Director, Product Management (Self-Serve & Platform)

Chainguard is a trusted source for open source software, helping organizations build securely and efficiently. They are seeking a Director of Product Management to oversee their developer-first Self Serve offerings and Platform, shaping how developers interact with Chainguard while leading a team of Product Managers.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the strategy, roadmap and—most importantly—ship great products that streamline how developers adopt and build on the Chainguard platform
• Build a developer-first platform that supports integrations and partner growth
• Lead projects from ideation through launch and beyond, iteratively unlocking new customers and improving the product while overseeing maintenance and support
• Gather and respond to quantitative and qualitative data and feedback, measuring the effectiveness of your team’s efforts and changing direction when required
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Partnerships, Product Marketing, UX, and other cross-functional teams, ensuring that our product can be easily adopted by developers and security practitioners alike. Navigate cross-functional environments with clarity and influence
• Represent Chainguard externally wherever needed, including meetings with customers and prospects, partners, and industry analysts

Requirements:

• Experience recruiting, leading, and growing teams of Product Managers
• Technical depth is a must, as you'll need to quickly establish credibility with developers and speak their language
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record engaging deeply with customers and owning outcomes with hands-on execution and delivery
• Ability to take ownership and move quickly, even in ambiguity
• Ability to prioritize ruthlessly and focus on what matters most
• Experience leading a developer-first platform that serves both internal and external engineering teams
• Experience working with and building integrations alongside external partners