Senior Product Manager - Enterprise Security

As a Senior Product Manager - Enterprise Security at Tenable, your primary responsibilities include collaborating with customer success and sales teams to gather feedback, defining product features based on user needs, and managing the product backlog. You will also work closely with Engineering and UX to ensure the product aligns with market demands and company priorities.

Candidates for the Senior Product Manager - Enterprise Security position at Tenable should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Computer Science, along with 3+ years of experience in building or maintaining enterprise security products. A broad knowledge of IT security markets and experience with SaaS/PaaS offerings is essential.

Tenable fosters a collaborative environment by encouraging cross-functional teamwork. As a Senior Product Manager, you'll work closely with various departments, including Engineering, UX, and Sales, to gather insights and ensure alignment. This teamwork allows you to represent the voice of the customer effectively and innovate in response to their needs.

Key skills for a Senior Product Manager - Enterprise Security at Tenable include excellent negotiation and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, a strong understanding of enterprise security products, and proficiency in agile development methodologies. Additionally, being a creative problem solver and having strong analytical skills will help you thrive in this role.

At Tenable, we believe in promoting from within and supporting our employees' professional development. As a Senior Product Manager - Enterprise Security, you'll have opportunities to lead high-impact projects and participate in strategic decision-making, paving the way for further advancement in roles such as Principal Product Manager or higher leadership positions.

When prioritizing product features, I utilize customer insights, market demand, and company priorities. I collaborate with stakeholders, gather feedback, and analyze key performance indicators to ensure that we focus on the most impactful features that benefit users while aligning with business objectives.

I have over 3 years of experience working in the enterprise security sector, where I've developed a deep understanding of security challenges and solutions. My role often involved maintaining and enhancing features for security products, ensuring they met industry standards and effectively addressed customer needs.

Gathering customer feedback begins with actively engaging in customer calls and surveys. I work closely with customer success and sales teams to identify pain points and user experiences, which helps in translating feedback into actionable product features. Regular check-ins with our users also ensure we stay aligned with their evolving needs.

In my previous role, I faced a situation where multiple stakeholders had conflicting priorities. I organized a meeting to discuss the value of each request, presenting data and potential impacts on product goals. By facilitating a collaborative discussion, we reached a consensus that prioritized the most crucial functions for our users while ensuring alignment with business strategy.

My approach to managing a product backlog involves regularly reviewing and grooming it to ensure clarity and prioritization based on user needs and strategic goals. I work closely with engineering teams to break down large components into manageable tasks and ensure that the backlog reflects the current priorities of the organization.

Leading cross-functional teams effectively requires clear communication and building trust. I focus on establishing shared goals and a collaborative culture, encouraging input from all team members and ensuring everyone understands their roles. Regular check-ins and updates help maintain transparency and momentum throughout the project.

When assessing product performance, I consider various metrics such as user engagement, customer satisfaction ratings, user feedback, sales performance, and retention rates. Additionally, I analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to product features to gauge their effectiveness and adoption among users.

I keep up with trends in enterprise security by regularly reading industry publications, attending conferences, and participating in webinars. Networking with other professionals and engaging in online forums also helps me stay informed about emerging threats, best practices, and innovative solutions in the cybersecurity landscape.

My most successful product launch involved a security solution that addressed a pivotal industry gap. I coordinated with marketing, engineering, and sales teams to develop a comprehensive go-to-market strategy. The campaign included targeted outreach, customer education, and meticulous follow-up, leading to exceeding our initial enrollment goals by 25% in the first quarter.

For agile product development, I leverage tools like JIRA for backlog management and Trello for visualizing workflows. Additionally, I employ methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban to facilitate iterative development and ensure that our projects are aligned with agile principles, allowing for flexibility and quick feedback incorporation.