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Cyber Security, Product Director

GTT, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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Title:

Cyber Security, Product Director

Location:

US Based (Remote)

Department:

Product and Technology

Role Summary As Director of Product Management, Cybersecurity, you will own the vision, strategy, and execution of our cybersecurity portfolio. You will guide the development of differentiated products and managed services such as Zero Trust, DDoS mitigation, MDR, IAM, NAC, EDR/XDR, CSPM, and cloud-native defense.

Your mission is to drive innovation and profitable growth by building compelling offerings that strengthen our role as a trusted partner in enterprise digital transformation. You will combine deep market insight, technical expertise, a focus on digital customer experience, and financial discipline to scale solutions that meet the evolving demands of enterprise security leaders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Define and own the cybersecurity product and managed services roadmap, aligned with GTT’s Envision strategy and enterprise customer needs.

Identify opportunities in AI/ML-driven security, Zero Trust architectures, and cloud-native defense, and network security to ensure competitive differentiation.

Translate regulatory and technology trends (e.g., DORA, NIS2) into actionable strategies that drive adoption.

Build and scale managed security service offerings that address customer requirements for resiliency, compliance, and advanced threat defense.

Lead the full product lifecycle: from business case, product development through launch, pricing, adoption, and ongoing lifecycle management.

Oversee pricing, packaging, and go-to-market alignment to maximize portfolio growth.

Integrate digital customer experience as a core element of new product design, ensuring intuitive interfaces, measurable outcomes, and seamless customer interactions.

Partner with Sales, Marketing, Solutions Architects, Engineering, and Service Delivery to ensure operational readiness, market readiness, and successful execution.

Develop strong, data-driven business cases that clearly demonstrate market opportunity, ROI, and financial viability to secure company investment.

Own P&L accountability for the cybersecurity portfolio and manage to revenue, margin, and growth targets.

Apply financial acumen to portfolio decisions, balancing innovation with disciplined investment.

Customer Focus

Engage directly with enterprise clients, CISOs, and industry analysts to capture insights and validate direction.

Ensure offerings address customer pain points around visibility, resilience, and compliance, while driving adoption through a product-led growth approach.

Champion a product-led growth mindset to accelerate adoption and usage.

Team & Influence

Lead and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and results.

Build and manage vendor partnerships and service creation with key security technology providers.

Represent GTT at conferences, analyst briefings, and industry forums as a thought leader.

Required Experience/Qualifications

BS/ MS degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration with a technology focus, Data Science/AI); MBA preferred.

8+ years in product management with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Proven success building cybersecurity products and managed services (e.g., MDR, threat intelligence, DDoS, IAM, NAC, EDR/XDR, DLP, CSPM, container security) with hands‑on experience across cloud, networking, and AI/ML‑powered enterprise platforms.

Strong understanding of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and its application in enterprise security strategy.

Strong financial acumen, with a track record of building business cases to secure executive investment and drive portfolio growth.

Vendor and partner management expertise, with success forging strategic alliances.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a collaborative leadership style and the ability to influence stakeholders up to the C‑suite.

Demonstrated ability to lead in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments.

Desired Attributes

Broad knowledge of cybersecurity domains such as cryptography, application security, and information security beyond NIST, with the ability to apply frameworks in practical contexts.

Track record of data‑driven decision making and business impact.

Familiarity with UX design principles and product‑led growth methodologies.

Analytical problem solver who thrives in complexity.

Core Competencies

Strategic Judgment:

Balances innovation with practicality, making decisions that advance long‑term growth while managing risk

Execution Discipline:

Drives complex initiatives from idea to measurable outcomes with precision and accountability

Influence Without Authority:

Gains alignment across executives, peers, and partners through credibility and trust

Financial Rigor:

Applies strong commercial acumen to prioritize investments, justify spend, and deliver profitable results

Customer Empathy:

Understands enterprise buyers and CISOs deeply, translating needs into differentiated solutions

Resilience Under Pressure:

Maintains clarity and focus in high‑stakes, fast‑moving environments

Adaptability:

Adjusts quickly to new threats, technologies, or market signals while keeping teams aligned

Clarity and Communication:

Keeps executives, peers, and teams informed, aligned, and accountable for delivery

Innovation & Problem Solving:

Identifies opportunities in emerging threats and technologies, driving creative but practical solutions

Talent Development:

Coaches, motivates, and elevates team members to operate at their highest potential

Storytelling:

Communicates complex security and technical concepts simply and persuasively to varied audiences

Ecosystem Mindset:

Builds and leverages partnerships to extend capabilities beyond internal resources

Why Join GTT

Shape the future of a global cybersecurity portfolio in a company operating a Tier‑1 IP backbone.

Influence product strategy at the intersection of networking and cybersecurity.

Work with leading vendors and innovative technologies across AI, Zero Trust, and cloud security.

Join a culture committed to customer success, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Seniority Level Director

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Information Technology

Industries Computer and Network Security

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