Principal Product Manager, Security

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Compensation

• Typical starting salary in the US: $160,000—$215,000 USD.
• In US Premium Markets (e.g., San Francisco Bay Area, New York City Metro Area): $180,000—$240,000 USD.