Director of Product Management – AI

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Lead the development and launch of innovative AI-driven products for identity security and privileged access, shaping market strategies while collaborating across teams.
StrongDM is driven by a clear mission: Secure Access, Zero Trust. We design products and solutions that reflect this commitment, transforming the way organizations manage privileged access across their critical infrastructure. By leading with Zero Trust Privileged Access Management (PAM), we help our customers achieve secure, dynamic, and fine-grained control over access to their most sensitive resources. This focus on security has earned us an industry-leading 98% customer retention rate. Once a customer, forever a fan. That's our goal. When you work at StrongDM, you join a team committed to solving today’s security challenges with technology that works and customers who trust us to protect their most critical assets. If you ask anyone at StrongDM, you’ll find that our values truly guide everything we do—from how we innovate to how we treat each other. These values are the foundation of our culture and define who we are as a company. It may sound cliché, but we’re onto something great—and G2 agrees.  We embrace the mission We pursue mastery We win together These are the principles we embody as an organization. They influence how we work as individuals and teams, and what we look for in candidates who join us. We’re glad you’re here! If this sounds like an environment where you’d thrive, read on.  We’re seeking a visionary Director of Product Management to lead new product development in our AI initiatives, specifically focusing on identity security, authorization, and privileged access. You’ll be responsible for shaping and launching cutting-edge products and capabilities.  This role requires someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, understands the complexity of Enterprise Security, and is excited to build from zero to one, then scale. What You’ll Do
  • Own the AI product strategy: Translate emerging market trends in identity, security, and AI into actionable roadmaps and differentiated products.
  • Bridge startup speed with enterprise-grade thinking: Bring innovation to market fast, while ensuring products meet real-world customer requirements at scale.
  • Partner deeply across the org: Work closely with Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success.
  • Drive outcomes: Define and own the product from concept to launch with measurable impact that directly ties to growth, adoption, and user success.
  • Champion discovery: Lead research with CISOs, security architects, and compliance teams to validate real-world pain points and opportunities for AI-driven identity security.
  • Be a thought leader: Represent StrongDM externally — at conferences, with analysts, and with customers — to showcase our innovation story.
  • Requirements:
  • Have 5+ years in product management, with at least 3 years in security, identity/IAM, or access management.
  • Have experience in both startups and large enterprises, and can operate at high altitude or in the weeds as needed.
  • Are deeply curious about identity, trust, and authorization and have build enterprise security products.
  • Bring a builder’s mindset: You can work from zero-to-one and enjoy ambiguity, but you also know how to scale mature products.
  • Are comfortable managing a team or acting as a strong individual contributor depending on stage and needs.
  • Have exceptional storytelling skills - you can sell a vision to execs, engineers, customers, and the market.
  • Bonus Points If You:
  • Have led AI/ML-powered product initiatives from ideation to launch.
  • Familiarity with modern AI tooling and architectures, including transformer models, vector databases, prompt engineering, and MCP.
  • Compensation:
  • $245,000 - $275,000 + bonus + equity salary packages
  • Company sponsored benefits, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (free to employees and dependents)
  • 401K, HSA, FSA, short / long-term disability coverage, life insurance
  • 6 weeks of combined accrued vacation + sick time 
  • Volunteer days + standard holidays + paid parental leave
  • Generous monthly and annual stipend for internet + home office
  • Equity in a fast-growing startup
  • No travel required
  • Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

    • Equity Compensation: Equity in a fast-growing startup
    • Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (free to employees and dependents)
    • Home Office Stipend: Generous monthly and annual stipend for internet + home office
    • Paid Parental Leave: Paid parental leave
    • Paid Time Off: 6 weeks of combined accrued vacation + sick time

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    $245,000 – $275,000 per year
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