Senior Product Manager – ZTNA, Network Security

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete product lifecycle for features within Workspace Protection, concentrating on ZTNA and Identity Provider integration for private and SAAS application access scenarios.

• Establish and uphold a well-defined product roadmap that reflects changing security demands, competitive trends, and business goals.

• Cultivate a deep understanding of SSE use cases, emphasizing ZTNA and Protected Browser, including how organizations implement these features to secure remote access, minimize attack surfaces, and safeguard sensitive web-based processes.

• Perform customer discovery via interviews, data analysis, and close collaboration with global and regional sales teams to identify significant security challenges worth addressing.

• Convert intricate security and networking requirements into straightforward product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria that empower engineering teams to deliver with assurance.

• Collaborate with engineering to steer development, eliminate obstacles, and guarantee quality outcomes.

• Remain informed about the competitive landscape to guide positioning and roadmap choices.

• Lead go-to-market strategies in partnership with sales, marketing, and customer success, including training on use cases and differentiators.

• Establish and monitor essential product metrics, utilizing data to guide decisions and communicate results to stakeholders.

• Present product strategy, advancements, and outcomes to the product leadership team and Senior Management Team.

• Travel internationally (~15% of the time, typically for one-week trips) to connect with customers, regional teams, and partners.

• Report directly to the Director of Product Management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of substantial experience in product management with expertise in cybersecurity, networking, or a related B2B SaaS sector.

• Strong comprehension of the SSE market, including fundamental capabilities such as ZTNA, SWG, CASB, DLP, and Protected Browser.

• Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures and how organizations implement ZTNA to replace outdated VPNs and secure access to private applications.

• Understanding of Protected Browser use cases, specifically how businesses utilize browser-level controls to secure access to SaaS applications, protect sensitive data, and facilitate BYOD/contractor workflows.

• Proven history of guiding products from initial discovery to launch and scaling within a technical domain.

• Ability to simplify complex security and networking ideas into clear product strategies and actionable requirements.

• Proficiency with data — utilizing quantitative and qualitative insights to drive prioritization and measure success.

• Exceptional cross-functional communication abilities, with the capacity to influence without direct authority across engineering, sales, design, and leadership teams.

• Experience working with global or distributed teams and engaging with enterprise customers and prospects.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; a technical degree or security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, etc.) are advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Sophos operates with a remote-first working model.

• Our people – we innovate and create, all while fostering a strong sense of fun and team spirit.

• Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that cultivate community and provide education and advocacy.

• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives along with volunteer days for employees to support local communities.

• Global employee sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing our environmental impact.

• Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp.

• Global wellbeing days for employees to unwind and recharge.

• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing.