Vice President, Product Management – MDR

Rapid7

. Own the strategy, vision, and execution of Rapid7's Managed Detection & Response product portfolio .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $259,300 - $350,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in product management, particularly in Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and cybersecurity, with a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive product strategy and execution. Capable of translating market insights into actionable product decisions while fostering collaboration across engineering, sales, and customer success.

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Product Management ExperienceCybersecurity KnowledgeMDR Product StrategyTeam LeadershipCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Product StrategyRoadmap DevelopmentOKR TrackingMarket AnalysisCustomer Insights Translation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationDecision-MakingAdaptabilitySelf-AwarenessConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

SaaS PlatformsSecurity ProductsAnalyst Workflows

Industry Keywords

Managed Detection and ResponseSOC OperationsIncident ResponseCustomer-Centric EnvironmentProduct Evolution

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the strategy, vision, and execution of Rapid7's Managed Detection & Response product portfolio
Define and drive the MDR product strategy and roadmap
Partner with SOC leadership to understand analyst workflows, operational pain points, and platform capabilities
Lead and develop a high-performing team of product managers
Translate customer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence into differentiated product decisions
Collaborate with engineering to define and deliver a platform roadmap for MDR analysts
Serve as a senior customer-facing voice for the MDR product by engaging with strategic accounts
Define and track product OKRs and success metrics
Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and customer success on product positioning, launch readiness, and customer adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of product management experience, with significant time spent leading product for managed services, SaaS platforms, or security products
Deep understanding of the cybersecurity landscape, particularly in detection and response, MDR, SOC operations, or incident response
Proven track record of leading and scaling product teams in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
Ability to drive multi-year product vision while staying grounded in near-term execution and time-bound milestones
Ability to establish clear accountability and ownership across teams
Ability to make efficient decisions that resolve complex product challenges
Ability to communicate complex product strategies clearly to executive and customer audiences
Ability to build global cross-functional networks across engineering, services, sales, and executive leadership
Ability to navigate challenging cross-functional conversations constructively
Self-awareness to adapt leadership style to varying group dynamics
Eager mindset toward navigating change and driving product evolution
Commitment to embodying Rapid7's core values