Job Description
Vanta is a mission-driven company that empowers businesses to secure their data and grow with confidence. Our goal is to make security continuous, not just a point-in-time check.
About Vanta
We were founded in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was becoming increasingly important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest time and manpower into building a solid security foundation.
Role Overview
We are seeking a strategic Staff Product Manager to drive the development of innovative solutions that empower customers to assess and manage their suppliers' security, compliance, and risk.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and Execute Product Strategy: Develop and implement a strategy and roadmap for the VRM team, prioritizing features that address core customer needs and allow for scalable, continuous risk monitoring.
* Customer-Focused Discovery: Lead research initiatives to understand the challenges our customers face in risk management. Gather insights from direct outreach and build solutions that address their most pressing issues.
* Build Continuous Monitoring Capabilities: Define and deliver Vanta's vision for ongoing vendor risk assessment, considering what to build, buy, or partner on to provide the most robust, up-to-date insights.
* 0-to-1 Product Development: Oversee the full product lifecycle, from initial ideation through launch. Balance immediate needs with long-term strategic goals and navigate complex trade-offs.
* Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Engineering, Design, and GTM teams to ensure solutions are valuable, feasible, and user-friendly.
* Market Expansion and AI Strategy: Explore and integrate relevant data sources and AI/ML capabilities to enable more proactive, automated risk management.
Requirements
* 8+ Years in Product Management: Proven experience leading product strategy and managing teams in high-growth, B2B SaaS environments.
* Customer Empathy and Discovery Skills: A deeply customer-centric approach, with a proactive attitude toward understanding user needs and market gaps.
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* Project Execution and Prioritization: A track record of delivering results and maintaining team focus on execution.
* Interest in Security and AI/ML: Familiarity with or enthusiasm for the security space and a desire to explore how AI/ML can power vendor risk management solutions.
What We Offer
* Industry-competitive compensation
* 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage
* 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents
* Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends
* 401(k) matching
* Flexible work hours and location
* Open PTO policy
* 9 paid holidays in the US
* Offices in SF, NYC, Dublin, and Sydney