Director, Product - XDR

At Arctic Wolf, we're not just navigating the cybersecurity landscape - we're redefining it. Our global team of dedicated Pack members is driving innovation and setting new industry standards every day. Our impact speaks for itself: we've earned recognition on the Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, Fortune Future 50, and Fortune Cyber 60 lists, and we recently took home the 2024 CRN Products of the Year award. We’re proud to be named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response Services and earning a Customers' Choice distinction from Gartner Peer Insights. Our Aurora Platform also received CRN’s Products of the Year award in the inaugural Security Operations Platform category. Join a company that’s not only leading, but also shaping, the future of security operations. 

Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Director, Product – Extended Detection & Response to be part of making this happen.   

The Director of Product Management will be a pivotal member of Arctic Wolf’s Product team, focusing on Extended Detection and Response. This role will support the strategic goals of Arctic Wolf by enabling product management processes, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving operational success. This role works closely with the R&D team to ensure product delivery aligns with strategic objectives. 

This position is ideal for someone with broad exposure in the Cybersecurity market, who has deep technical ability and strong relationships within the industry. This role would suit someone with a solid understanding of APIs and Security Analyst workflows.  
 
This role will play a critical role in delivering an XDR product to market. 

LOCATION: This role is open to Remote-United States, Remote-Canada, Hybrid-Eden Prairie-MN-US, Hybrid-Waterloo-ON-CA.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Product Strategy & Execution: 

  • Define and execute the product strategy for Extended Detection and Response in alignment with the overall company roadmap and go-to-market objectives 

  • Develop and maintain relationships directly with internal key influencers/leaders (e.g. key engineering leaders, user-experience leaders, and sales engineering teams) to inform and execute product priorities 

  • Work closely with the Customer SOC team to develop a virtuous cycle of feature delivery that empowers our internal teams and delivers value to our customers & partners 

  • Collaborate with other Product Managers and teams within Arctic Wolf, identifying interactions, flagging dependencies/risks, aimed at delivering cross product and cross business unit deliverables while ensuring that the best company-level decisions are taken 

  • Develop and maintain relationships directly with internal key influencers/leaders (e.g. key engineering leaders, user-experience leaders, and sales engineering teams) to inform and execute product priorities 

  • Own and proactively drive accomplishment of the operational needs within your assigned area of the team. 

  • Collaborate with UX team to ensure that the user experience of each release is at the center of what is delivered  

  • Collaborate with R&D team to translate high-level product goals into detailed requirements and actionable deliverables. 

  • Own product backlog prioritization for engineering teams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. 

  • Analyze and report on product performance, identifying opportunities for optimization and innovation. 
     

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: 

  • Work closely with our Security Services & Customer Experience teams who deliver our Support and Managed Services 

  • Collaborate cross functionally with R&D, Alliances, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to align on initiatives and deliverables 
     

• Operational Excellence: 

  • Help streamline internal processes to improve development efficiency and delivery timelines. 
     

• Team Building: 

  • Establish strong relationships with the Product teams at Arctic Wolf to drive the delivery of an XDR product to market 

Qualifications: 

• 10+ years’ experience in a technical or product role 

• Experience working with global teams, especially in offshore environments. 

• Strong technical aptitude and familiarity with SaaS or cybersecurity products is highly preferred. 

• Proven track record of working with engineering teams to deliver high-quality products on time. 

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to manage cross-functional relationships across time zones. 

Preferred Skills: 

• Prior experience scaling a product team in a rapidly growing organization. 

• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and analytics platforms. 

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and risk management frameworks is a plus. 

About Arctic Wolf

At Arctic Wolf, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards, including Top Workplace USA (2021-2024), Best Places to Work – USA (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2024), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2024). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 7,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains the most trusted name in the industry. 

Our Values  

Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that—by protecting people’s and organizations’ sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk— we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good.  

We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here.   

We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities.  

All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including:  

• Equity for all employees 

• Flexible time off and paid volunteer days 

• RRSP and 401k match 

• Training and career development programs 

• Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical, mental health, dental, disability, life and AD&D, and value-added services 

• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health services 

• Fertility support and paid parental leave 

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our entire employee experience as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodations by emailing [email protected].  

Security Requirements

• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies). 

• Background checks are required for this position.  

• This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).  Please note that, if applicable, an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations.