Senior Technical Product Manager

Keyfactor, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Keyfactor, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Product Manager for the Command Certificate Lifecycle Management product line in the United States with remote work options. You will define the vision, strategy, and roadmap, combining cryptographic security with machine identity management across SaaS/on-prem hybrid environments.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role demands deep security expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to translate market

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven product management experience in security, SaaS, or enterprise software.
• Deep understanding of cryptographic technologies, machine identity management, and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Product Vision & Strategy: Establish and communicate a compelling vision for Command Certificate Lifecycle Management, aligning with company objectives and industry trends.
• Roadmap Ownership: Develop and maintain the product roadmap, prioritizing initiatives across SaaS and on-prem deployments.
• Lifecycle Management: Oversee the product lifecycle from ideation to production, enabling smooth transitions from POC to production.
• Market & Customer Insights: Gather market data, engage with customers and partners to identify emerging trends and needs.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with engineering, design, documentation, support, and GTM teams.
• Requirements & Execution: Translate goals into detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Performance & Optimization: Monitor performance and drive iterative improvements in security and UX.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate updates to executives, field teams, and strategic customers.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Mentor product managers and promote innovation and learning.

Job description

About Keyfactor

Our mission is to securely connect the world: humans, machines, and AI. Keyfactor is the leader in trust infrastructure for AI and machines, helping the world's largest enterprises and government agencies take control of the cryptographic identities that safeguard every digital interaction. Behind the platform is a global team of people who care deeply about the work and each other. We move fast, think big, and show up for one another every day. If you're looking for work that matters and a team that brings out your best, we hope you'll trust your future with Keyfactor!

Title: Senior Technical Product Manager

Location: United States; Remote

Experience: Senior-Level

Job Function: Product Management

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Computer and Network Security

About the position

The Principal Product Manager for Command Certificate Lifecycle Management is responsible for defining and executing the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Command Certificate Lifecycle Management product line. This role requires deep expertise in cryptographic security, machine identity management, and SaaS/on-prem hybrid solutions. The Principal Product Manager will drive Command Certificate Lifecycle Management's evolution as the central certificate lifecycle management platform, ensuring it delivers innovative, scalable, and compliant solutions that address the needs of enterprise customers and strategic partners.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Job Responsibilities

• Product Vision & Strategy: Establish and communicate a compelling vision for Command Certificate Lifecycle Management, aligning with company strategic objectives and the evolving landscape of certificate lifecycle management, machine identity governance, and compliance (e.g., FedRAMP, PQC readiness).
• Roadmap Ownership: Develop and maintain Command Certificate Lifecycle Management's product roadmap, prioritizing initiatives such as certificate discovery, lifecycle automation, policy enforcement, deployment flexibility, advanced analytics, and integrations across the Keyfactor platform.
• Lifecycle Management: Oversee the Command Certificate Lifecycle Management product lifecycle from ideation through launch and continuous improvement, ensuring timely, high-quality releases for both SaaS and on-prem deployments. Lead the transition from POC to production, addressing friction points and supporting enablement motions.
• Market & Customer Insights: Conduct deep market research and engage with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders to identify emerging trends (e.g., PQC, SAST, CI/CD integration), competitive dynamics, and evolving customer needs.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with engineering, design, documentation, support, and go-to-market teams to deliver cohesive, customer-centric solutions. Champion the use of dedicated Confluence spaces and Zendesk for Command Certificate Lifecycle Management documentation and support resources.
• Requirements & Execution: Translate strategic goals into detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Guide development teams to deliver features such as cryptographic asset discovery, policy enforcement, and advanced analytics.
• Performance & Optimization: Monitor Command Certificate Lifecycle Management's performance using data analytics and customer feedback. Drive iterative improvements, focusing on security, scalability, and user experience.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for Command Certificate Lifecycle Management, providing regular updates to executive leadership, field teams, and strategic customers.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Mentor product managers and cross-functional contributors, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in product management for security, SaaS, or enterprise software.
• Deep understanding of cryptographic technologies, machine identity management, and agile methodologies.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency with product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) and data analytics platforms.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Master's degree (MS, MBA, or related).
• Certified Product Manager (CPM) or equivalent.
• Experience with FedRAMP, PQC, SAST, or CI/CD pipeline integrations.
• Familiarity with UX/UI best practices and technical documentation strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to drive SaaS and on-prem product launches and migrations.

Travel Requirements. Up to 10% travel time required.

Compensation

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