Technical Product Management Director

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

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. 

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