Menlo Security's mission is enabling the world to connect, communicate and collaborate securely without compromise. COVID-19 has made our mission all the more real. We support customers across various enterprises including Fortune 500 companies, 9/10 of the largest global banks and the Department of Defense.
The world has fundamentally changed. We are growing from 400 employees into the next phase of our journey, and we need passionate talent filled with empathy and agility. The right candidate for the job is ethical, hyper-organized, fanatical about seeing things through to completion, service-oriented, and humble enough to take feedback and coaching yet confident enough to provide feedback and coaching.
Menlo is well-funded for growth and our investors are second to none. They include Vista Equity Partners (“Vista”), General Catalyst, JPMC, American Express, HSBC, and Ericsson Ventures.
Summary:
Menlo Security is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Data Security Product Manager to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of our data security product portfolio. This individual will play a critical role in defining and delivering innovative solutions that protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, leakage, and misuse. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the data security landscape, including the role of AI, compliance requirements, and browser technology, as well as a proven track record of bringing successful products to market.
We're looking for someone who thinks like a general manager, operates like an entrepreneur, and gets stuff done in a fast-paced startup environment. You'll need to be resourceful, adaptable, and have a bias for action. You'll own your product area and be responsible for its success, from conception to launch and beyond.
Responsibilities:
Product Strategy: Define and execute the product strategy for Menlo Security's data security products, aligning with overall company goals and customer needs. Act as the "CEO" of your product area, making strategic decisions that drive growth and success.
Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats. Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and regulations impacting data security.
Customer Insights: Develop a deep understanding of customer pain points and requirements through interviews, surveys, and user research. Be the voice of the customer within the organization.
Product Roadmap: Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap that outlines key features, releases, and timelines. Prioritize ruthlessly and make data-driven decisions.
Product Requirements: Define detailed product requirements and user stories, working closely with engineering, design, and other stakeholders. Ensure clarity and alignment across teams.
Product Launch: Lead the go-to-market strategy for new product releases, including pricing, positioning, and marketing. Execute flawlessly and drive early adoption.
Product Adoption: Drive product adoption and usage through customer engagement, training, and support. Be obsessed with customer success and continuously iterate on the product based on feedback.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, design, sales, marketing, and customer success to ensure successful product delivery and adoption. Build strong relationships and foster collaboration across teams.
Thought Leadership: Represent Menlo Security at industry events, conferences, and webinars. Contribute to thought leadership content and evangelize the company's data security vision. Be a passionate advocate for the product and the company.
Qualifications:
Experience: 5+ years of product management experience, with a focus on data security, DLP, or related technologies. Demonstrated success in a startup or high-growth environment.
Technical Skills: Strong understanding of data security concepts, technologies, and best practices. Familiarity with AI/ML, compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), and web technologies, browsers, etc.
Product Management Skills: Proven ability to define product strategy, conduct market analysis, gather customer insights, and develop product roadmaps.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Self-starter with a bias for action. Ability to take ownership, make decisions, and drive results with minimal supervision.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
Leadership Skills: Ability to influence and collaborate across teams and functions. Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and develop long-term product vision.
Passion: A genuine passion for data security and a desire to protect sensitive information.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with web technologies, browsers, etc Deep understanding of how web technologies and browsers impact data security.
MBA or equivalent experience: While not required, an MBA or equivalent experience demonstrates a strong foundation in business strategy and decision-making.
Great PMs come from all different backgrounds. We value diverse perspectives and experiences.
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Why Menlo?
Our culture is collaborative, inclusive, and fun! We have five core values: Stay Aligned, Get It Done, Customer Empathy, Think Creatively and Help Each Other Out. We believe in open communication, supporting new ideas, and sharing a mutual mindset of what we’re aiming to achieve together. There are tremendous opportunities to take initiative, implement new ideas, and have a hand in building a legacy.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
TO ALL AGENCIES: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Menlo Security outside of the Talent organization. Menlo Security’s policy is to only accept resumes from agencies via Ashby (ATS). Agencies must have a valid services agreement executed and must have been assigned by the Talent team to a specific requisition. Any resume submitted outside of this process will be deemed the sole property of Menlo Security. In the event a candidate submitted outside of this policy is hired, no fee or payment will be paid.
