Product Manager – CNAPP, Security

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Hybrid (Downtown, Toronto)

Duration: 6 months (Possibility of extension, or conversion to full time employee)

Our client, a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto is looking for a Product Manager – CNAPP, Security to be responsible for defining the product requirements, security policies, prioritizing features, and managing the product development process. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

  • Closely work with architects on technical product solutioning and entablements
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the Bank – cloud security engineering, technology, security architecture, security advisory, network – to drive CNAPP PoC, vendor selection and Business Case for implementation
  • Work closely with IS&C stakeholders to define an intake model for all Cloud Security initiatives and work with channel teams to capture requirements and build a roadmap for implementation
  • Communicate regularly with various business channels on the progress made for various projects in the pipeline
  • Manage and prioritize the product backlog, along with new features and enhancements we require from the product

Product Strategy

  • Contribute to the success of our product strategy by driving stakeholder alignment, maintaining a clear RACIs and clearly articulating MVP success criteria and rollout plans
  • Facilitate forums and prepare the team for constructive collaboration sessions with cross-functional teams, technology and business channels, and control functions
  • Define and report on overall product status, metrics, key achievements, next steps and risks with a data-driven approach
  • Define and execute tuning strategy and relevant tuning activities for new product enabled

Must-Have Skills:

  • 10+ years’ relevant working experience in cybersecurity
  • 4+ years’ experience as a CNAPP CIEM Product Manager or Delivery Lead – including vulnerability management for cloud misconfiguration, encryption, network security and compliance familiarity
  • 4+ years’ experience with major cloud platforms (Azure and/or GCP – need at least one of these)
  • 4+ years’ experience with documenting process, requirements, and product information

Nice-To-Have Skills:

  • Proficiency in APIs, microservices, and cloud automation tools
  • 5+ years’ experience in the financial industry or tech/startups
  • GIAM experience
  • Automation/scripting experience
  • Experience with security products such as MS Entra, Wiz, SCCE

Soft Skills Required:

  • Excellent presentation skills – as a Product Manager, be the spokesperson for the product to the organization at large
  • Proven experience in managing relationships with customers, partners, and third-party vendors
  • Demonstrable communication capability including verbal presentations to senior leadership

Education:

  • Bachelors in technical field
  • Relevant certifications such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) as an asset

Finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.