Req ID: 26-109(2)
Come join our passionate team! Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions, and a managed XDR service, to strengthen cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use.
We are committed to a candidate selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. To ensure candidates are assessed in a fair and equitable manner, accommodations will be provided to prospective employees in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Job Profile Summary:
The Associate Product Manager is responsible for conducting in-depth market research and analysis to identify trends and customer pain points. It involves writing detailed user stories, contributing to backlog grooming and prioritization discussions, and ensuring adherence to product roadmaps and timelines. The role also includes presenting product trainings and briefings, analyzing metrics, and working proactively with the team to identify solutions for low complexity problems.
Responsibilities:
Conducts in-depth market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitor activities, and customer pain points within the IT security landscape
Takes ownership of specific features in mature, non-strategic products or collaborates with a second product manager on a more strategic product ensuring timely delivery and meeting quality standards
Writes detailed user stories and acceptance criteria under direct supervision and guidance of senior PMs
Contributes to product backlog grooming and prioritization discussions, spearheading the refinement of features, fixing formatting issues and remediating errors
Follows detailed product roadmaps and timelines, outlining milestones and dependencies
Presents product trainings, roadmap briefings, and research summaries to internal audiences
Analyzes product metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and identify areas for improvement
Applies core knowledge of product management concepts, principles and practices to complete tasks and starts to develop expertise in a specific technical area
Works in a task-oriented manner on one or more work areas within a product development project
Works proactively with the broader team to identify solutions for a low complexity problem
Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration or equivalent
Experience
2-5 years of experience in product management, project management, software engineering or equivalent
Certifications (preferred)
CPM certification or equivalent
Skills:
Technical & Functional Skills:
Product Development Lifecycle
Agile Methodologies
Customer Needs Analysis
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Market Research & Analysis
Data Analysis and Reporting
Performance Tracking
Analytical Thinking
Behavioral Skills:
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Effective Communication
Fostering Innovation
Customer Focus
Adaptability
What you’ll get from us:
A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued. Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda. In addition, you will receive equity, in the form of non-qualifying options.
The anticipated on-target earnings range for this role is $97,000 to $105,000 CAD. Actual compensation offered will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, the budget for the position, and applicable employment laws.
