Director, Technical Product Management

Onwards Together!

Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters.

Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running.

Location: Onsite, Sunnyvale, California (5 days a week in the office)

Our Team's Vision:

Our Engineering team is driven by a culture that thrives on visionary leadership, autonomy, and ownership, creating a dynamic synergy that drives us forward in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity.

When you join our team, you become part of the leader in Zero Trust Segmentation. You'll work with a cutting-edge technology stack that spans operating systems, distributed applications, and immersive UI/visualization tools.

We're shaping the future of cybersecurity. And together, we will continue to build world-class products—led by people with different perspectives, backgrounds, and a commitment to innovation in a time when the world faces its greatest cybersecurity threats in history.

Your Impact:

We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on leader to guide our Technical Product Management (TPM) team. You will play a key role in shaping Illumio’s Zero Trust security solutions, driving product messaging, go-to-market strategies, and technical engagement. As a bridge between product, engineering, sales, and marketing, you’ll ensure our innovations resonate with customers and industry leaders.

• Team Leadership & Development – Mentor and develop TPMs, fostering innovation, collaboration, and execution excellence.

• Product & Roadmap Strategy – Partner with Product Managers to define new features, prioritize customer-driven enhancements, and lead bi-annual strategic roadmap planning.

• Customer & Sales Engagement – Act as a trusted technical advisor, supporting sales teams, engaging customers, and delivering impactful roadmap and strategy sessions.

• Technical Enablement & Content – Develop demos, sales training, whitepapers, and presentations that articulate Illumio’s value proposition.

• Go-To-Market Execution – Lead product launches, craft compelling messaging, and drive sales and partner enablement.

• Marketing & Demand Generation – Drive lead-gen programs, digital marketing strategies, and regional marketing plans.

• Industry Thought Leadership – Represent Illumio at industry events, engage with analysts, and advocate for Zero Trust security best practices.

• Competitive Analysis – Stay ahead of market trends, analyzing competitor products to refine Illumio’s positioning.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Align with engineering, marketing, sales, and field teams to ensure seamless product adoption and market success.

Your Toolkit:

• 10+ years in technical product management, solutions engineering, or security networking roles.

• Proven experience leading and scaling high-performing teams.

• Deep expertise in network security, segmentation, firewalls, SDN, and cloud security.

• Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences.

• Hands-on experience in Network Security, Cloud Security, or Threat Management.

• AWS/Azure certifications preferred; experience in technical sales is a plus.

• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Know Before You Submit:

• This is an in-office position requiring you to be present in the office 5 days per week.

• To ensure your application is successful, please demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the job requirements. If any information on your resume does not match the requirements (including location), please include a cover letter explaining how you can address these gaps.

• Relocation expenses are not covered.

Compensation:

$261,000 USD - $313,000 USD

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal equity, alignment with market data, or applicable laws.

At Illumio we offer a wide range of benefits to our eligible team members. Our benefit programs vary by location and can include Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage – Health and Dependent Savings Accounts – Life and Disability Programs – Paid Parental Leave – Voluntary Benefit Programs – Company Sponsored Wellness Program – Wellness Reimbursement Program - Retirement Savings – Equity Opportunities – Paid time off and Paid Holidays – Employee Incentive Program. #LI-KD1 #LI-ONSITE

Our Commitment:

Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions drives our success and makes us stronger together. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse culture and emphasizing inclusion and belonging.

All official job offers from our company are extended directly by our recruitment team and will be sent through an official E-Signature document for your review and signature. Please be aware that we do not ask for any personal information in the process of extending offers of employment, such as financial details or social security numbers. Upon acceptance of any offer, we will request such information as part of the onboarding process prior to or on your first day of employment, and only after completing a background check through an authorized third-party vendor. If you receive any communication asking for personal details outside of these processes, please contact us immediately to verify the authenticity of the request. Your security is important to us, and we are committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience.