Principal Product Manager, Security

ClickHouse
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 8+ years in B2B SaaS security product management and experience in database security, with opportunities to shape culture in a remote-friendly, globally distributed environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with deep security product experience and a track record in database security or IAM.
    — “Minimum of 8+ years of experience in product management in B2B SaaS, with a significant focus on security products or features.”
  • Individuals who have worked on security engineering and can translate complex requirements into product specs.
    — “Prior experience in security engineering is required.”
  • Candidates with a background in open source or developer-focused products and an ability to collaborate across teams.
    — “Background working with open source software or developer-focused products.”

Things to consider

  • This role requires prior experience securing data platforms or databases, not just general security knowledge.
    — “Prior experience securing a data platform, database product, or real-time analytics service.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to provide guidance as a security subject matter expert internally.
    — “[REDACTED] a subject matter expert for security within the organization, providing guidance and insights to various stakeholders.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific contributions to security product roadmaps and how you've improved customer satisfaction.
    — “Define and evangelize the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for security-focused features and products.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to translate technical security requirements into user stories and specifications.
    — “Translate complex security requirements into clear, concise product specifications and user stories.”
  • Showcase your experience in program management, particularly with risk and execution planning.
    — “Solid background in program management, including planning, execution, and risk management.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to collaborate across engineering, design, sales, and marketing teams effectively.
    — “Collaborate closely with engineering, design, sales, and marketing teams to deliver high-quality, secure products.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Define product vision
  • Conduct market research
  • Collaborate with engineering and design teams
  • Prioritize product backlog
Typical background
8+ years of experience in product managementCertifications in security

Skills & requirements

Required

Product ManagementDatabase SecurityNetworkingIdentity ManagementQuality Assurance

Preferred

ClickhouseSnowflakeBigQueryRedshiftBYOC

Stack & domain

Product ManagementDatabase SecurityNetworkingIdentity ManagementSecurity EngineeringQuality AssuranceProgram ManagementPlanningExecutionRisk ManagementSecurity Certifications (cissp, Cism, Comptia Security+)ClickhouseSnowflakeBigQueryRedshiftBYOCPrivate Deployment ModelsOpen Source SoftwareDeveloper-focused ProductsCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaborationFast-paced EnvironmentCisspCISMComptia Security+SecurityB2B SaasSecurity Certifications

About the role

Original posting from ClickHouse via Ashby

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager with a strong background in security to join our dynamic team. This role will be crucial in defining and executing the product strategy for our security offerings, ensuring our products are robust, reliable, and secure, and that they meet the evolving needs of our customers. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of database security, networking, and identity management, and will be adept at navigating the complexities of product development from conception to launch.

What you will do:

  • Define and evangelize the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for security-focused features and products.
  • Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback sessions to identify opportunities and inform product decisions.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, design, sales, and marketing teams to deliver high-quality, secure products.
  • Translate complex security requirements into clear, concise product specifications and user stories.
  • Prioritize product backlog and manage trade-offs to optimize for business value and customer satisfaction.
  • Drive product launch activities, including go-to-market strategy, sales enablement, and user documentation.
  • Monitor product performance, gather insights, and iterate on product features based on data and user feedback.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for security within the organization, providing guidance and insights to various stakeholders.

About You:

  • Minimum of 8+ years of experience in product management in B2B SaaS, with a significant focus on security products or features.
  • Proven experience with database security principles and best practices.
  • Strong understanding of networking concepts and their implications for security.
  • In-depth knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) topics.
  • Certifications in security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+).
  • Demonstrated experience in quality assurance processes and methodologies.
  • Solid background in program management, including planning, execution, and risk management.
  • Prior experience in security engineering is required.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience securing a data platform, database product, or real-time analytics service.
  • Familiarity with ClickHouse or other databases such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift.
  • Experience supporting BYOC or private deployment models.
  • Background working with open source software or developer-focused products.

PERKS

  • Flexible work environment - ClickHouse is a globally distributed company and remote-friendly. We currently operate in over 25 countries.
  • Healthcare - Employer contributions towards your healthcare.
  • Equity in the company - Every new team member who joins our company receives stock options.
  • Time off - Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement in other countries.
  • A USD$500 Home office setup if you’re a remote employee.
  • Global Gatherings – We believe in the power of in-person connection and offer opportunities to engage with colleagues at company-wide offsites.

CULTURE - WE ALL SHAPE IT

As part of a rapidly scaling start-up, you will be instrumental in shaping our culture.

Are you interested in finding out more about our culture? Learn more about our values here https://clickhouse.com/company/careers. Check out our blog posts https://clickhouse.com/blog or follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/clickhouseinc/life/0c1ee7f4-2129-488d-b413-e7f6270659fd/?viewAsMember=true to find out more about what’s happening at ClickHouse.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & PRIVACY

ClickHouse provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on factors such as race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Please see here https://clickhouse.com/legal/applicant-privacy-notice for our Privacy Statement.

Source: ClickHouse careers (Ashby)

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