Lead the evolution of security access solutions as Director of Product Management for BIG-IP Security, shaping the future of Access technologies including SASE, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), cryptographic systems, and SSL-VPN. This role is central to defining product strategy, aligning innovation with customer needs, and delivering measurable business outcomes across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic initiatives independently or with cross-functional teams, building data-driven insights to address critical business challenges such as market expansion or new product development
- Apply analytical rigor using an 80/20 mindset, integrating data from diverse sources—including financial databases, analyst reports, and customer surveys—to inform 1- and 5-year planning cycles
- Develop clear, compelling narratives to communicate strategic recommendations to executives, leadership teams, and broader employee audiences
- Synthesize complex findings into actionable business guidance, demonstrating strong judgment and strategic foresight
- Build relationships with external industry analysts to strengthen market credibility and inform product direction
- Coach and support product leaders in evaluating and testing strategic hypotheses for new initiatives
- Influence stakeholders across the organization without direct authority, ensuring alignment and execution of strategic priorities
- Identify organizational impacts of strategic insights and lead the development of forward-looking perspectives, goals, and expected outcomes
- Facilitate high-impact workshops and executive sessions, driving alignment and delivering concrete results
- Guide senior leaders in framing, assessing, and implementing strategic options
- Manage and direct team members to define product and program strategies, setting measurable objectives that support overarching business goals
- Innovate through creative application of F5 product capabilities and open-source tools to solve real-world customer challenges
- Generate timely market intelligence, including competitive analysis and user research, to guide product decisions and ensure market fit
- Contribute to product innovation and proof-of-concept efforts by researching requirements and supporting proactive system resilience
- Collaborate with marketing, engineering, services, sales, and customers to shape product roadmaps and delivery models—whether through buying, building, or partnering
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a BA/BS degree in a relevant field and bring at least five years of product management experience, with a focus on security technologies such as WAF, ZTNA, SASE, or cryptographic solutions. Proven ability to analyze complex business questions, deliver high-quality insights, and influence decision-making at senior levels is essential.
Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—are required to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences. The ideal candidate is self-driven, adaptable, and skilled in managing multiple priorities through collaboration. Leadership experience, including mentoring others and driving change through influence, is critical. An MBA is preferred but not required.
Technical Environment
Work involves regular use of Excel, PowerPoint, and Think-cell for modeling and presentation, along with 6-page strategic briefs. Data sources include Capital IQ, third-party analyst insights, and primary survey data.
Compensation & Benefits
This hybrid-position offers a competitive compensation package, with a salary range of $209,600 to $314,400, reflecting geographic and market variability. Additional components include incentive compensation, bonuses, and restricted stock units. Comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and investment in training and development support long-term growth.
Work Environment
The role operates in a hybrid model, combining in-office and remote work. Broad salary bands accommodate location-based differences, supporting flexibility for qualified candidates across regions. The culture emphasizes agility, inclusion, and employee empowerment, fostering innovation through diverse perspectives and a commitment to equitable practices.
