & Regulated Industries

Celonis•New York, NY

3d•$184,000 - $216,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Celonis is seeking an experienced and highly analytical Product Manager to own the strategy and execution for their SaaS (& self-managed) product(s) within highly regulated industries and the public sector (e.g., Finance, Healthcare, Government, Utilities). This role requires a deep understanding of compliance, security, and the unique needs of public/regulated entities, particularly concerning hybrid and private cloud deployment models. The Product Manager will be responsible for defining and prioritizing product features, certifications, and documentation necessary to meet specific industry regulations, driving the product roadmap for deployment options, and developing and executing the product roadmap for public sector and regulated markets. They will act as the voice of the regulated and public sector customer, collaborating closely with Sales, Legal, Security/Compliance, Engineering, and Marketing teams, and translating complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable user stories and product specifications. This role will also support Bids & Proposals and Sales Enablement by providing product expertise related to security, compliance, and public sector-specific features.

Requirements

3+ years of Product Management experience, preferably with a B2B SaaS product.
Demonstrable experience working within or extensively selling/developing for regulated industries (e.g., Financial Services, Healthcare) or the Public Sector/Government.
Familiarity with private cloud, hybrid cloud, or self-managed deployment models and the unique operational challenges they present.
Strong understanding of security frameworks, data governance, and regulatory compliance requirements relevant to cloud software.
Great knowledge of cloud native software stacks, such as Kubernetes and Object storage, and how to apply them in a self-hosted, regulated industry environment.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical and regulatory topics to diverse audiences.
[Degree/Certification, e.g., Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.]

Nice To Haves

Experience releasing on-premise software, including security patches & dealing with multiple versions.
Experience with specific certifications like FedRAMP, SOC 2, or industry-specific regulatory frameworks is a plus.
Experience with cloud infrastructure services and cloud native infrastructure abstractions such as Kubernetes and Object Storage is a plus.

Responsibilities

Define and prioritize product features, certifications, and documentation necessary to meet specific industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, FedRAMP, ISO standards, local government mandates).
Drive the product roadmap for deployment options, including single-tenant, hybrid, and private cloud/on-premise deployments, ensuring the product meets stringent performance, security, and update requirements in these regulated environments.
Develop and execute the product roadmap for public sector and regulated markets, identifying key pain points, emerging compliance needs, and competitive differentiation.
Act as the voice of the regulated and public sector customer, collaborating closely with Sales, Legal, Security/Compliance, Engineering, and Marketing teams.
Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable user stories and product specifications.
Support Bids & Proposals and Sales Enablement by providing product expertise related to security, compliance, and public sector-specific features.