VP of Product Management

SpyCloud - Austin, TX

Full-time - Senior

Austin, TX

Publishing Industries

About the position

Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, SpyCloud is searching for an amazing VP of Product Management. The ideal candidate possesses a thorough understanding of the security product landscape and has the ability to build and manage security products. This is a critical role within the business that will be responsible for shaping and executing the product vision to ensure we meet the dynamic needs of our customers, delivering innovative and market-leading solutions. You will be a strategic leader, partnering closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success teams to drive product growth and customer success.

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.

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.
• 10+ 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.