Technical Product Manager

$72,700 - $176,000/Yr

PayPal - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - San Jose, CA

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About the position

The Technical Product Manager at PayPal will focus on enhancing the security posture of the company's software products. This role involves collaborating with cybersecurity engineering leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver new features and experiences that protect against cyber threats. The position is ideal for someone passionate about product development in the cybersecurity domain, particularly within financial services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the product manager for application security initiatives, driving the vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand security requirements and translate them into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Conduct buy vs buy assessments to determine the most suitable product for achieving business goals.
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals and security objectives.
• Work closely with development teams to define and refine security features according to industry best practices.
• Coordinate with security architects and engineers to design and implement security controls for web applications and APIs.
• Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling exercises to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of security controls and initiatives.
• Stay updated on emerging security threats and technologies, providing guidance to improve security posture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 3-5 years of proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role with a focus on application security.
• Basic understanding of product development processes, user experience design principles, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong understanding of web application security principles, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Kubernetes, AWS, and Azure, including security best practices for cloud-native applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible work environment
• Employee shares options