Senior Product Manager, Public Sector Security Solutions

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As the Senior Manager, you will spearhead the product strategy, development, and deployment of security solutions for public sector (primarily US State, Local, Education (SLED) and the US Federal government). You will be responsible for developing, managing, and executing strategic product roadmaps that align with the needs of these sectors. This role involves working with other product managers in order to guide them in the unique needs of these sectors; coordinating their roadmaps, help build business cases, and extend into go to market activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Market Insight: Proactively identify and anticipate market needs to drive product innovation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, engineering, operations, sales, and customers to align product development with market demands and maximize ROI.
• Strategic Vision & Roadmap: Develop, prioritize, and execute a clear vision, strategy, and roadmap for the service portfolio, ensuring scalability, sustainability, and alignment with Verizon's objectives.
• Product Leadership: Drive the vision and direction for assigned product lines.
• Performance Management: Define, track, and deliver on key performance indicators (KPIs) to prioritize and align efforts.
• Cross-Functional Support: Leverage product and market expertise to support Product Marketing, Sales, and other cross-functional teams.
• Portfolio Advocacy: Champion the product portfolio both internally and externally.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate strong relationships with external partners and internal teams to achieve product goals.
• Market Opportunity Analysis: Analyze and communicate market opportunities to secure resources and support.
• Operational Reporting: Conduct regular operational reviews and provide status updates.

What we're looking for A strategic thinker who is not only creative but also execution-oriented. You possess conviction in your ideas while remaining collaborative and adaptable. You view challenges as opportunities for growth and inspire others to achieve a shared vision. Above all, you are driven by a commitment to customer satisfaction.

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Four or more years of product management or product marketing experience in Software as a Service (SaaS) or Service Integration.
• Experience in cyber security; any combination of Cloud Security, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Cybersecurity solutions, Managed Security Services, EDR, MDR, XDR, Vulnerability Research, SIEM Tools, or other relevant security solutions.
• Experience with NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, FedRamp, FISMA, or StateRamp.
• Experience with business case development and market research.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Experience with NASPO or EIS contract vehicles.
• Familiarity with best-practices-based product innovation concepts such as human-centered design thinking, lean, and agile development.
• Strong communication and rapport-building skills to partner with sales, finance, engineering, and the customers to understand their needs and requirements.
• A passion for cyber security.
• Convey your ideas in compelling and persuasive ways to a variety of audiences.
• Led a team to achieve goals.
• Security Clearance(s).

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours. The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $124,000.00 - $238,000.00. The annual salary range for the Maryland location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $136,500.00 - $238,000.00. The annual salary range for the New York location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $136,500.00 - $238,000.00.