Technical Product Manager

Blackduck; Finland (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Duck Software, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technical Product Manager to drive Defensics, the company’s fuzz-testing platform. The role blends product leadership with deep technical ownership and sales engineering, emphasizing customer engagement and measurable business impact.

You will own strategy, partner with engineering, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable testing capabilities while translating complex protocol concepts into clear business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Technical Product Management or Product Leadership roles.
• Strong background in cybersecurity, application security, or protocol testing.
• Experience with fuzz testing, network protocols, or vulnerability discovery tools.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with highly technical customers and engineering teams.
• Track record of delivering complex technical products to market.

Responsibilities

• Own the product vision, roadmap, and execution for Defensics.
• Define and prioritise features based on customer needs and market trends.
• Partner with engineering to deliver high-quality, scalable security testing capabilities.
• Drive end-to-end product lifecycle management from concept to release.
• Lead deep technical engagements with customers, prospects, and partners.
• Mentor and guide junior product managers and technical contributors.

Skills

Technical depth

Stakeholder management

Customer-facing communication

Product strategy

Pre-sales collaboration

Problem-solving

Agile development

Job description

Black Duck Software, Inc. helps organizations build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. Black Duck, a recognized pioneer in application security, provides SAST, SCA, and DAST solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities and defects in proprietary code, open source components, and application behavior. With a combination of industry-leading tools, services, and expertise, only Black Duck helps organizations maximize security and quality in DevSecOps and throughout the software development life cycle.

Overview

We are looking for a Lead Technical Product Manager to drive the strategy, development, and market success of Defensics, Black Duck’s industry-leading fuzz-testing platform. This is a senior, hybrid role that sits at the intersection of product management, deep technical leadership, and sales engineering, with a strong focus on customer engagement and real‑world impact.

This role is ideal for a product leader who thrives in highly technical environments, enjoys working close to customers, and can translate protocol-level complexity into clear business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Product Leadership & Strategy

• Own the product vision, roadmap, and execution for Defensics
• Define and prioritise features based on customer needs, market trends, and competitive insights
• Partner with engineering to deliver high‑quality, scalable security testing capabilities
• Drive end‑to‑end product lifecycle management from concept to release

Technical Product Ownership

• Act as the subject matter expert in fuzz testing, protocol security, and application security
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear product requirements and value propositions
• Work closely with engineering on protocol‑level functionality and integrations
• Ensure the product meets enterprise‑grade performance, scalability, and security standards

Customer Engagement & Sales Engineering

• Lead deep technical engagements with customers, prospects, and partners
• Support sales teams through pre‑sales activities, demos, and solution positioning
• Translate customer challenges into product enhancements and innovation opportunities
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers on security testing best practices

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Customer Success teams
• Influence stakeholders at all levels to align on product strategy and execution
• Mentor and guide junior product managers and technical contributors

Required Experience

• Proven experience in Technical Product Management or Product Leadership roles
• Strong background in cybersecurity, application security, or protocol testing
• Experience working with fuzz testing, network protocols, or vulnerability discovery tools
• Demonstrated ability to engage with highly technical customers and engineering teams
• Track record of delivering complex technical products to market

Key Skills

• Technical depth (protocols, APIs, security testing)
• Stakeholder management & influencing
• Customer‑facing communication & storytelling
• Product strategy & roadmap ownership
• Pre‑sales / sales engineering collaboration
• Problem‑solving & analytical thinking
• Agile / product development methodologies

Nice to Have

• Experience with DevSecOps or secure SDLC practices
• Knowledge of enterprise security tools and platforms
• Background in software development or engineering
• Experience working in global, cross‑functional environments

Why Join Black Duck?

• Work on a market‑leading security product used by global enterprises
• Operate in a high‑impact, customer‑facing role shaping product direction
• Be part of a company at the forefront of application security and open source risk management
• Collaborate with world‑class technical and commercial teams

Black Duck is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or military service status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black Duck complies with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination in every jurisdiction where it operates and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.