Technical Product Manager - Cybersecurity SaaS Platform

Astra Security; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity software company in Bengaluru is seeking a Technical Product Manager to lead initiatives across multiple teams, focusing on AI-led pentesting platforms. This role requires a strong background in TypeScript, project management skills, and collaboration with engineering and leadership teams. You'll have the opportunity to innovate in the cybersecurity landscape and directly impact product delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in TypeScript or PHP (Laravel/Symfony).
• Experience in software project lifecycle management.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-team initiatives to drive platforms from development to launch.
• Design and implement features while enhancing system architecture.
• Communicate goals and expectations clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

TypeScript

Project management

Collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Technical Product Manager - Cybersecurity SaaS Platform

Astra is a cybersecurity SaaS company that makes otherwise chaotic pentests a breeze with its one-of-a-kind AI-led offensive Pentest Platform. Astra's continuous vulnerability scanner emulates hacker behavior to scan applications for 15,000+ security tests. CTOs and CISOs love Astra because it helps them achieve continuous security at scale, fix vulnerabilities in record time, and seamlessly transition from DevOps to DevSecOps with Astra's powerful CI/CD integrations. Astra is trusted by 1000+ companies across 70+ countries. In 2024 Astra uncovered 2.5 million+ vulnerabilities for its customers, saving customers $110M+ in potential losses due to security vulnerabilities. We have been recognized by leaders in tech programs and serve a diverse customer base in the cybersecurity space.

Job Description

Role Overview:

At Astra Security, we recently launched the API Security Platform and are venturing into Autonomous Pentesting using AI to help teams discover, test and secure Web & Mobile applications, Cloud and APIs at scale. As a Technical Program Manager, you’ll orchestrate multi-team initiatives including Platform engineering, Vulnerability Scanners (for DAST, Cloud, API & Mobile) and new scanners—driving them from 0→1 to GA.

You’ll pair strong business analytics with hands-on fluency in either TypeScript (preferable) / Go (Golang) / Python to shape scope, trade-offs and execution alongside SDEs and other Leads. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role working directly with the CTO, Engineering Manager and Product team.

Here's what's in it for you.

Technical Expertise:

• Be the go-to expert in one or more core technologies (TypeScript or PHP - Laravel/Symfony) and take initiative to learn new ones.
• Design and implement medium-to-large features that push the platform forward while reducing technical debt and improving maintainability.
• Lead architectural discussions and ensure smooth integration across platform services, scanners and microservices.
• Be hands-on with writing code and contributing a meaningful amount of development time as required.

Project Management:

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle along with Tech leads & engineers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, monitor progress and report on project status to stakeholders.
• Balance priorities and trade-offs across multiple initiatives, keeping alignment between engineering execution and business objectives.
• Own and improve SDLC best practices across the organization.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with engineers, QA, product owners, leadership and other stakeholders to keep initiatives aligned and outcomes successful.
• Effectively communicate project goals, timelines, and expectations to cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate team members providing effective feedback and moderating discussions.
• Identify and assess potential risks early, proactively implementing mitigation strategies to keep initiatives on track.
• Handle unexpected challenges with resilience and adaptability.

Ownership and Operations:

• Own the production operation, ensuring timely delivery of technical projects and monitoring system performance.
• Evolve the architecture to support future requirements and define its SLAs.

Leadership and Management:

• Step in as an Engineering Manager when needed, providing clarity, leadership and guidance to the team.
• Support team growth by managing career development, performance, expectations and overall well-being.
• Define and adapt processes that fit the team’s maturity level, balancing agility with the discipline needed for scale.

Impact and Evolution:

• Champion innovation by pushing boundaries in autonomous pentesting, vulnerability scanners, and new product initiatives.
• Make an impact on the whole tech organization/product engineering teams.
• Lead the 0→1 journey of upcoming products in the platform along with respective Tech Lead/SDEs.