Sr. Product Manager- Risk & Compliance at McAfee
- Type:
- Full-time
- Experience:
- Mid-Senior level
- Functions:
- Product Management
- Industries:
- Computer & Network Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Networking, Computer Software
- Posted:
- April 17, 2009
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Job Description
McAfee is looking for a Sr. Product Manager to lead the execution for its Policy Auditor Product as part of the Risk and Compliance Business Unit. The Product Manager will work in McAfee’s Plano office.
As the product requires a deep technical understanding of customer environments and applications as well as integrate with several 3rd party (non-McAfee) security management products, the individual must be comfortable working closely with the external security vendors as well as internal alliance, sales, marketing, development, QA, support, and operations teams. Additionally the individual must have a strong technical background with experience in risk management and policy compliance. The role reports to the Director of Product Management at McAfee.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drive the strategic agenda for the product line with Engineering, Sales, Operations and other departments
Define product strategy and direction; define and prioritize product requirements, feature and functionality across multiple product teams; develop product roadmaps; recommend product direction
•Partners closely with engineering to develop detailed and actionable requirements (MRD/PRD) and to assist with the timely execution of product development to specification in the agile development process.
•Reviews progress continually through product life cycle to ensure attainment of objectives – makes course corrections when and where necessary to achieve goals.
•Work with development groups during the development cycle to ensure the product meets customer requirements and perform the right tradeoffs and prioritization.
•Partners closely with sales to ensure that product plans achieve near and long-term revenue objectives.
•Partners closely with marketing, Tech Support and Sales to grow the business and ensure highest level of customer satisfaction.
•Meet with customers, field, business partners and other industry sources to identify functional requirements
Skills
• 4+ years product management experience preferably in security software companies with responsibilities spanning inbound product management
• Solid understanding of product management processes know how to create MRDs/PRDs, perform competitive analysis, feature/function prioritization and assessment
• Must be a very capable communicator and be comfortable working with a wide variety of corporate executives, sales, marketing, engineering, operations, customers and business partner
• Proven teamwork and people management skills; excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Strong technology background with business focus; well developed analytical skills; excellent project management skills
• Ability to formulate product marketing business plans, competitive analysis and product marketing requirement documents
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
MBA from a reputed university with product planning and product operations experience or 4+ years of exceptional performance in product management capacity for enterprise products (software and/or hardware)
Experience as a product manager for products in the areas of vulnerability management, SIM or IT Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC)
Experience in bringing new products and innovations to the market
Excellent communications and presentation skills
Effective management and organizational skills
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
We offer a full range of competitive benefits to our full-time employees. Our extensive plan includes company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, Paid Time Off, paid Holidays, Stock Options, Flexible Spending Account, Educational Assistance Program, 401(k), ESPP and more! Please visit us @ www.mcafee.com or apply online @ http://www.mcafeecareers.com/
McAfee Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. McAfee Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
For more information contact Ingrid_Smith@McAfee.com
Company Description
McAfee has become the world’s largest dedicated security player with revenues over $500 million annually in the network security segment of the company's security risk management portfolio. The portfolio of Secure Web, Secure Mail, Secure Firewall, Securify NBA (network behavioral analysis), coupled with McAfee’s integrated security risk management solutions, provides unmatched protection for the enterprise. For the first time, enterprise customers will receive centralized, policy-driven security management to interlock protection at the endpoint, over the network, and across the cloud.
Additional Information
- Applicants with recommendations are preferred.(You have 39 recommendations)
- Referrals through network preferred.
- No third party applications.
Job ID: 677568
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