Principal Product Manager - Data Security (Hybrid)

CrowdStrike; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leader compensation

Wellness programs

Vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Adoption leave

Professional development

Employee networks

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking a seasoned Principal Product Manager to drive large-scale distributed systems and deliver customer-centric data protection solutions. You will guide cross-functional teams across engineering, delivery, R&D, marketing, sales, and support to ship high-impact products.

This hybrid role requires at least 2 days on-site per week at a posted U.S. location, with global collaboration across time zones and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading complex products in large organizations.
• Experience in data security or cloud security markets is preferred.
• Global experience with international teams and markets.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs and pain points to deliver high-value products.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, delivery, R&D, marketing, sales, and support to ship on time.
• Manage relationships with senior stakeholders to align initiatives.
• Collaborate with delivery and R&D to ensure feasibility and timely delivery.
• Partner with GTM teams to plan and execute product launches.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Technical proficiency

Customer centricity

Project management

Job description

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About The Role:

We're looking for a seasoned Principal Product Manager to join our team, with experience in developing large-scale, complex distributed systems and a proven track record of delivering customer-centric solutions. If you're a forward-thinking and innovative product leader with a passion for data security, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Product:

CrowdStrike Falcon Data Protection solution is a pioneering platform that offers runtime data security across endpoint, cloud, SaaS, and AI environments, providing unparalleled data visibility and protection. As a leader in the data security landscape, we're committed to innovation and setting new benchmarks.

This role is hybrid, requiring at least 2 days per week on-site at one of the posted locations.

What You'll Do:

• Customer Focus: Deeply understand customer needs and pain points to deliver products that provide exceptional value.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams, including engineering, delivery, R&D, marketing, sales, and customer support, to deliver high-quality products on time.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including senior executives, to ensure alignment and support for product initiatives.
• Collaboration with Delivery and R&D: Work closely with delivery and R&D teams to ensure product feasibility and timely delivery.
• Go-to-Market Coordination: Partner with go-to-market teams to develop and execute strategies for launching products successfully.

What You'll Need:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading complex products within a large organization.
• Industry Focus: Preferably experienced in the data security or cloud security market.
• Global Experience: Experience working with global teams and managing products for international markets.
• Flexible approach to working across time zones (US) and occasional international travel
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Skills And Competencies:

• Leadership: Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide teams through complex projects.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Proficiency in English is critical.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of resolving issues and delivering successful products.
• Technical Proficiency: Understanding of data security, cloud security technologies, and emerging trends in the security market.
• Customer Centricity: Strong focus on customer satisfaction and the ability to translate customer needs into actionable product features.
• Project Management: Experience with project management tools and methodologies to ensure effective planning and execution of product initiatives.

Benefits Of Working At CrowdStrike:

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

Right to Work

CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $160,000 - $250,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.