Principal Product Manager

Fortra

$120K *
Enterprise Technology
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
  • 5 years of experience as a Senior Product Manager, Principal Product Manager, or related role.
  • Proven track record in strategic product management linked to measurable goals and outcomes.
  • Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, Scrum, and project management tools like JIRA.
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies including AWS, Azure, and Google Workspace.
  • Knowledge of data protection techniques such as data loss prevention and encryption.

Responsibilities

  • Define the product vision and roadmap for data security solutions.
  • Gather and document both business and technical requirements through stakeholder collaboration.
  • Translate requirements into detailed product specifications and user stories.
  • Partner with engineering teams to prioritize features and manage product delivery.
  • Conduct competitive analysis and assess trends in data security and cloud computing.
  • Support go-to-market strategies with product messaging and sales materials.
  • Monitor product performance and customer feedback for ongoing improvements.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage starting from day one.
  • Immediate enrollment in 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans.
  • Flexible paid time off policy.
  • Tuition and personal development reimbursement.
  • Optional enrollment in ID Theft Protection Program.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Principal Product Manager

Job Duties: Define product vision and roadmap for data security solutions including data discovery, classification, and protection across cloud and enterprise environments. Gather and document business and technical requirements through collaboration with customers, internal stakeholders, and market research. Translate requirements into detailed product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Partner with engineering teams to prioritize features, manage trade-offs, and support product delivery through the full development lifecycle. Conduct competitive analysis and evaluate industry trends in data security, cloud computing, and enterprise software markets. Support go-to-market initiatives including positioning, product messaging, and sales enablement materials. Monitor product performance metrics and customer feedback to inform continuous improvements. Engage with enterprise customers to understand data protection, regulatory, and security requirements.

Position permits telecommuting from within the U.S.

Required education: Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.

Required experience: 60 months of progressive experience as Senior Product Manager, Principal Product Manager, or related occupation.

Additional minimum requirements: progressive work experience to include at least 60 months in the following:

1. Strategic product management tied to goals, objectives, metrics, and outcomes;

2. Agile, Scrum, APIs, distributed systems, JIRA;

3. Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace;

4. Data loss prevention (DLP), encryption methods, access control mechanisms;

5. Data analysis and reporting techniques used to interpret market trends and competitor activities.

40 hours/ week. Job site/ interview: Eden Prairie, MN. Salary $120,515 / year. EOE

At Fortra, our compensation philosophy prioritizes fair market value and internal equity, aligning with your experience and specialized skill set.

As a full-time, exempt employee at Fortra, you9ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage as of hire
  • Immediate enrollment in 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Tuition and personal enrichment reimbursement
  • Option to enroll in ID Theft Protection Program

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