Mu Dynamics is seeking an outstanding Product Manager who will manage a new product offering focused on the performance testing of application-aware networks. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can identify customer pain points and challenges, articulate the key use-cases, turn them into feature requirements, and help deliver a solution to market in support of the company’s strategic and revenue goals.

This position is located in Sunnyvale, CA and will require 25% travel.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Product Manager or 4 years in a customer-facing role such as Technical Marketing or Sales Engineering at a networking or software company
• Strong technical background in the networking space with familiarity with application aware ‘gateway’ markets such as next generation firewalls, IPS/IDS, Load Balancers, SBCs and mobile packet gateways
• Clear understanding of networking concepts especially around TCP/IP, SSL, DNS and HTTP based technologies is a big plus.
• Previous experience working with service providers, network equipment manufacturers or test tool vendors is a plus
• Experience working with development and test teams following the Agile development process
• Experience in the network testing space is a plus
• Demonstrated success defining and launching legendary products
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
• BS in EE, CS or equivalent. MBA is a plus

Additional Skills:

• Well-organized, self-motivated, responsive and with top-class execution
• Ability to manage multiple tasks both tactical and strategic
• Ability to quickly adapt to market changes and reprioritize activities
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Excellent teamworking skills

Responsibilities:

The Product Manager is responsible for the planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing requirements, building consensus, defining the vision, and working closely with engineering, sales, marketing and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.

The Product Manager is expected to:

1. Define the product vision, strategy and roadmap
2. Work closely with field sales and their prospects/customers/partners
3. Deliver MRDs and PRDs with prioritized features and corresponding justification in support of key use-cases
4. Understand the competitive landscape and products
5. Work with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities
6. Act as a product leader within the company
7. Support technical field enablement activities such as product training
8. Help develop sales tools and collateral

How To Apply

We are always interested in hearing from outstanding candidates with a proven track record.  If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity with one of the most promising early stage firms in Silicon Valley, contact us today by sending your resume to: hire-me@mudynamics.com