Full-Time

Senior Product Manager

Posted on 9/13/2024

BlueCat

BlueCat

501-1,000 employees

Provides Adaptive DNS and network security solutions

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Senior

Toronto, ON, Canada

Hybrid position based in Toronto office.

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
TCP/IP
Agile
Market Research
Product Management
SCRUM
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience delivering software products and services at an enterprise scale.
  • Skilled at agile-based development, having experience with at least scrum and/or other agile methodology.
  • BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field.
  • Proficiency in network assets, such as DNS/DHCP and TCP/IP, is essential.
  • Experience communicating conceptual ideas, engineering rationale and technical challenges both verbally and visually.
  • Experience working in a successful product organization, driving development from planning and design to release over multiple iterations internationally.
  • Experience conducting customer interviews in order to comprehensively understand their market problem. Ability to understand and capture customer needs accurately. Willingness to accept and assimilate new or conflicting information into the product requirements.
  • Experience structuring and crafting market requirements using a formal and structured methodology and to implement and/or follow the product planning process component of the product delivery process.
  • Experience performing market research, market analysis, and competitive intelligence studies.
  • Comfort building models in excel, analyzing large data sets, and reporting results clearly and accurately.
  • Have strongly held opinions and principles but are willing to be flexible when needed.
  • Feel a strong passion for technology and a strong aptitude for business strategy.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the full lifecycle of our Integrity platform features, through definition, planning, execution, deployment and sustainment.
  • An expert on the customers, market, industry, and competition.
  • Partner with Stake holders, UX and Engineering to build the technology strategy and roadmap for the platform.
  • Build and improve processes for collecting customer feedback, building requirements, and maintaining long-term roadmap.
  • Use your knowledge of cutting-edge technology to inform the technical design, development and standards.
  • Build and maintain the business case for products, including market opportunity models, user personas, and top use cases.
  • Engage with customers through interviews, small group sessions, and broader market research; gather and understand their pain points, needs, and aspirations.
  • Adjust the product roadmap based on the scope and feasibility input from Technical Program Managers and developer's team.
  • Develop and implement a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments to execute.
  • Assist Marketing team in the go-to-market planning and execution, and messaging and positioning.
  • Participate in specific sales opportunities (customer demos, roadmap alignment meetings, marketing events etc.).
  • Participate in sales enablement initiatives (training, roadmap presentations, etc.).
  • Validate the product developed by R&D against the product vision and product requirements.
  • Track and report on key metrics of product success, including revenue and customer satisfaction.

BlueCat Networks provides Adaptive DNS solutions that improve network security, efficiency, and management of hybrid cloud environments. Their products include DNS, DHCP, and IPAM solutions, which help businesses automate network functions, reduce risks, and comply with industry standards. Unlike many competitors, BlueCat transforms DNS into a security asset, enabling organizations to quickly identify and address network threats. The company aims to support enterprises in their digital transformation by offering a unified view of their network, simplifying tasks for DevOps and NetOps teams.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$27M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2001

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-20%

2 year growth

33%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for hybrid cloud solutions boosts need for BlueCat's DNS management tools.
  • Zero Trust security models create opportunities for BlueCat's DNS-based security solutions.
  • 5G network expansion boosts demand for BlueCat's IP address management solutions.

What critics are saying

  • LiveAction acquisition may disrupt BlueCat's operations and customer service.
  • APAC expansion exposes BlueCat to competition from established local players.
  • Indeni acquisition could lead to cultural clashes affecting employee morale.

What makes BlueCat unique

  • BlueCat specializes in Adaptive DNS solutions enhancing network security and hybrid cloud management.
  • Their DDI services automate network functions, reducing risks and ensuring compliance.
  • BlueCat transforms DNS from a threat vector into a robust line of defense.

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