Director of Product Management

About This Role

Leading the Asset Protection/Secure Edge product line, this Director of Product Management defines the roadmap, strategy, and execution for products designed to secure enterprise assets and resources, critical data, and physical infrastructure. This position requires a hands-on product leader who thrives on end-to-end execution and possesses deep domain expertise in network security, next-generation firewalls (NGFW), software-defined networking (SDN), or micro-segmentation, combined with a passion for building highly scalable, distributed zero-trust architectures.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for the Asset Protection portfolio
• Define the vision, strategy, and feature roadmap based on market trends, threat landscapes, and customer needs
• Work in lockstep with engineering, UX/UI, and CS teams to define and build resilient, deployable, and user-friendly asset protection solutions
• Partner with marketing, sales, and customer success teams to develop clear product positioning, messaging, and enablement materials
• Stay ahead of industry trends in SDN, firewalls, micro-segmentation, and network security
• Act as the internal subject matter expert on how asset protection capabilities stack up against legacy solutions and emerging threats
• Engage directly with customers—ranging from federal agencies to Fortune 500 enterprises to gather feedback, understand operational pain points, and validate product direction

Requirements

• BS/BA in CS/Math
• 5+ years of product management experience in networking or B2B cybersecurity, with a proven track record driving complex product lines
• Strong hands-on background managing products focused on micro-segmentation, network security, next-generation firewalls (NGFW), or software-defined networking (SDN)
• Deep understanding of zero-trust architecture, identity and access management, and least-privilege principles
• High agency and execution-focused; comfortable driving projects independently from ideation through market launch without relying on a team of PMs
• Ability to translate highly complex, technical concepts into compelling business value propositions for executive buyers
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Benefits

• Bonus and equity
• Full health, dental, vision insurance
• Continuous training, support and focus on your career goals
• Mid stage startup opportunity in a massive sized market with proven traction and growing rapidly

About the Company

Xage Security is the leader in Zero Trust for high-stakes environments, helping organizations protect critical infrastructure, government, and private enterprises. Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Startup Employers, Xage prioritizes creativity, collaboration, and innovation. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA and has global teams across North America and EMEA.