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Director Of Product Management, Platform

Horizon3.ai is a fast-growing, remote cybersecurity company dedicated to the mission of enabling organizations to proactively find, fix and verify exploitable attack vectors before criminals exploit them.

Our flagship product, the NodeZero platform, delivers production-safe autonomous pentests and other key assessment operations that scale across the largest internal, external, cloud, and hybrid cloud environments.

We are seeking a Director of Product Management, Platform to lead our platform product portfolio and manage a team of product managers focused on the core capabilities that make NodeZero enterprise-ready, extensible, and reliable at scale. You will work closely with the Vice President of Product and senior engineering leadership to define and execute the platform strategy that underpins every experience in our product.

In this role, you will serve as a player/coach: you will directly manage a team of product managers responsible for enterprise experience, integrations/APIs/MCP server and agentic workflows, performance and reliability, and MSP/MSSP functionalitywhile also owning a hands-on product area yourself, with particular emphasis on platform performance, reliability, and operational excellence.

You will be responsible for ensuring our platform is scalable, observable, secure, and easy to integrate with the broader security and IT ecosystem. You will define and drive the platform capabilities that enable feature teams, partners, and customers to build, automate, and operate on top of NodeZero with confidence.

You are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can move fluidly between strategic thinking and tactical execution, and is comfortable making decisions that impact multiple product lines. You will partner cross-functionally with Engineering, SRE, Customer Success, Marketing, Support, Sales, and other Product leaders to deliver platform functionality that improves system stability, accelerates development, and unlocks enterprise and partner growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Platform product strategy and vision
• People leadership and team development
• Player/coach ownership of performance and reliability
• Enterprise experience and governance
• Integrations, APIs, and MCP server
• MSP/MSSP platform capabilities
• Roadmap and portfolio management
• Cross-functional alignment and delivery
• Metrics, insights, and experimentation
• Voice of customers and partners

What you'll bring:

• 8+ years of product management experience in B2B SaaS, with significant time spent on platform, infrastructure, or deeply technical products
• 3+ years of experience leading and managing product managers, with a demonstrated ability to act as a player/coach
• Deep understanding of SaaS architectures, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and multi-tenant platforms
• Proven experience owning or materially influencing reliability and performance domains, including SLAs, SLOs, SLIs, error budgets, and incident management practices
• Experience building enterprise capabilities such as identity and access management, administration workflows, governance, and compliance-enabling features
• Strong background in API platforms, integrations, and/or developer experience; comfortable working with RESTful APIs, authentication standards, and integration ecosystems
• Familiarity with MSP/MSSP operating models, including multi-tenant management, delegated administration, and service-provider-centric workflows (experience in this space is a strong plus)
• Excellent cross-functional leadership skills; able to partner effectively with Engineering, SRE, Marketing, Sales, Support, and Customer Success, and influence senior stakeholders
• Data-driven decision making, with experience defining product and operational metrics and using insights to guide prioritization and iteration
• Clear, confident communicator who can translate complex technical concepts into simple, actionable narratives for executives, customers, and internal teams
• Comfort operating in Agile environments, managing backlogs, making trade-offs, and shipping iteratively in collaboration with distributed teams

Preferred education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• An advanced degree in engineering or business is preferred

If you are an experienced product leader with a background in platform products and are passionate about building reliable, scalable, and extensible cybersecurity platforms, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team and play a critical role in helping customers succeed with our cutting-edge solutions.

Travel required: We are a fully remote company, and this job may require up to 25% of travel to be successful.

Compensation and values: At Horizon3, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and our compensation philosophy reflects this core value. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and rewarded for their contributions.

Our compensation structure is designed to be fair, competitive, and transparent, ensuring that every team member is recognized and compensated equitably across roles, levels, and locations.

In accordance with various states' transparency regulations, we provide the following salary range information for this position:

• Base salary range: $200,000 - $285,000 annually. The exact salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and relevant skills.
• Additional compensation: This role may also be eligible for an equity package (in the form of stock options). If any other compensation benefits apply, they will be discussed during the interview process.

Perks of Horizon3.ai:

• Inclusive team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
• Growth opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career development opportunities.
• Innovative culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Remote work: We are a 100% remote company. Enjoy the flexibility to work in the way that supports you and brings out your best.
• Competitive compensation: We offer competitive salary and benefits which include health, vision and dental care for you and your family, a flexible vacation policy, and generous parental leave.

You belong here:

Horizon3 is not just an equal opportunity employer we are a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental principles of our culture and success. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, hair length or any other legally protected status by law.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means we strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that reflects the varied communities we serve. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our ability to create cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.

At Horizon3, every team member is valued and supported in an environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Come be a part of Horizon3, where your unique contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless.

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