Group Product Manager, Cloud Security

Datadog; United States; Hybrid; USD 244,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Healthcare coverage

Dental coverage

Parental planning resources

Mental health support

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Fitness reimbursement

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Datadog, based in New York, is seeking a visionary Group Product Manager for its Cloud Security product suite. You will lead a team of product managers to grow and differentiate solutions spanning from code to runtime security, partnering with engineering and go-to-market teams.

The role emphasizes strategic roadmaps, pricing and packaging, external advocacy, and mentoring; you will shape enterprise security for cloud-native environments and measure success with clear KPIs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in product management, driving growth and customer engagement in security domains.
• Proven track record mentoring product management teams to high performance.
• Experience crafting and executing go-to-market strategies with sales, marketing, and customer success teams.
• Ability to unify cross-functional teams around objectives and roadmap priorities.
• Strong pricing and packaging strategy skills aligned to market demand.
• Customer-focused mindset translating user needs into compelling product experiences.
• Technical acumen to discuss with engineering and explain concepts to customers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Data-driven decision making using market insights and user data.

Responsibilities

• Drive scaling of Cloud Security products to meet business objectives and revenue targets.
• Formulate and implement a comprehensive product roadmap and strategy.
• Oversee delivery of the product roadmap, coordinating internal and external teams.
• Develop pricing and packaging strategies to maximize revenue and market share.
• Collaborate with go-to-market teams to drive product adoption and sales success.
• Represent the product line to external audiences including analysts, media, and customers.
• Lead and mentor product managers to foster growth and execution quality.
• Analyze market trends and customer feedback to inform future developments.
• Establish KPIs to measure product success and guide decisions.

Skills

Cloud Security

CNAPP

Data Security

AI Security

Product Strategy Development

Go-to-Market Strategy Formulation

Pricing and Packaging Strategy

Team Leadership and Development

Job description

Group Product Manager, Cloud Security at Datadog.

About the role Datadog is on the lookout for a visionary leader to spearhead the growth and market reach of its Cloud Security product suite. This position requires overseeing a team of product managers dedicated to developing solutions that empower enterprises to secure their cloud infrastructures from the initial coding phase through to runtime operations. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of strategic thinking, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive product innovation and market success.

Key facts

• Location: New York, New York, USA
• Engagement: Full-time, Hybrid
• Salary: $244,000 - $305,000 USD per year
• Team: Product Management

What you’ll do

• Drive the scaling of various Cloud Security products to meet ambitious business objectives, targeting an annual revenue in the multi-hundred million dollar range.
• Formulate and implement a comprehensive product roadmap and strategy that ensures the product line stands out in a competitive landscape.
• Oversee the delivery of the product roadmap, coordinating efforts between internal teams and external partners to achieve desired business results.
• Develop innovative pricing and packaging strategies aimed at maximizing revenue and enhancing market share.
• Collaborate closely with go‑to‑market teams to facilitate product adoption and ensure sales success across various channels.
• Serve as the primary representative for the product line to external audiences, including industry analysts, media, and customers.
• Lead, mentor, and cultivate a team of product managers, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Promote a collaborative environment within the product organization, ensuring high standards of execution and quality in all initiatives.
• Analyze market trends and customer feedback to inform product enhancements and future developments.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and guide strategic decisions.
• Engage with customers to gather insights and feedback, translating their needs into actionable product features.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with product vision.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in product management, particularly in driving growth and customer engagement within the CNAPP, data security, or AI security domains.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and mentoring product management teams to achieve high performance.
• Experience in crafting and executing go‑to‑market strategies, achieving targets in partnership with sales, marketing, and customer success teams.
• Ability to unify cross‑functional teams around common business objectives and roadmap priorities.
• Strong skills in developing pricing and packaging strategies that resonate with market demands.
• A customer‑focused mindset, capable of transforming user needs into compelling product experiences.
• Technical acumen to engage in in‑depth discussions with engineering teams and articulate complex concepts to customers.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills tailored for both technical and executive audiences.
• A data‑driven approach to decision‑making, leveraging market insights, competitive analysis, and user data to inform strategies.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with cloud‑native security solutions and emerging trends in the cybersecurity landscape.
• Experience in agile product development methodologies and frameworks.
• Previous involvement in launching successful security products in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards relevant to cloud security.
• Understanding of user experience (UX) principles and their application in product design.

Skills & tools

• Cloud Security
• CNAPP (Cloud‑Native Application Protection Platform)
• Data Security
• AI Security
• Product Strategy Development
• Go‑to‑Market (GTM) Strategy Formulation
• Pricing and Packaging Strategy
• Team Leadership and Development

Practical notes

• The compensation package includes a competitive base salary, equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and potential performance‑based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits are offered, including healthcare dental coverage, parental planning resources, mental health support, a 401(k) plan with company matching, paid time off, and fitness reimbursement programs.
• Employees can participate in a stock purchase plan and benefit from ongoing career development opportunities.
• Requisition ID for this position is R19707.