Vice President of Product Management 700

At Protegrity, we lead innovation by using AI and quantum-resistant cryptography to transform data protection across cloud-native, hybrid, on-premises, open source, and SaaS environments. We leverage advanced cryptographic methods such as tokenization, format-preserving encryption, and quantum-resilient techniques to protect sensitive data.

As a global leader in data security, our mission is to ensure that data isn’t just valuable but also usable, trusted, and safe.

Protegrity offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation and collaboration, with the ability to make a meaningful impact on the industry while working alongside some of the brightest minds. Together, we are redefining how the world safeguards data, enabling organizations to thrive in a GenAI era where data is the ultimate currency. If you're ready to shape the future of data security, Protegrity is the place for you.

The VP of Product Management possesses a proven track record in leading the development of Protegrity’s products with security/privacy/governance in mind. A background of successfully launching data products, implementing AI/ML solutions, enabling data-driven decision-making, and shaping comprehensive data analytics strategies. With a strong background in leading transformational change and building high-performing teams, this candidate will play a crucial role in guiding the introduction of innovative technologies/products to enhance our products

Responsibilities:

• Vision & Strategy: Define and champion the vision and strategy for the ProductManagement and drive an interactive plan to achieve that vision in partnership across the organization. Collaborate closely with Engineering, Marketing and Sales to identify, prioritize, and build innovative products that meet the company goals.   
• Protegrity Flagship product: Drive the product strategy from release to release, balancing customer needs and new product features from white space exploration 
• Customer Focus: Excel at meeting existing and prospective customers, understand their needs and come up with innovative ideas on how they can benefit from our product, or how we can change our product to meet their needs 
• AI Innovation: Drive the exploration, evaluation, and implementation of cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies to scale Protegrity products. Develop and maintain a roadmap for AI initiatives across the company 
• Team Leadership: Provide expert-level coaching, mentorship, and feedback to the leadership of the data team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Drive transformational change within the organization 
• Personalization & Engagement: Drive strategy to ensure our platform offers meet the highest quality standards to maximize customer engagement and lifetime value 

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Data, Privacy, Cybersecurity 
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in progressively responsible leadership roles (through to the senior management level), managing medium to large-sized global teams and cross-functional initiatives 
• Proven experience in building and launching successful products from ideation to market 
• Deep understanding of AI/ML, with experience in applying them to real-world business problems 
• Meaningful experience working with executive level leadership, influencing strategic decision-making, and driving organizational change 
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate data insights into tangible business value 
• Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience building positive working relationships with senior leaders across the business 
• Track record of success managing and delivering complex projects in an agile environment 
• Results-driven and forward-thinking, with the ability to influence and drive change across the organization 
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences  

Why Choose Protegrity:

• Become a member of a leading Data Protection, Privacy and Security company during one of the best market opportunities to come along in a generation.
• Competitive Compensation/Total Reward Packages that include:
• Health Benefits (Health/Dental/Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Work on global projects with diverse, energetic, team members who respect each other and celebrate differences.
• Remote workforce

Working Model:

• This role is available as hybrid role where you will be required to commute to the office in Palo Alto 2-3 days a week and work from home the other days. Travel is required with this role.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits with generous vacation and holiday time off. All employees are also provided access to ongoing learning & development.

Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace is our priority. We are committed to an environment of acceptance where you are free to bring your full self to work. All qualified applicants and current employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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