VP, Product Management
Reports to: CEO
Department: Product
💼 About the role
PQShield is a world leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), building the technology needed to keep the world secure in the quantum era. Combining deep academic roots with real-world engineering, we develop quantum-resistant encryption solutions for hardware IP cores (ASIC/FPGA), embedded software libraries, and enterprise SDKs. We’re actively shaping international standards (e.g., NIST PQC) and work with customers across critical sectors like automotive, finance, and government.
As the VP of Product Management, you will lead the commercial success, customer strategy, and market P&L for PQShield's entire product portfolio (e.g., UltraPQ-Suite: PQPlatform, PQPerform, PQCryptoLib). You will define a compelling product vision and market-driven roadmap that aligns PQShield's technical superiority in PQC with clear, defensible market opportunities, driving adoption across high-value sectors like Semiconductors, Government, and Automotive.
⚒️ What you’ll be doing
Product Strategy, Vision, and Roadmap
- Own and articulate the comprehensive, multi-year product strategy and vision, focusing on maximising market penetration and revenue growth in the global PQC landscape.
- Define and manage the detailed product roadmap for the entire product suite (Hardware IP, Software Libraries, and Solutions), prioritising features and investments based on market demand, competitive analysis, and strategic business goals.
- Own the Product P&L in close partnership with the strategy team, make data-driven decisions on pricing, packaging, and go-to-market strategies for all product offerings, ensuring profitability and return on investment.
- Drive market research and customer discovery to identify and anticipate emerging needs, competitive threats, and new sectors requiring quantum-resistant security and cryptographic agility.
Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Executive team, Strategy, Sales, Marketing, and Engineering, translating market requirements into executable product definitions.
- Partner closely with the VP of Product Innovation and Security & CSO to align market demands with the technical innovation roadmap, ensuring product features are both commercially viable and cryptographically sound (e.g., advising on the commercial priority of new side-channel resistance features or algorithm updates).
- Develop compelling sales enablement content and lead technical presentations for key customers, partners, and analysts, articulating PQShield's unique value proposition.
Go-to-Market and Lifecycle Management
- Lead the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and requirements gathering (PRDs) through successful launch and end-of-life planning.
- Oversee Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy and execution, in collaboration with the strategy team, coordinate launch activities, marketing campaigns, and press relations alongside the Marketing team.
- Establish and monitor key commercial metrics (e.g., adoption rate, revenue targets, customer satisfaction) to measure product success and iterate on strategy.
🎯 Required Skills And Qualifications
- Deep Technical Domain Experience: 8+ years in Product Management, with significant experience in deep-tech, cybersecurity, semiconductor IP, or enterprise cryptography solutions (e.g., PKI, HSMs, Root-of-Trust).
- Strategic Acumen: Proven ability to develop and successfully execute a product strategy in a rapidly evolving, highly technical market (preferably PQC or related cryptographic field).
- Commercial Leadership: Demonstrated experience owning the P&L and managing pricing, packaging, and licensing models for complex B2B technology products (e.g., IP licensing, subscription models).
- Cross-Functional Influence: Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of driving alignment between technical (Engineering/Security) and commercial (Sales/Marketing) teams.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) or Business, with an MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.
🖥️ Specific Technologies You Are Confident Using
- Atlassian JIRA Product Discovery
- Atlassian JIRA
- Gitlab
- Hubspot
🏆Some of the perks of working with us:
- Unparalleled opportunities to learn and accelerate career development.
- A collaborative, team environment with people who truly love what they do.
- Competitive salary and share option scheme.
- Flexible and hybrid working, and a working from home budget.
- Private health insurance for yourself and your family.
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and two wellness weeks).
- 50% gym membership discount.
- The chance to work with a spirited, smart, and friendly team!
PQShield is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We’re passionate about talent and proud to foster an inclusive environment; all applicants will be considered regardless of their gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
