Chief Product Officer - Remote

Overview

The Chief Product Officer holds a key leadership position on the CIS Executive team at the Center for Internet Security. The Chief Product Officer (CPO) is responsible for developing and managing a CIS wide product portfolio consisting of CIS-developed and third-party integrated software products and services. The CPO must have a deep understanding of product development methodologies, emerging technologies, industry trends, agile practices, UX/UI design principles, and strong technical insight to make informed decisions. The CPO will analyze market data, conduct financial evaluations, and have a keen sense of market dynamics to make data-driven decisions. The CPO must be an effective leader capable of inspiring and motivating teams, setting a clear vision, fostering collaboration, and empowering team members to achieve their full potential.

 

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) makes the connected world a safer place for people, businesses, and governments through our core competencies of collaboration and innovation. We are a community-driven nonprofit responsible for industry-leading best practices for securing IT systems and data. CIS is also a trusted resource for cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery for U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) government entities and election offices.

 

CIS has an award-winning reputation for investing in its people (click here to learn more), as well as continuous learning and development. We offer our employees diverse opportunities to expand their impact personally and professionally, in their local communities, and among one another. Core Leadership Principles drive our employees at every level of the organization, empowering them to be leaders in everything they do.

 Salary Range: $260,000 - $320,000 + incentive bonus  We offer a competitive total rewards package at the Center for Internet Security:

• Base salary is determined on a number of factors including, but not limited to, education, experience and skills
• Health (PPO, EPO, HSA), Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
• $500 wellness card for Health Coverage Participants
• 401(k) with 4% Company Match, vested from the first day of hire
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Life Insurance
• Bonding Leave
• Paid Volunteering Program
• Bonus eligibility
• Paid Time Off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, personal and sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan PayDown Program
• Employee Referral program

What You'll Do

• Lead development and evolution of the CIS product portfolio. Ensure that the portfolio harmonizes CIS products and services and accomplishes a balance between mission accomplishment and revenue growth
• Oversee the development of both near and long-range product strategies and living roadmaps in an Agile product development environment. Ensure these strategies and roadmaps align with CIS mission and strategic business objectives. Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute and track progress, adapt plans as needed to meet business objectives. Using Lean Portfolio Management principles, collaborate with stakeholders to create and maintain a dynamic portfolio backlog that reflects changing market conditions and customer needs
• Develop, justify, and maintain business cases for the product portfolio and individual products while effectively managing approved budgets aligning strategy and execution
• Oversee the Product Management team across CIS, ensuring consistent application of Agile methodologies, processes, and product artifacts
• Mentor product managers and product owners to enhance their capabilities and performance, fostering a culture of self-mastery and excellence
• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation and prioritization through execution ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products
• Identify market opportunities, assess risks, and make informed decisions regarding product investments and resource allocation
• Continuously evaluate evolving technologies, market conditions, and customer feedback to inform strategic direction of products and services
• Maintain a strong focus on product quality and performance, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key customers, stakeholders, and partners, gathering feedback to drive product improvements and enhance customer satisfaction
• Assist in building and leading high-performing product teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to foster collaboration and innovation
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track product performance, customer satisfaction, and market success
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement to drive product excellence
• Lead design and user interface efforts ensuring products are intuitive, compliant, and provide a seamless user experience, resulting in high customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Collaborate and coordinate with various departments, including Marketing, Sales, Security Best Practices (SBP), and Operations to ensure effective communication, alignment, and coordination
• Report on product performance to internal and external stakeholders, including CIS senior management and the CIS Board of Directors
• Align with senior leadership on development of decision-making framework for product portfolio investments
• Manage complex product and program budgets
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (computer, software, or other engineering discipline) from an accredited college or university*
• 10+ years’ experience in a senior product management leadership role in a technology-related field
• 10+ years’ experience in product engineering
• Strong experience in product management, software development, and agile practices
• Experience leading and managing in both direct-line and heavily matrixed organizations
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management, and change management
• Experience developing processes and procedures to drive product management maturity
• Experience developing and managing complex P&L’s, developing business cases, pricing models, managing budgets, and demonstrated strong financial acumen
• Significant client-facing experience and excellent communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• The position is open to U.S. citizens and requires a favorably adjudicated DHS Fitness Review for Public Trust Positions**

It's a Plus if You Have:

• Advanced degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field
• Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) and/or Cloud Service Provider (CSP) experience
• Strong presentation capabilities
• Strong working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics using business management and intelligence software (e.g., CRM, BI tools)

*Additional years of relevant experience or a combination of an Associate’s degree or equivalent and relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.

 

**Factors that may cause a negative Fitness Review decision include:

• Criminal Conduct
• Dishonest Conduct
• Employment Misconduct
• Alcohol Abuse
• Drug Use (illegal drug use or use of a legal drug in a manner that deviates from approved medical direction) Additionally, illegal drug use includes the use of drugs that are illegal for federal purposes despite being legal in select states and countries, such as marijuana.)
• False Statements
• Financial Issues
• Have not resided in the US for three (3) of the past five (5) years

At CIS, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment in which the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and views of our employees, members, and customers are valued and respected. It is through this commitment that we are able to work together towards our common mission: to make the connected world a safer place.