Business Area Product Mgmt Seniority Level Mid-Senior level At Cloudera we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights With as much data under management as the hyperscalers we re the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world s largest enterprises As a Product Manager focused on Apache Knox you will define and execute the product vision and strategy for secure access to the Cloudera platform with Apache Knox serving as the foundational gateway for distributed data services You will drive the product lifecycle from conception through delivery collaborating with engineering customers partners and cross-functional teams to scale Knox across enterprise and cloud environments Key Responsibilities Product Strategy RoadmapDefine and own the product vision and strategy for the Cloudera Knox gateway including secure access API gateway capabilities identity integration and enterprise-grade security features based on customer needs and market trends Build and maintain a prioritized data-driven product roadmap that aligns with Cloudera s broader security hybrid cloud and data platform strategies Product Lifecycle ManagementLead the entire product lifecycle from early discovery and requirements gathering to launch planning product delivery and post-launch performance monitoring Write and refine product requirements PRDs user stories acceptance criteria and epics in collaboration with engineering and UX teams Customer Market InsightEngage with customers field teams and partners to understand technical challenges pain points related to secure cluster access authentication integration Kerberos LDAP AD SSO API security and multi-cluster management Conduct competitive and market analysis to position Knox against alternative secure access solutions and standards Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner closely with engineering to drive feature prioritization and clarity on technical trade-offs work with documentation QA and support teams to enable successful delivery and adoption Work with sales marketing and customer success to ensure Knox is effectively positioned in go-to-market strategy enablement content and customer onboarding External EngagementRepresent Knox in customer meetings technical briefings and industry events clearly communicate product strategy wins and future direction Success MetricsDefine KPIs for Knox adoption performance security posture improvement customer satisfaction and business impact use these to monitor product health and guide prioritization Required Qualifications Education Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems Business or a related field or equivalent practical experience Experience 3-5 years in product management for enterprise software or platform products ideally in security data infrastructure or middleware Technical Knowledge Strong understanding of distributed systems network security models identity and access management IAM API gateway concepts and reverse proxy architectures Familiarity with Apache Knox or similar gateway technologies is a strong plus Communication Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and business audiences Data-Driven Experience using customer insights and metrics to influence product decisions Cross-Functional Leadership Proven ability to collaborate with engineering sales support and field teams in a matrixed environment Preferred Qualifications Experience working with big data platforms e g Hadoop Spark Hive and Cloudera ecosystem components Familiarity with enterprise identity and security stacks Kerberos SAML LDAP AD OAuth Previous involvement with open-source projects or community engagement What you can expect from us Generous PTO Policy Support work life balance with Unplugged Days Adaptable WFH Policy Mental Physical Wellness programs Phone and Internet Reimbursement program Access to Continued Career Development Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages Paid Volunteer Time Employee Resource Groups EEO VEVRAA LI-NK