Director, Product Management - Data Protection
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Job ID 26-250
Company Overview
Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions and a managed XDR service, strengthening cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use.
EEO Statement
Barracuda Networks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and equitable compensation regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Product Management to lead our Data Protection product line. This individual will shape the future of our data protection offerings, ensuring they meet evolving customer and partner needs while maintaining Barracuda’s reputation for excellence in cybersecurity.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the product vision and strategy for Barracuda’s Data Protection products, aligning with company goals and market demands.
- Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape, translating insights into actionable product plans.
- Collaborate with engineering, sales, marketing, and customer support teams to ensure successful product development, launch, and ongoing enhancements.
- Engage with customers, partners, MSPs and stakeholders to gather feedback, understand needs, and build strong relationships, driving product improvements and innovations.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success, analyzing data to measure performance and identify improvement areas.
- Mentor and lead a team of product managers, fostering a trusting, collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Work closely with Product Marketing to develop go-to-market plans, including product positioning, pricing, and promotion.
- Ensure that all data protection products adhere to regulatory requirements and industry standards, implementing best practices for data security and privacy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- 8+ years of product management experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- 10+ years of experience in data protection or cybersecurity product leadership.
- Understanding of data protection technologies and market trends.
- Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proven ability to drive product innovation and improvement.
- Ability to clearly articulate and negotiate product requirements with technical staff.
- Relevant certifications in data protection and product management (e.g., Pragmatic) are a plus.
Benefits
- Equity in the form of non-qualifying options.
- High-quality health benefits.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Career‑growth opportunities.
- Flexible time off and paid time off benefits.
- Volunteer opportunities.
Compensation
The anticipated on-target earnings range for this role is $183,000 to $252,000. Actual compensation will depend on the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.
Employment Details
- Seniority level: Director
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Product Management and Marketing
- Industry: Computer and Network Security
- Location: Florida, United States