Director of Product Management, Finite State
$219-300k
Salary benchmarked on USD rates and may differ on location
All-in-one connected security platform
Open for applications
All-in-one connected security platform
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$219-300k
Salary benchmarked on USD rates and may differ on location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To protect our connected world.
Role
Who you are
- 12+ years in product management with at least 5 years in B2B enterprise software in cybersecurity or an adjacent area, including experience managing or mentoring other PMs. You must be comfortable leading teams working on complex technical products
- Domain experience in security-adjacent products. You have deep working knowledge and experience in Cybersecurity and have worked on products where security, compliance, or risk management are a core part of the value proposition — not just a feature
- Market intelligence as a leadership skill. You're an exceptional researcher and synthesizer, and you've built processes that give your team a continuous, clear view of the competitive landscape, customer needs, and regulatory shifts
- AI aptitude. Our team uses AI for research, content generation, synthesis, and analysis. You are an AI Native thinker and you have built AI capabilities into products, used AI to automate product workflows, and can coach others to do the same
- Executive communication skills. As a fully remote organization, we rely on clear written communication and data to make decisions. You're comfortable presenting to and influencing C-level stakeholders
- GTM partnership mindset. You understand how product decisions connect to revenue and have a track record of partnering with sales, marketing, and customer success at a strategic level
- Has deep domain knowledge in product security or adjacent cybersecurity areas and understands how security practitioners think and buy
- Excels at synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data to drive sound product decisions across a team
- Is fluent in AI tools for research, content generation, and synthesis — and instills those habits across their team to multiply output
- Is as AI native thinker and is excited to help build and lead the industry's first agentic product security assurance team
What the job involves
- Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
- We're building ambitious new product and service offerings at Finite State, and we're looking for an experienced Director of Product Management who can set the strategic vision for a product area and lead a team to execute against it
- Own a product area end-to-end — and lead the team doing it. Set the vision, define key outcomes and metrics for product and customer success, and guide your team of PMs and cross-functional partners to build the right things at the right time
- Be the authority on your domain. Develop and champion a deep understanding of the product security assurance challenges our customers face, and bring that perspective into executive and go-to-market conversations
- Drive strategic prioritization. Make clear, defensible calls on what gets built and what doesn't — balancing customer needs, market opportunities, and business goals at a portfolio level
- Lead AI-powered product operations. Champion the use of AI automation to ensure the team always has the latest data driving product decisions, and build repeatable workflows your team can scale
- Own product messaging at a strategic level. Partner closely with our go-to-market leadership to shape how we position new and improved capabilities — from customer narratives to analyst briefings
- Build across software and services. Our combination of software and services is key to our success. Partner with our services leadership to deliver exceptional outcomes for customers and identify new revenue opportunities
- Develop your team. Hire, coach, and grow product managers. Create clarity on roles, raise the bar on craft, and build a high-performing PM culture
Our take
Widespread adoption of technologies such as the Internet of Things and embedded systems is on the rise. However, this surge in technological integration brings with it a growing concern over potential vulnerabilities within the supply chain. Addressing this issue head-on is Finite State, specialising in providing security solutions for infrastructure and connected devices, primarily by offering comprehensive and transparent insights into the supply chains and files associated with firmware production.
The spotlight on cyber threats has increasingly turned to firmware, with a staggering fivefold rise in firmware attacks in recent years. Finite State asserts that its approach to countering this escalating threat is unparalleled in the market, potentially giving the company a significant advantage over its competition. Finite State has already carved out a distinctive reputation, notably through its 2019 exposé highlighting numerous vulnerabilities in Huawei's networking products.
Despite growing awareness among enterprises of the looming threat of firmware attacks, reports suggest that most companies are underinvesting in firmware security. However, as the threat landscape evolves, a shift in this trend is anticipated. Should this change materialise, Finite State's offerings position the company to capitalise on emerging opportunities in firmware security.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
57% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- The Usuals: We offer equity for everyone. Medical, dental, vision covered, 401k, short and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Work-life synergy: We take time off and flexibility seriously. Our team is fully remote all across the US, enjoys unlimited PTO, and is entitled to 12 weeks of parental leave
- Mission driven team: We are a team of experts and dedicated professionals—but more than that, we are a diverse group of individuals who support one another in our work and in our mission
- Transparent culture: With bi-weekly business updates, an open-door policy with the executive team, a fireside chat series with our board and other stakeholders, we make sure that everyone on the team has access to what’s going on throughout the company
- Social & supportive environment: We work hard to ensure that Finite State is a fun, comfortable place to work no matter your background. Teams work together to ensure that everyone feels supported and has their needs met, and our vibrant social calendar gives us a myriad of opportunities to kick back and have a good time
Company HQ
Short North Arts District, Columbus, OH
Leadership
Matt Wyckhouse
(Founder & CEO)Studied Computer Science at Ohio State. Previously CTO of Cyber Innovations at Battelle, and then Product Manager at Redacted.
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