Product Manager

📋 Description

• • As the sole Product Manager at Opal Security, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of modern identity governance for the AI era. This is a unique opportunity to own the product strategy and execution from inception to delivery, driving innovation in a rapidly evolving and critical field. You will be at the forefront of building intelligent access management solutions that empower enterprises to accelerate their business operations while maintaining robust security postures. Your role will be pivotal in bringing clarity, control, and confidence to complex enterprise environments, enabling teams to govern access effectively without stifling innovation.
• • Identity is undergoing a significant transformation. As companies increasingly deploy AI agents, manage a proliferation of service accounts, and grapple with the limitations of traditional Identity and Access Management (IAM) stacks, the demand for scalable and intelligent solutions is paramount. Opal is addressing this challenge by building AI-native security that can adapt to this chaotic landscape. You will work directly with leading organizations, including industry giants like Databricks, Cloudflare, and Figma, understanding their intricate security realities and defining Opal's position as a leader in the IAM space.
• • Your primary responsibility will be to own Opal's product direction and execution. This involves collaborating closely with security and engineering teams at both Fortune 500 companies and agile startups. You will delve deep into their operational challenges, identify unmet needs, and translate these insights into a compelling product vision and roadmap. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will work hand-in-hand with a talented engineering team, fostering a collaborative environment where technical expertise meets strategic product thinking.
• • A key aspect of your role will be to architect and evolve Opal's platform. This platform aims to unify human and non-human identity governance across hybrid environments. You will be responsible for making sense of disparate identity sources, including on-premise Active Directory (AD), cloud IAM solutions, various SaaS applications, and emerging AI agents. Your strategic vision will guide Opal's evolution from a fast and flexible solution beloved by developers to an enterprise-grade platform that scales seamlessly without alienating its core user base.
• • You will be a catalyst for category creation, positioning Opal not merely as another point solution in a crowded IAM market, but as the definitive authorization intelligence layer. This involves defining the future of identity management in the age of AI and establishing Opal as the de facto standard.
• • Your responsibilities will encompass:
• • Owning the end-to-end product strategy, from initial customer insight and market analysis through to successful execution and delivery.
• • Defining and prioritizing the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market opportunities.
• • Collaborating intimately with customers to validate product direction, gather feedback, and build strong relationships.
• • Partnering closely with the engineering team to define technical strategies, ensure feasibility, and drive efficient development cycles.
• • Architecting a platform that unifies human and non-human identity governance across complex hybrid environments, integrating on-prem AD, cloud IAM, SaaS applications, and AI agents.
• • Leading the product's evolution towards enterprise-grade scalability while preserving the developer-friendly aspects that are core to Opal's appeal.
• • Driving the creation of a new category for AI-native IAM, establishing Opal as the market leader.
• • Defining the long-term vision for Opal and its impact on the broader identity management landscape.
• • The ideal candidate possesses a deep passion for:
• • Strategic thinking: The ability to analyze market dynamics, synthesize customer feedback, and understand technical constraints to chart the optimal path forward.
• • Platform building: A strong understanding of API strategy, developer experience, and the creation of extensible systems that empower others.
• • Thriving in ambiguity: An energizing response to undefined problems and a preference for discovering what needs to be built rather than refining existing plans.
• • Cross-functional collaboration: Comfort in discussing technical architecture with engineers, handling detailed administrative tasks, and owning business outcomes with customers.
• • Category shaping: An excitement for defining the essence of AI-native IAM and building the product that sets the industry standard.