Product Owner

About Us

At Netwrix, our mission is to revolutionize data security by placing identity at the core - providing unparalleled visibility and control. Engineered and supported by over 900 highly talented, motivated employees and hundreds of trusted partners in nearly every geography, Netwrix solutions are relied upon daily by security professionals across more than 15,000 organizations in over 100 countries around the world.

Over the past two decades, Netwrix has expanded its market presence through innovation, organic growth, and strategic acquisitions, and are proud to be backed by renowned private equity firms, TA Associates and Centerbridge Partners. Netwrix maintains a global presence, fostering a remote-first work environment while encouraging and facilitating frequent face-to-face interaction with colleagues, customers, and partners.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Product Owner to join our growing Privileged Access Management team. Reporting into the Product organization, you will act as an individual contributor playing a pivotal role in defining and prioritizing product features, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. The Product Owner works closely with R&D, Product Management, Technical Support, Documentation and Customers.

Responsibilities

• Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with the overall product roadmap and business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including customers, to gather and define detailed product requirements.  Ensure a clear understanding of user needs and expectations. 
• Work closely with the development team to clearly define features, user stories, and acceptance criteria.  Provide clear guidance on product functionality and design. 
• Contribute to release planning by prioritizing features, coordinating dependencies, and ensuring timely delivery of product increments. 
• Collaborate with engineering, design marketing, and customer support teams to ensure a cohesive and successful product development process.
• Facilitate sprint planning, review, and retrospective meetings with a security-focused mindset and ensuring that development stays on schedule.
• Work with QA teams to define test cases and acceptance criteria.  Ensure that delivered products meet the highest quality standards.
• Advocate for a positive user experience by working closely with UX/UI designers to align product features with user expectations and design principles. 
• Support the successful launch of product releases by coordinating marketing efforts, creating documentation, and providing training to relevant teams.
• The Product Owner ensures that releases meet business objectives and customer needs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the evolution of product development methodologies.
• Maintain open and transparent communication with stakeholders, providing updates on product development progress, challenges, and successes. 
• Contribute to the development of incident response plans and collaborate with incident response teams to enhance product security features.
• Work closely with compliance teams to ensure that products meet relevant cybersecurity standards and certifications. 
• Drive efforts to achieve and maintain certifications, such as ISO 27001 or SOC 2. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience (3+ years) as a Product Owner or similar role in the computer network and security software industry.
• Prior experience with DevOps tools and practices
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat landscapes, and risk management.
• Familiarity with security standards, regulations, and compliance requirements. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Agile/Scrum certification is a plus. 

Our Values

At Netwrix, our values guide every action:

• Next-Level Customer Focus -Customers first, always. We listen, protect, and go the extra mile— because their success is our mission.
• Excellence - We set high standards and take pride in delivering exceptional results. We celebrate wins, seek constant improvement, and address shortcomings professionally.
• Transparent Ownership - We celebrate our successes, own up to our mistakes, communicate openly, and face challenges head-on with a genuine commitment to doing the right thing.
• Winning with Clear Thinking - We value clarity, find straightforward solutions to complex problems, and make swift, effective decisions.
• Relentless Innovation - We continually seek better ways to serve our customers and stay ahead. We foster creative thinking, and we embrace new approaches. 
• Industry-Leading Expertise - We take pride in our expertise and continuously seek to learn and share knowledge, striving to be the trusted experts our customers rely on.
• eXceptional Together - We believe in the power of collaboration and diverse perspectives. By valuing each other’s strengths, we achieve outcomes that surpass individual contributions.

Why You'll Love Working at Netwrix

• Competitive Health Benefits
• Continuous Learning and Development Opportunities
• Team-Oriented, Collaborative, and Innovative Work Environment
• Regular Company Town Halls to Keep You Informed
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement

We pride ourselves on a culture that truly values employee input across various backgrounds and experiences. We look forward to welcoming new talent who can help us further our mission.