Principal Product Manager

Job Title Principal Product Manager Critical Infrastructure Department Product Management Reports to VP of Product Management Job Summary The Principal Product Manager Critical Infrastructure is responsible for the development, management and success of a suite of cybersecurity solutions designed to securely transfer data into and out of critical infrastructure operating facilities. These include financial institutions, power generation and transmission, data centers, telecommunications, oil and gas refining and exploration, pipelines, renewable energy, transportation and other critical infrastructure. Owl secures operational data, remote monitoring and remote management of these facilities with technology that is proven to be more secure than firewalls. This is an opportunity to significantly grow a market?leading product as part of Owls overall growth plan. The PdM will be entrepreneurial, growth?focused, and work closely with sales and business development to understand market opportunities and with engineering to define, build and release products. Essential Duties and 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. Qualifications 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. Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies 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. About Owl Cyber Defense Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC is a fast?growing cybersecurity solutions company holding a firm leadership position in network security and secure information transfer. It is a privately?owned U.S. company based in Columbia MD, Danbury CT, and Raleigh NC. For more information, see http://www.owlcyberdefense.com Owl Cyber Defense is an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr