Data Protection Product Manager

First Distribution; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Data Protection Product Manager, der eine Schlüsselrolle in der Entwicklung und Lieferung von Datenschutzlösungen spielt. In dieser spannenden Position sind Sie für die strategische Planung und Umsetzung von Produktstrategien verantwortlich, die den sich ständig ändernden Anforderungen an Datenschutz und Compliance gerecht werden. Sie arbeiten eng mit funktionsübergreifenden Teams zusammen, um sichere und skalierbare Produkte zu entwickeln, und bringen Ihre Expertise in die Kommunikation mit internen Stakeholdern und Kunden ein. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Datenschutz und innovative Lösungen haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in SaaS oder cloudbasierten Datenschutzlösungen.
• Nachgewiesene Erfolge im Produktmanagement und Kenntnisse globaler Datenschutzgesetze.

Responsibilities

• Überwachung des gesamten Lebenszyklus von Datenschutzprodukten.
• Zusammenarbeit mit rechtlichen und Compliance-Teams zur Einhaltung von Datenschutzgesetzen.

Skills

Produktmanagement

Datenprivatsphäre

SaaS-Lösungen

Verschlüsselung

Datenanonymisierung

Stakeholder-Management

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Education

Zertifizierung im Produktmanagement

Zertifizierung im Datenschutz

Job description

As a Data Protection Product Manager at Druva, you will play a key role in the development and delivery of our data protection solutions.

This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of data privacy and protection, to ensure our products remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving data security landscape.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build innovative, scalable, and secure products that meet both customer and regulatory needs, all while driving the continued success of Druva's cloud-native data protection platform.

Druva's focus on cloud-native data protection positions the role within Druva's product ecosystem, with a specific emphasis on compliance and data security in the context of its solutions.

Performance Standards

1. Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of Druva's data protection products, ensuring timely and successful delivery while optimising performance.
2. Product Strategy Development: Design and execute product strategies that align with Druva's mission to provide secure, scalable cloud data protection solutions while meeting legal, compliance, and customer requirements.
3. Collaboration with Legal and Compliance Teams: Work closely with Druva's legal, compliance, and security teams to ensure that our data protection products comply with global data privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, and more.
4. Market and Competitive Research: Evaluate emerging trends, customer pain points, and competitor products to continuously improve Druva's data protection offerings and stay ahead in the cloud data protection space.
5. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work alongside sales, design, and marketing teams to define and deliver Druva's product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory changes.
6. Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate product progress, challenges, and updates to internal stakeholders, including executives.
7. Customer Engagement: Serve as the product expert, educating customers on Druva's data protection solutions, features, and the value of cloud-based protection for compliance.
8. Risk Mitigation: Ensure that Druva's data protection solutions are robust, secure, and scalable, effectively mitigating risks associated with data breaches, loss, and privacy violations.
9. Product Optimisation: Monitor product performance and customer feedback, using data-driven insights to prioritize enhancements and new features that drive customer satisfaction and compliance success.

Our core values include Trust, Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability, Respect, and Passion, which guide our work and culture.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Certification in product management (e.g., PMI-ACP, CSPO) or data protection (e.g., CIPP, CIPM). Previous experience in SaaS or cloud data protection solutions. Understanding of encryption, anonymization, tokenization. Experience with Druva's platform is a plus. Proven product management track record, knowledge of global data protection laws, and strong communication skills. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex launches. Data-driven decision-making skills. Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-have skills include strong analytical skills, prioritization ability, proactive mindset, and stakeholder relationship building. Physical and office requirements include having own transport, working in a semi-formal office environment, and proficiency in English. This is a permanent role with a three-month probation, requiring flexibility and dedication.

Please submit your CV along with a Motivational Letter detailing your qualifications, skills, and experiences relevant to this role to our dedicated careers email address.