Who is Forcepoint?
Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20+ years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k+ customers. 300+ patents. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!
Product Manager - Cloud Platform
Overview: We are seeking a talented and experienced Product Manager to lead the development and evolution of our cloud platform. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cloud technologies, multi-tenant architectures, scalability, cost optimization, and platform management. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define the product vision, prioritize features, and drive the roadmap to deliver a world-class cloud platform that meets the needs of our customers and supports our business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Strategy and Vision:
- Develop a clear product strategy and vision for our cloud platform, aligned with the company's goals and market trends.
- Define the product roadmap and prioritize features based on customer needs, competitive analysis, and business priorities.
- Continuously evaluate market dynamics, emerging technologies, and customer feedback to refine and adjust the product strategy as needed.
Feature Definition and Prioritization:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define features that enhance the functionality, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of the cloud platform.
- Prioritize features and initiatives based on strategic value, customer impact, technical feasibility, and time to market.
- Work closely with engineering teams to translate requirements into actionable user stories and technical specifications.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and support teams to drive the successful development and launch of new platform features and enhancements.
- Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on the product roadmap, status, and key milestones.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture that encourages teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Market Analysis and Competitive Intelligence:
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats in the cloud platform space.
- Monitor competitor offerings, pricing strategies, and customer feedback to inform product decisions and differentiate our platform in the market.
Customer Focus and Feedback:
- Engage with customers through interviews, surveys, and feedback sessions to understand their needs, pain points, and use cases.
- Advocate for customer-centric design principles and ensure that product decisions are driven by customer insights and feedback.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
- Proven experience as a Product Manager, preferably in the cloud computing or SaaS industry.
- Deep understanding of cloud technologies, multi-tenant architectures, scalability, cost optimization, and platform management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment and familiarity with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and driving business growth.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with product analytics tools and techniques for measuring and optimizing product performance.
- Experience with A/B testing, user segmentation, and other product experimentation methods.
- Certification in product management (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner, Pragmatic Marketing Certified).
Location: India Forcepoint Office
Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.
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