Owl Cyber Defense · 1 day ago
Principal Product Manager
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
15+ years expOwl Cyber Defense is a leader in cybersecurity, delivering solutions that protect critical networks. The Principal Product Manager – Critical Infrastructure will oversee the development and success of cybersecurity solutions for various sectors, working closely with sales and engineering to drive product growth and market strategy.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNetwork SecuritySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Devise short-term and long-term strategy for development and growth
Work directly with customers to validate requirements and define new solutions
Perform market research and competitive analysis for core product features
Research, design, plan, develop and evaluate advanced network technologies to translate customer requirements and strategic business objectives into final product design
Draft user stories for new product features
Manage product growth & initiate plans to optimize revenue
Work with Sales and Marketing to execute go-to-market strategies and pricing mechanisms to drive business growth
Facilitate development metrics and manage budget
Plan & implement strategies to counter competitive products in the market
Proactively work with Sales, Marketing and Engineering stakeholders to effectively communicate development priorities and release schedules
Prioritize product and platform enhancements based on business objectives and strategic initiatives
Maintain and communicate product roadmap
Document and distribute updates to product functionality
Manage the prioritization and resolution of customer escalation issues
Operate cross-functionally to represent the voice of the customer and collaborate with sales to deliver the optimal system for end user needs
Actively advocate in the market with sales the value of the product solution
Qualification
Required
15+ years in technical product development and 5+ years specific to hardware and software Product Management experience
Experience as a Product Manager having delivered product releases on a cadence
Entrepreneurial spirit and product development experience
Experience supporting secure systems in regulated or critical infrastructure industries
B.S. degree in a technical discipline preferred, advanced degrees a plus
Applicants must be willing and able to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Familiarity with OT/ICS protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC-UA) and secure remote access technologies
Understanding of industry compliance standards such as NERC CIP, NIST 800-82, or IEC 62443 is a plus
Collaborative problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to evolve product strategy based on research, data and industry trends
Very strong presentation, communication (oral and written), interpersonal and organizational skills a must
Current experience supporting the creation of marketing collateral including sales training materials, launch materials, customer presentations
Proven ability to present to senior levels within customer organization and industry analysts
Strong understanding of technology stacks and software/hardware integration
Attention to detail and follow through
Strong visual design and user experience sensibilities
Experience with multiple full project lifecycles, from concept to delivery
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Excellent organization skills
Experience managing vendors
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing several projects at once
Candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a US Government security clearance
Company
Owl Cyber Defense
Owl Cyber Defense offers cyber security, cyber defense, and critical infrastructure security.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-10-09Debt Financing
2017-06-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Scott Orton
Chief Executive Officer
Jeff Leong
Chief Financial Officer
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