Product Manager

Black Kite; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Equity

Flexible healthcare options

Paid time off

Retirement savings programs

Job summary

Black Kite is seeking a Product Manager to own key innovations on our roadmap. You will partner with the Chief Product Officer and work with engineering, marketing, and sales to shape strategy, priorities, and use cases for Black Kite's platform.

The right candidate thinks strategically, is customer-obsessed, and thrives in a fast-paced, learning-focused environment. If you bring leadership, curiosity, and a security mindset, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a technical product manager or related role.
• Experience using AI tools is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of the Cybersecurity industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the lifecycle of projects and coordinate with development and marketing teams to deliver solutions.
• Collaborate on ideation, strategy, vision, roadmapping, and execution across the product.
• Work with product architecture and design to define customer-facing solutions.
• Conduct market analysis and pricing/competitive analysis to inform decisions.
• Advocate for the voice of the customer to drive innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organization

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Self-motivation

Ethics

Cybersecurity knowledge

AI tool experience

Education

BA or BS Degree

Job description

About this position

ABOUT BLACK KITE

Black Kite is the global leader in third-party cyber risk intelligence, trusted by more than 3,000 organizations worldwide. We give security and business leaders a continuous, outside-in view of their entire vendor ecosystem — translating complex cyber, financial, and compliance signals into clear, actionable risk intelligence.

We go beyond open standards-based cyber ratings. Black Kite helps organizations make smarter risk decisions, strengthen business resilience, and scale their third-party cyber risk management programs in an increasingly complex digital environment. Our work has earned consistent recognition from customers and industry analysts alike.

WHY BLACK KITE

We're a fast-moving, high-impact team solving one of the most critical challenges in cybersecurity today. If you're looking to do meaningful work alongside sharp, collaborative people — and grow your career in a space that matters — you're in the right place.

THE OPPORTUNITY
This is an exciting time for growth within our Product team! We are looking for a Product Manager to own some key innovation projects within our roadmap. In this role, you will be at the center of making things happen. You'll work closely with (and report to) the Chief Product Officer, as well as partner cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, and sales teams to support and contribute to strategy development, priorities, and use cases for Black Kite's platform.

What makes this role successful?

You like to think strategically to define priorities. You are passionate about your customers’ problems and spend time empathizing with them. You are ambitious and understand that getting the details right can make the difference between success and failure. You are also someone who enjoys continuously learning while trying to apply new concepts to existing methods. If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you!

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

• Own the lifecycle of projects and work with the various development & marketing teams to bring solutions to our customers and internal stakeholders
• Continually collaborate in all aspects of Black Kite innovation including product ideation, strategy, vision, roadmapping, & execution
• Work with product architecture and design to build a vision for customer solutions
• Perform and analyze the market and strategies related to the product, including conducting pricing & competitive analysis
• Portrays the voice of the customer as a means to communicate ideas to foster innovation

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• BA or BS Degree, as well as 3+ years experience as a technical product manager, product manager, integration engineer, sales engineer, or related field
• Evidence of strong leadership skills, ownership, and creativity with a strong interest in using AI tools
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Great analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good organization and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to prioritize effectively, and to apply critical thinking and good judgment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with team members and customers at all levels
• Strong personal drive, passion, enthusiasm and ethics
• Understanding of the Cybersecurity industry, a plus

The expected base compensation range for this role is $120,000-$135,000.Compensation at Black Kite is more than just base pay — we offer a total rewards program that includes performance-based bonuses, equity, flexible healthcare options, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. The annual base salary range for this position represents a nationwide market range and reflects a broad spectrum of salaries for this role across the United States. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as qualifications, skills, experience, and the scope, complexity, and location of the role