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Sr. Product Manager - PKI & Post Quantum Cryptography (Remote)

Entrust Limited
Cambridge
1 year ago
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The Company:

Entrust relies on curious, dedicated and innovative individuals whom anticipate the future and provide solutions for a more connected, mobile and secure world. Entrust’s technologies and expertise help government agencies, enterprises and financial institutions in more than 150 countries serve and safeguard citizens, employees and consumers.

We Believe:Securing identities is most effective when we value all identities. We are committed to ensuring that, through diversity and inclusion, the many voices that make up our communities are heard. From unconscious bias training for managers to global affinity groups that create connections both within and across our enterprise, Entrust expects and encourages all individuals to accept and respect one another. And, of course, to be themselves.

Position Overview

The rise of digital business is rapidly driving an increased number of machines in an organization, and proper security requires these machines are secured by a credential/certificate/identity. Entrust and our core PKI technology is uniquely positioned to help customers accelerate their digital business strategies by establishing trust in their infrastructure and interactions. Doing so requires new delivery models, innovations, and relationships with key players in a rapidly changing ecosystem. Public Key Infrastructure is synonymous with the Entrust brand, we have a great and growing customer footprint, and we’re accelerating investments in these areas. 

We are seeking a Sr Product Manager to join our growing PKI product team. This position will be responsible for developing product roadmaps, solution requirements and leading cross-functional teams to ultimately deliver solutions with unique value to our customers and that help us achieve our business level goals. The Sr Product Manager will have a mix of Inbound and outbound Product Management responsibilities.

This role is either fully-remote or hybrid in one of our offices in Kanata, Ontario, Boston, Spain, MA, UK, or Singapore office.

Our Product Team Values

Great Products - We believe in developing a great product through a deep understanding of our users with a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods, creative use of technology, exemplary design, and an open mindedness to new ideas. Great Team Spirit - We believe that the whole product team - engineers, designers, and product managers - should be actively empowered to contribute to product development. High Speed - We believe in the lean approach of quickly validating assumptions with evidence and iterating quickly. Customer Commitment - We are committed to improving the lives of our customers and providing the best possible work environment for our team members.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute PKI, Post Quantum Cryptography, IoT, and Certificate Life Cycle Management product strategies and roadmap within the boundaries of the defined portfolio strategy. Shaping the product portfolio strategy. Own the prioritization of product requirements and user stories for new products/services as well as enhancements / change requirements for existing products/services to meet changing market and competitive needs. Lead cross-functional teams consisting of engineers, operations, marketing, and stakeholders from business units to develop, implement and maintain products as ensure timely deployments of product releases. Evangelize solution value proposition and offerings at customer visits, sales training, seminars, and trade shows. Provide product support to sales, support, customers and other stakeholders. Facilitate customer and Partner proof of concepts and integrations. Help develop and review content sales/marketing collateral (e.g. customer presentations, white papers, competitive briefings, product demonstrations, data sheets, and FAQs)

Basic Qualifications

Strong desire to develop new and enhance existing Cyber Security products, taking ownership, drive improvements. Strong product management skills including product pricing development, and business sense. Well-organized working style. Ability to structure and prioritize work in a manner that best fits the team and company needs. Demonstrated success in leading and influencing cross-functional teams. AGILE development processes experience Experience creating specifications for use by both technical and non-technical readers. Excellent written communication skills and well-honed presentation skills. Able to communicate complex issues and findings in a clear, structured manner appropriate for intended audience. Must have unrestricted work authorization for USA, Canada, Asia, or Europe. Ability to travel internationally up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or related technical discipline Experience in PKI, Post Quantum Cryptography, Certificate Life Cycle Management, IoT, and Cryptographic technologies including hardware security. Experience in IT Network Scanners, and IT Security Discovery Agents Experience working with shared managed Cloud, dedicated Enterprise, and Government applications. Understanding and experience working with Edge Node, or End Entity Clients respectively Agents Highly collaborative team player with a “whatever it takes” mentality. Able to work in a team environment with members in remote locations. Able to work autonomously and manage multiple ongoing products. Flexible and comfortable to perform in unstructured or ambiguous situations and adapt as business evolves. Ability to think strategically, holistically, and from a customer viewpoint.

About Entrust

Entrust keeps the world moving safely by enabling trusted identities, payments and data protection around the globe. Today more than ever, people demand seamless, secure experiences, whether they’re crossing borders, making a purchase, or accessing corporate networks. With our unmatched breadth of digital security and credential issuance solutions, it’s no wonder the world’s most entrusted organizations trust us.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments across our global organizations. We encourage applications from women, visible minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, and Aboriginal people. If contacted regarding a position, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require or contact should you have questions or concerns.
 

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Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

Recruiter:

Grace Rusingiza

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