Vice President of Product Management

SpyCloud•Austin, TX

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

SpyCloud is seeking an amazing VP of Product Management to shape and execute the product vision, ensuring the company meets the dynamic needs of its customers by delivering innovative and market-leading solutions. This strategic leader will partner closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success teams to drive product growth and customer success. The ideal candidate possesses a thorough understanding of the security product landscape and has the ability to build and manage security products.

Requirements

Proven experience in product management, or a related role, in the cybersecurity industry.
Fast learner and Strategic thinker who can balance big picture strategy with detailed, flawless execution
Strong customer centric mindset and proactive sense of urgency
Experience demonstrating strong leadership, self-motivation and accountability
Project management skills with a focus on meeting deadlines and achieving objectives.
Strong technical background and understanding of APIs and integration technologies.
Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, or Business, or equivalent
Critical thinker that is comfortable supporting collaborative problem solving in a team environment
Highly self-directed, empathetic, curious, and flexible
Be self-motivated and be able to switch contexts as business needs change
5+ years experience as in relationship management, product management or program management within the security product industry.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms, machine learning applications in cybersecurity, and integrations with SOAR, SIEM, and EDR tools.
Experience in Agile and Lean product development methodologies.
Experience with product lifecycle management in SaaS environments.
CISM, PMP, CISSP

Responsibilities

Develop and communicate a clear product strategy and vision that aligns with the company's long-term goals.
Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to inform product direction.
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of product managers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Set clear goals and performance expectations for the product management team.
Create and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap that prioritizes initiatives based on business value and customer impact.
Ensure that product development aligns with the roadmap and timelines.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to ensure successful product launches.
Act as a liaison between different departments, fostering effective communication and alignment.
Conduct market research to identify opportunities and threats, and make data-driven decisions.
Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to stay ahead of the curve.
Work closely with engineering teams to define product requirements, prioritize features, and ensure timely delivery.
Monitor product development progress, resolve issues, and mitigate risks.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product success and make data-driven adjustments.
Implement strategies to optimize product performance and user satisfaction.
Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and gather feedback through surveys, interviews, and user testing.
Use customer insights to guide product improvements and enhancements.
Manage the product management budget, allocating resources effectively and efficiently.
Communicate product updates and progress to internal and external stakeholders, including executives and customers.