Principal Product Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Develop and take ownership of the long-term product strategy for GIAC certifications and assessments, ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives.

• Recognize market opportunities, competitive landscapes, and learner requirements to guide product direction.

• Oversee the complete product lifecycle from discovery and definition to launch and iteration for all certification and assessment offerings.

• Convert insights from learners, employers, and the industry into precise product specifications and success criteria.

• Establish and uphold the GIAC product roadmap, ensuring it mirrors business priorities, learner needs, and industry trends while effectively communicating progress and trade-offs to senior stakeholders.

• Manage the product backlog, collaborating closely with engineering teams to refine, prioritize, and sequence work that maximizes impact.

• Collaborate with psychometricians, exam developers, and technology teams for range and lab platforms to guarantee that certification and assessment products adhere to strict standards of validity, reliability, and fairness.

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product health and foster continuous enhancement.

• Act as the principal product management authority on the certification and assessment landscape, encompassing industry trends, credentialing standards, and competitor products.

• Cultivate strong relationships with key internal stakeholders across GIAC business leadership, curriculum, sales, marketing, and product development.

• Engage directly with customers, employers, and the wider cybersecurity community to deepen insights into market needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the industry.

• Over 10 years of professional product management experience with a focus on developing and managing assessment-oriented products.

• Proven track record in defining product roadmaps, prioritizing competing needs, and achieving measurable results.

• Demonstrated success in managing complex product portfolios, preferably in education, credentialing, assessment, or a related sector.

• Strong strategic thinking capabilities, adept at establishing direction in uncertain environments and uniting teams around a clear vision.

• Proven skill in leading through influence, achieving alignment and results without direct management authority.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across functions, including experience in presenting to senior leadership.

• Deep empathy for learners and a commitment to fostering professional growth.

• Familiarity with the cybersecurity sector or technical training landscape is a significant advantage.

• Comfortable working in a virtual setting with occasional travel.

• Proficient in English, especially in written communication.

• Unrestricted authorization to work in the USA; visa sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus opportunities, and a 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; company-paid short-term disability; optional long-term disability, supplemental life, and AD&D insurance for employees and their dependents; voluntary benefits including accident insurance and identity theft protection; fitness and wellness programs; and a company-paid employee assistance program (EAP).

• Generous paid time off, including time for volunteering.

• Access to professional development and SANS training opportunities.