Overview

Your Future. Secured. ISC2 is a force for good. As the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals, our core values — Integrity, Advocacy, Commitment, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Excellence — drive everything we do in support of our vision of a safe and secure cyber world. Our globally recognized, award-winning portfolio of certifications provide an independent and globally recognized endorsement of cybersecurity knowledge, skills and experience for all career levels. Our charitable arm, the Center for Cyber Safety and Education, enables ISC2 and our members to serve the public by educating the most vulnerable about cyber risks and empowering access to enter and thrive in the cyber profession. Learn more at ISC2 online and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. When you join ISC2, you’ll demonstrate your commitment to an inclusive and equitable environment. Your support of the unique perspectives and experiences shared by our global cybersecurity workforce and profession will be recognized. We invite you to take an active role in helping us create a true sense of belonging across our organization — an environment of authenticity, trust, empowerment and connectedness that empowers all of our successes. Learn more.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Product Strategy is responsible for developing and executing an enterprise product strategy and annual products plans to meet the dynamic needs of the cybersecurity profession. This critical position works closely with teams throughout the organization — and with ISC2’s 650,000 members, associates and candidates — to drive innovation, enhance program engagement and optimize revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, enterprise product strategy

• Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive dynamics within the global cyber security landscape includes engaging internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback and insights to inform strategy development

• Collaborate with teams throughout the organization to ensure alignment and integration of product strategy with other strategic initiatives.

• Develop business cases, ROI analyses and pricing strategies to ensure sustainable revenue growth and profitability of the product portfolio.

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor product performance, analyze results, and drive continuous improvement.

• Nurture strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and vendors to support product development and go-to-market strategies.

• Manage volunteer subject matter experts to support strategy development, including advisory panels and taskforces by subject area and industry verticals.

Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to demonstrate and support the organization’s 5 core values – integrity; advocacy; commitment; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and excellence.

• Professionalism with a high degree of business savvy and strong demonstration of intellect, executive presence, and business acumen.

• High sense of urgency and willingness to do what it takes to meet goals while maintaining the absolute highest standards in terms of honesty, integrity, and business ethics.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills that exhibit focus and drive for relationship building and working collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders to support initiatives.

• Innovative and dynamic strategic thinker with passion for supporting and serving the global cybersecurity community .

• Self-starter who provides creative and pragmatic solutions to business issues and problems.

• A positive, results-oriented attitude, with a sense of creativity and enthusiasm.

Qualifications

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to demonstrate and support the 5 Company Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Unity, Accountability, Agility

• Ability to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diversity; serve as a role model to promote DEI best practices

• Demonstrated success developing and executing product strategies that are commercially successful

• Exceptional interpersonal, networking, and stakeholder management skills with emphasis on verbal communication and interfacing with a diverse array of people

• Strong computer and technical skills including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet and web applications

• Proven analytical skills for developing data analysis and quantitative strategies

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute on a professional development product meeting budgets and deadlines, and growing revenue

• Demonstrated skills in complex decision-making, problem-solving and planning

• Strong analytical thinking and innovation skills

• Strong systems thinking and relationship management skills, including ability to influence internal and external stakeholders

• Experience managing relationships with prominent professionals

• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and public speaking skills; confidently articulate information in a professional manner to individuals at all levels including internal and external stakeholders and clients

• Understanding of membership-based organizations, their dynamics, and the unique challenges and opportunities they face

Education and Work Experience

• 7+ years of experience in product management or product strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, economics, or a related field.

• Experience working in cybersecurity, preferred.

• Strong knowledge of professional certification, continuing education programs, or professional development products, required.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Ability to travel up to 20% of time, may also include overnight and international travel

• Work normal business hours and extended hours when necessary

• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting, for prolonged period

• Regular use of office equipment such as a computer/laptop and monitor computer screens #LI-remote

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic as protected by applicable law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

Job LocationsUS-Remote | UK-Remote

Posted Date2 months ago(7/18/2024 1:50 PM)

Job ID 2024-1853

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Category Strategy