WHO WE ARE:
Aviatrix® is pioneering the Cloud Native Security Fabric — the architecture the Containment Era requires. The Cloud Native Security Fabric governs every workload communication path across every cloud, every VPC, every Kubernetes cluster, and every serverless function, from a single policy plane. One rule. Universal propagation. Enforced at the workload, not at a chokepoint. Trusted by more than 500 of the world's leading enterprises. For more information, visit aviatrix.ai.
ABOUT THE ROLE: Principal Product Manager
As a Principal Product Manager at Aviatrix, you will serve as a recognized subject matter expert and thought leader, owning the strategy and long-term vision for a set of interrelated features and solution areas within our multi-cloud networking platform. You will drive significant initiatives that shape product value and market differentiation, influencing the product roadmap at the leadership level.
Working closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and customers, you will identify emerging opportunities, make high-stakes prioritization decisions, and lead cross-functional collaboration that defines Aviatrix's competitive position across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and beyond.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own and drive the long-term vision and comprehensive strategy for a set of interrelated features and solution areas, aligning them to the product's strategic goals, market position, and overall company vision.
- Influence the product roadmap at the leadership level by identifying future opportunities based on emerging industry trends, evolving user needs, and the competitive landscape.
- Engage regularly with enterprise customers, many of whom are based in the U.S., participating in product discussions, roadmap reviews, and strategic sessions; flexibility to schedule and attend meetings across time zones is expected.
- Establish prioritization frameworks for interdependent features that are adopted across product teams, and communicate rationale clearly to executive stakeholders.
- Make critical, high-stakes decisions on feature scope and strategic direction, balancing cross-functional input, market insights, and risk assessment to drive outcomes that impact the broader Product Management function.
- Lead execution across multiple interrelated features, overseeing project roadmaps, assigning responsibilities across teams, and establishing standards for quality delivery.
- Anticipate execution risks and adapt plans proactively based on resource or market changes, ensuring smooth cross-functional collaboration.
- Maintain deep customer focus by synthesizing feedback and real-world enterprise challenges into strategic product decisions, ensuring Aviatrix solutions address critical pain points at scale.
- Conduct competitive analysis and market research to keep Aviatrix at the forefront of enterprise cloud networking and security.
- Drive strategic-level communication across functions, providing detailed roadmap updates, vision presentations, and reports to leadership and executive teams.
- Partner with ecosystem partners and internal teams to validate strategy and deliver measurable, impactful results.
- Evangelize Aviatrix's solutions as an internal and external subject matter expert through thought leadership, technical white papers, webinars, and speaking engagements.
- Mentor and develop junior product managers on execution, collaboration, and strategic thinking best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience; Master's degree preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in product management within the cloud or networking domain, with a demonstrated track record of driving product strategy at scale (or 8+ years with a Master's degree).
- Broad expertise and deep specialization in cloud networking technologies, including VPN, SDN, SD-WAN, firewalls, routing protocols, TCP/IP, DNS, IPSec, and cloud-native networking across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
- Proven experience leading strategy and execution for a set of interrelated features or product areas, with direct influence on long-term product roadmap and business outcomes.
- Experience with multi-cloud architectures, networking protocols, and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools.
- Hands-on experience with at least two major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Networking, Azure Networking, Google Cloud Networking).
- Recognized ability to lead cross-functional collaboration, build consensus, and influence stakeholders up to the executive level.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into strategic narratives for diverse audiences, including C-suite.
- Experience mentoring and developing junior product managers.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours to accommodate meetings with customers and stakeholders based in the U.S. and other global time zones.
BENEFITS
US: We cover 100% of employee premiums and 88% of dependent(s) premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) match, short and long-term disability, life/AD&D insurance, $1,000/year education reimbursement, and a flexible vacation policy.
Outside the US: We offer a comprehensive benefits package which, (subject to regional variations) could include pension, private medical for you and dependents, generous holiday allowance, life assurance, long-term disability, annual wellbeing stipend
Your total compensation package will be based on job-related knowledge, education, certifications and location, per our aligned ranges.
About Aviatrix
Aviatrix® is the cloud network security company trusted by more than 500 of the world’s leading enterprises. As cloud infrastructures become more complex and costly, the Aviatrix Cloud Network Security platform gives companies back the power, control, security, and simplicity they need to modernize their cloud strategies. Aviatrix is the only secure networking solution built specifically for the cloud, that ensures companies are ready for AI and what’s next. Combined with the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, the industry’s leading secure multicloud networking certification, Aviatrix unifies cloud, networking, and security teams and unlocks greater potential across any cloud.
WE WANT TO INCLUDE YOU
We embrace the fact that not everyone’s journey took the same route or started at the same place. If your experience doesn’t quite meet the requirements but the opportunity excites you and you believe you could be great, don’t let that hold you back from applying. Tell us what you CAN bring and what makes you special.
Aviatrix is a community where everyone's career can grow and we want to help you achieve your goals and be “your best YOU,” however that looks. If you're seeking an opportunity where you can be excited to start work every morning with enthusiastic people, make a real difference and be part of something amazing then let’s talk. We want to get to know you and how we could grow together.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
- Master's degree
- 12+ years of product management experience in cloud or networking domain (or 8+ years with Master's)
- Deep expertise in cloud networking technologies including VPN, SDN, SD-WAN, firewalls, routing protocols, TCP/IP, DNS, IPSec
- Hands-on experience with multi-cloud networking across at least two major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Experience with multi-cloud architectures and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools
- Proven experience leading strategy and execution for interrelated product areas with influence on long-term roadmap
- Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder influence up to executive level
- Exceptional communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences including C-suite
- Experience mentoring and developing junior product managers
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours to accommodate global time zones and US-based customers
What We Do
Aviatrix cloud network platform delivers advanced networking, security and operational visibility required by enterprises with the simplicity and automation of cloud. More than 400 customers worldwide leverage Aviatrix and it’s proven multi-cloud network reference architecture to design, deploy and operate a repeatable network and security architecture that is consistent across any public cloud. Combined with the industry’s first and only multi-cloud networking certification (ACE), Aviatrix is empowering IT to lead and accelerate the transformation to the cloud. Learn more at Aviatrix.com.
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