Principal Product Manager - Cloud Segmentation
Akamai Technologies
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About Akamai Technologies
Akamai Technologies, through its Guardicore Enterprise Security Group, is at the forefront of protecting data centers and clouds from advanced threats. Our team is composed of talented cybersecurity and data center experts, constantly seeking innovative individuals to enhance our capabilities.
The Opportunity: Principal Product Manager - Cloud Segmentation
We are seeking an experienced Principal Product Manager to drive the development and successful launch of a world-class product within our cloud security portfolio. This role is pivotal in shaping product strategy, ensuring alignment with market demands and customer needs, and contributing to significant revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape the product strategy and roadmap in alignment with stakeholders, company vision, and evolving market trends.
- Become a recognized authority in the cloud segmentation space through direct engagement with customers.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and support teams to deliver solutions that drive exponential revenue growth.
- Take a hands-on approach to define, prioritize, and clearly communicate product requirements and their acceptance criteria.
- Partner with the product marketing team to craft effective business and market communications highlighting product value.
- Maintain deep knowledge of cloud technologies and security solutions, establishing yourself as a thought leader in the industry.
What You'll Bring
- 5+ years of professional experience in enterprise security, with at least 3 years specifically in product management roles.
- In-depth understanding of network security or security policy within data centers.
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of mediating effectively between customer, product, marketing, and engineering teams.
- A strong drive to design and innovate disruptive products.
- An inherent passion for cybersecurity and a problem-solving mindset.
- Experience with cloud infrastructure or cloud security concepts.
Work Environment
Akamai embraces a flexible work model through its Global Flexible Working Program, FlexBase. This program allows 95% of employees the choice to work from home, the office, or both, within the country advertised. We are open to discussing various working options for this Principal Product Manager - Cloud Segmentation role to ensure a balance that works for you.
Key skills/competency
- Product Management
- Cloud Segmentation
- Enterprise Security
- Network Security
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Security Policy
- Product Strategy
- Go-to-Market (GTM)
- Cybersecurity
- Stakeholder Management
How to Get Hired at Akamai Technologies
- Research Akamai Technologies' culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for product management: Highlight experience in cloud security, network segmentation, and product lifecycle management using keywords like 'product strategy,' 'roadmap,' and 'GTM.'
- Showcase your cybersecurity passion: Demonstrate your deep understanding of enterprise security challenges and your drive for innovative problem-solving in interviews.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss how you've collaborated with cross-functional teams and mediated between stakeholders in past product roles at Akamai Technologies.
- Network within Akamai: Connect with current Akamai employees, especially those in product or security roles, on LinkedIn to gain insights and potentially referrals.
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