Principal Product Manager - Appliance Platform

Imprivata; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,600 - 191,100; Full time

Job summary

Imprivata in Massachusetts is seeking a Principal Product Manager for the Appliance Platform to lead the Enterprise Access Management line, coordinating product development, release planning, and customer success in a hybrid office in Waltham. You will work with engineering, marketing, sales, and operations to deliver secure, scalable software, define the product vision, and drive adoption.

Applicants should have 7+ years in enterprise software product management, experience with on‑prem plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise software product management.
• Experience managing modern hybrid (on prem + cloud) product platforms.
• Experience with AI‑driven development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of security concepts for Linux‑based servers and operating systems.
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product lifecycle from strategy through delivery to align with company objectives.
• Champion customer needs by shaping product vision and prioritizing features.
• Collaborate with Engineering to deliver secure, scalable enterprise software.
• Communicate product strategy to executives, customers, and partners.
• Identify and pursue new product opportunities and partnerships.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Sales, Product Ops, and Customer Success for timely releases.
• Monitor success metrics and provide roadmap updates.

Skills

Enterprise product management

Hybrid on-prem + cloud

AI‑driven development

Linux security concepts

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Kubernetes

ESXi/Hyper-V/OpenShift

KVM

Job description

Ready to join a team that's all in? At Imprivata, we deliver unified access and security management programs that eliminate friction, empowering healthcare and mission‑critical organizations to work smarter, faster, and more securely.

We believe work can be more than a job or task—it's a collective spirit; the type that emboldens creativity, embraces challenge, and fosters excitement. We are constantly raising the bar on what's possible, owning the outcome of our triumphs and trials, staying nimble amid change, and cultivating an environment where we win together. Here, your ideas matter, your differences are celebrated, and your work drives real results—for your career, your teammates, and our customers.

When you join Imprivata, you embark on a shared journey of ambition and growth. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you're looking for a place to match your passion with purpose—and where every day you can make an impact—you'll find it here.

We are seeking a Principal Product Manager - Appliance Platform to join our team. This is a hybrid opportunity based out of our Waltham, MA office.

Job Summary

The Principal Product Manager is responsible for Imprivata's Enterprise Access Management Appliance/Server Platform offering and the overall success of that business area, including adoption and growth. This role involves coordinating cross‑functional activities related to product development, release, and customer success. It requires technical knowledge of enterprise software, IaaS platforms, customer IT environments, and rapidly evolving security and compliance technologies. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of successfully growing both new and existing products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the entire product lifecycle, from strategic planning through delivery, to ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Champion customer needs by shaping product vision, developing business cases, and prioritizing features and requirements.
• Work closely with Engineering to deliver secure, scalable enterprise software solutions.
• Clearly communicate product strategy to stakeholders, including executives, customers, and partners.
• Identify and pursue new product opportunities and partnerships to drive ROI and business growth.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Sales, Product Ops, and Customer Success to ensure timely product releases.
• Monitor and report on success metrics, provide roadmap updates, and serve as a product evangelist both internally and externally.
• Other duties as assigned and required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or an equivalent discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise software product management.
• Experience managing modern hybrid (on prem + cloud) product platforms.
• Experience with AI‑driven development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of security concepts specific to Linux‑based servers and operating systems, including access control, authentication mechanisms, and secure configuration guidelines.
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Expertise in deploying applications and VMs across cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Hands‑on experience with distributed database platforms, virtualization platforms such as ESXi, HyperV, OpenShift/KVM and containerization technologies like Kubernetes.
• Skilled in architecting and maintaining resilient enterprise solutions, including Disaster Recovery strategies.
• Familiarity with Linux‑based platforms.

This position offers a total compensation range of $180,600.00 to $191,100.00 (inclusive of base salary and variable compensation, such as bonuses and incentives). In addition, more information about Imprivata's benefit offerings can be found here. This range represents the high and low end of Imprivata's compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, such as a candidate's location, skills, experience, and qualifications.

At Imprivata, we have a top‑notch work environment, developmental opportunities, a competitive total rewards package, and the desire to have fun. If you have the skills and qualifications as we have described above, we want to hear from you!

Imprivata provides equal employment opportunities, regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.