Principal Product Manager, Security

ClickHouse; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 210,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Healthcare

Equity in the company

Time off

Home office stipend

Global gatherings

Job summary

ClickHouse is seeking an experienced Product Manager with a strong security background to shape and execute the product strategy for security offerings. You will own the vision, roadmap, and collaboration with engineering and sales to deliver robust, secure products for enterprise customers.

The role emphasizes translating security requirements into actionable specs and driving go-to-market and documentation efforts, while acting as a security SME across the company.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of product management in B2B SaaS with a security focus.
• Experience with database security principles and best practices.
• Certifications in security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+).
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and IAM topics.

Responsibilities

• Define and evangelize the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for security-focused features and products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback sessions.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, sales, and marketing to deliver secure products.
• Translate complex security requirements into clear product specifications and user stories.
• Prioritize backlog and manage trade-offs to optimize business value and customer satisfaction.
• Drive product launches including go-to-market strategy, sales enablement, and documentation.
• Monitor product performance, gather insights, and iterate on features based on data.
• Act as security subject matter expert within the organization.

Skills

Security-focused PM

Database security

Networking basics

IAM knowledge

Security certifications

Education

Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+

Tools

ClickHouse/SQL databases

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager with a strong background in security to join our dynamic team. This role will be crucial in defining and executing the product strategy for our security offerings, ensuring our products are robust, reliable, and secure, and that they meet the evolving needs of our customers. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of database security, networking, and identity management, and will be adept at navigating the complexities of product development from conception to launch.

What You Will Do

• Define and evangelize the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for security-focused features and products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback sessions to identify opportunities and inform product decisions.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, sales, and marketing teams to deliver high-quality, secure products.
• Translate complex security requirements into clear, concise product specifications and user stories.
• Prioritize product backlog and manage trade-offs to optimize for business value and customer satisfaction.
• Drive product launch activities, including go-to-market strategy, sales enablement, and user documentation.
• Monitor product performance, gather insights, and iterate on product features based on data and user feedback.
• Act as a subject matter expert for security within the organization, providing guidance and insights to various stakeholders.

About You

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in product management in B2B SaaS, with a significant focus on security products or features.
• Proven experience with database security principles and best practices.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and their implications for security.
• In-depth knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) topics.
• Certifications in security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+).
• Demonstrated experience in quality assurance processes and methodologies.
• Solid background in program management, including planning, execution, and risk management.
• Prior experience in security engineering is required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience securing a data platform, database product, or real-time analytics service.
• Familiarity with ClickHouse or other databases such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift.
• Experience supporting BYOC or private deployment models.
• Background working with open source software or developer-focused products.

Perks

• Flexible work environment - ClickHouse is a globally distributed company and remote-friendly. We currently operate in over 25 countries.
• Healthcare - Employer contributions towards your healthcare.
• Equity in the company - Every new team member who joins our company receives stock options.
• Time off - Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement in other countries.
• A USD$500 Home office setup if you’re a remote employee.
• Global Gatherings – We believe in the power of in‑person connection and offer opportunities to engage with colleagues at company‑wide offsites.

Culture - We All Shape It

As part of a rapidly scaling start-up, you will be instrumental in shaping our culture.

Are you interested in finding out more about our culture? Learn more about our values here. Check out our blog posts or follow us on LinkedIn to find out more about what’s happening at ClickHouse.

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Compensation Range: $210K - $310K