Vice President, Product Management

Barracuda Networks; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company is seeking a Vice President of Product Management to lead the Email Protection business unit. This strategic role involves defining product strategies, overseeing product lifecycle, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in product management and a strong background in cybersecurity.

Benefits

Equity, in the form of non-qualifying options

High-quality health benefits

Retirement Plan with employer match

Career-growth opportunities

Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Product Management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in email security or cybersecurity environments.
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams using Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and refine product strategies for Email and Data Protection.
• Drive end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to market launch.
• Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring product decisions are informed by market feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-Making

Technical Acumen

GTM Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field

Master’s or MBA preferred

Job description

Come join our passionate team! Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions, and a managed XDR service, to strengthen cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use.

We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and equitable compensation regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

Envision yourself at Barracuda :

We are looking for a visionary product leader with a balance of GTM and execution focus as Vice President, Product Management to lead and scale the Email Protection business unit, with responsibility for product strategy, roadmap, innovation, and go-to-market collaboration.

As VP of Product Management, you own the vision, strategy, and execution for Barracuda’s industry-leading Email Protection and Data Protection portfolios. You will lead a team of seasoned product management leadership and work cross-functionally with engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success teams to deliver secure, scalable, and differentiated solutions to protect organizations from email-based threats.

This is both a strategic and hands-on leadership role for a product leader who thrives in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment.

What you’ll be working on :

• Define and continuously refine the Email and Data Protection product strategies; ensure alignment with Barracuda’s overall business objectives, our customer’s needs and the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
• Provide P&L oversight, highlighting cross functional opportunities for growth.
• Identify market opportunities and customer needs by analyzing threat trends, competitive products, and emerging technologies.
• Own and evangelize the long-term roadmap and business case for continued growth.

Execution & Delivery

• Drive end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to market launch, with an emphasis on customer experience, product quality, and time-to-market.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to ensure efficient, secure, and scalable product delivery.
• Partner with sales, marketing, and customer success to ensure successful product launches, positioning, and adoption.

Customer-Centric Focus

• Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring product decisions are deeply informed by market feedback and customer advocacy.
• Understand how you solutions can uniquely enable customers who lack secure resources and expertise striving for effective security.
• Understand the needs and values of Barracuda’s channel partners (VARs, MSPs, etc.) to ensure solutions meet their needs
• Cultivate strong relationships with key customers and partners.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of product managers and product owners.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and collaboration across engineering, marketing, sales, and support teams.
• Represent the product line in executive meetings, board presentations, and public forums.

What you bring to the role :

• 12+ years of experience in Product Management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in email security or cybersecurity environments.
• Strong understanding of GTM strategies, a proven track record of driving change and enabling new GTM motions
• Strong business and technical acumen, with the ability to translate market needs into technical requirements.
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams using Agile methodologies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• MSP or Channel Experience a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).

Location : Strong preference for Hybrid Boston area, Ottawa, or East Coast U.S. Remote.

What you’ll get from us :

A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued. Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda.

• Equity, in the form of non-qualifying options
• High-quality health benefits
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Career-growth opportunities
• Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits