Own the strategic vision and backlog for internal security tools and developer portals. Prioritize security-focused epics, drive adoption of architecture policies and tooling, reduce developer friction, and connect executive security mandates with Agile delivery teams. The role requires autonomous product strategy leadership and expertise in vulnerability management, application security, cloud security or architecture, and development enablement.
AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.
WHY JOIN US
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Senior Product Owner to own the strategic vision and backlog for internal security tools and developer portals. This person prioritizes epics that reduce systemic risk, drives adoption of policy and tooling changes, and ensures new solutions cut developer friction. Strong AppSec or DevSecOps background and cross-functional autonomy are essential.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Define and prioritize user stories and epics for Workstreams 1-5, ensuring engineering efforts directly reduce systemic risk.
- Drive the adoption framework for Business Unit Architecture Champions, focusing on policy modernization and content uplift.
- Ensure that all built solutions, including ASPM ingestion and AI-SDLC scanning, reduce developer friction and enhance the internal user journey.
- Bridge the gap between executive security mandates and the Agile execution pods.
MUST HAVES
- You must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US (e.g., Green card holders, TN visa holders, GC EAD, H4 EAD, U4U with EAD), as we are unable to sponsor or take over employment visa sponsorship at this time;
- 5+ years in Technical Product Management or as a Product Owner, ideally building internal developer platforms, security tooling, or DevSecOps products.
- Experience in vulnerability management lifecycles, AppSec, Cloud Security/Architecture, and/or Development Enablement.
- Fully autonomous in driving product strategy from inception to adoption.
- Excels at data-driven decision-making and cross-functional leadership without requiring day-to-day direction.
- Upper-intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
- Prior experience acting as a Product Owner for dedicated infrastructure or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Professional growth: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
- Competitive compensation: We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.
- A selection of exciting projects: Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.
- Flextime: Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.
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