Product Manager, DevSecOps Software Composition AnalysisVeracode, a recognized industry leader in Application Security Testing is looking for a dynamic and energetic Product Manager to shape the future of the Software Composition Analysis (SCA) product. This key and highly visible role will lead Veracode through the growth and the transformation of the open source software security space. This Product Manager will define the strategic direction, lead the product & technology strategy and develop plans to accelerate customer adoption and business growth.
The job holder will also contribute to the overall technical and commercial strategy for the Veracode product family.Software Composition Analysis (SCA) is a high growth product that helps organizations manage the security risk of open source components in their software application portfolios and is a key component of the Veracode Application Security Platform.About the RoleIn this role you will become a "thought" leader for the product both internally and externally. You will be primarily responsible for defining, communicating and executing the strategy for the open source security product offering at Veracode. This includes identifying and understanding the key DevSecOps industry trends, regularly communicating with customers and prospects, prioritizing and defining user requirements, writing complete and crisp user stories, and working with UX and engineering teams to deliver an excellent user experience.
You will also be working closely with technology/ OEM partners, in addition to the Veracode's engineering team, to deliver on the bold product roadmap while adhering to a robust release schedule. In this role you will be visiting customers, attending industry events and presenting Veracode's open source security solution and strategy to customers, prospects and analysts.Key ResponsibilitiesDevising a compelling vision to drive forward Veracode's open source security testing solution that fits in with the principles of Continuous Delivery/ DevOps approach to the software development lifecycleCreating an annual roadmap, and updating it quarterly to ensure its timely deliveryMeeting regularly with end-users and buyers to understand current needs and future requirementsDefining and analyzing metrics that ensure the success of the product in the marketCollaborating with stakeholders on feature requests and a backlog to assess priority, value, and development cost and then prioritizing development work accordinglyWorking with product marketing on product messaging, pricing/ packaging and competitive analysisStaying on top of new market space developments, and evaluating/ understanding competitive toolsProviding an up-to-date, data driven view on the open source software security landscape to the rest of the organizationClearly articulating the product strategy to customers, industry analysts, and internal stakeholdersWorking independently as well as collaboratively with technology partners to promote open source security solution best practices to the market and within user communitiesQualifications and Skills5+ years in product management, software development or related fieldBA/BS in software engineering, computer science or related technical fieldExperience with application development tools (IDEs, CI/CD, containers, etc.) either as a software engineer or a product managerStrong track record developing and managing an effective work relationship with OEM/ technology partnerDemonstrated success in creating and executing on great a strategy/ roadmap for a high growth productProven ability to balance the needs of the market (customer, prospects, partners, technology evolution) with the needs of the business (revenue, retention)Proven ability to make good prioritization decisions and tradeoffs within product backlogStrong business acumen with a desire to use data to inform decision makingAbility to lead and energize cross-functional teams, especially peers in customer facing rolesAdaptive communication skills to influence cross functionally without direct authority, comfort speaking with customers and business partnersPassion for the technology, for developer communities, great product design and usabilityConfidence, creativity, and a competitive drive to seize market share from the competitionMotivated self-starter with an agility and ability to manage ambiguity to deal with change and still meet business objectivesA great listener with an aptitude and maturity for providing and receiving constructive feedbackDevelopment and/or UX experience preferredThis role will be based in Veracode's Burlington MA headquarters, and will require periodic travel.Full Benefits