Vice President, Platform Product Management

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Vice President Platform Product Management

Vice President Platform Product Management

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Hiring Remotely in San Francisco CA USA
Remote or Hybrid
259K-351K Annually
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Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Sales • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
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The Role
Lead multi-year product strategy and execution for a cloud security platform building shared services (identity data plane APIs AI) scaling product teams aligning cross-functional roadmaps optimizing cloud costs and ensuring platform reliability security and developer adoption.
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VP Platform Product Management
Rapid7 is seeking a VP Platform Product Management to define and execute the multi-year product strategy for our foundational cloud security platform. This leader will drive the evolution of our centralized platform capabilities-including identity agentic AI services data plane architecture developer ecosystems and shared cloud services-to maximize development velocity across all product lines. This role focuses on scaling high-performance product management teams treating the platform as an internal and external product and delivering a unified tech stack that powers next-generation cybersecurity operations.
About the Team
The Platform Product Management team builds the scalable frameworks shared technical services and centralized data infrastructure that power Rapid7's entire product portfolio. This team drives measurable business impact by accelerating engineering efficiency unifying user experiences and ensuring highly secure reliable and cost-optimized platform operations for our global customers.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Product and Technology Office the VP Platform Product Management will lead the strategic roadmap technical architectural alignment and enterprise lifecycle execution of our core software platform.
Specifically your focus will be to:
  • Architect the multi-year platform product vision and execution roadmaps transforming disparate shared systems into a cohesive developer-friendly platform ecosystem.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing product organization developing technical platform leadership and building lasting organizational capability.
  • Synchronize core platform roadmaps and technical dependencies directly across all application business units to unlock massive engineering velocity.
  • Oversee the strategic management of shared infrastructure investments cloud unit economics and data architecture governance policies.
  • Establish data-driven operational metrics focused on platform adoption rates developer API satisfaction system uptime and computing cost efficiencies.
  • Mitigate architecture deployment risks by introducing robust early-warning mechanisms for platform blockers scalability constraints and data privacy compliance.
  • Lead cross-functional alignment initiatives across product boundaries to establish unified cloud-native platform frameworks shared identity models and consistent developer toolsets.

The skills and qualities you'll bring include
  • Demonstrated mastery in steering complex technical platform portfolios infrastructure-as-a-product strategies or centralized cloud service roadmaps within enterprise SaaS ecosystems.
  • Deep expertise implementing scalable identity systems unified data plane architectures developer-facing APIs and cloud infrastructure cost-optimization strategies.
  • Experience with agentic AI in production
  • Ability to translate complex cloud infrastructure visions into structured time-bound execution phases turning high-level platform strategies into actionable technical milestones.
  • Absolute commitment to establishing clear engineering ownership parameters joint team milestones and transparent cross-functional delivery expectations.
  • Openness to driving deep technical and operational change keeping decentralized product teams and engineering squads fully aligned to forward-looking platform standards.
  • Talent for making rapid evidence-backed architectural trade-off decisions that maintain platform momentum while integrating varied business unit requirements.
  • Communication style that distills deep technical platform roadmaps and structural constraints into clear motivating business rationale for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience cultivating a global engineering and product network across corporate boundaries to deliver integrated scalable platform updates.
  • Diagnoses organizational and structural friction - across architecture matrix relationships and team dynamics - and adjusts leadership style and process levers to drive platform health at scale.
  • Embody our core values to foster a culture of excellence that drives meaningful impact and collective success.

We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That's because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact please don't be shy - apply today.
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About Rapid7
At Rapid7 our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers our industry and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what's possible and drive extraordinary impact. We're building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome.
Protecting 11500+ customers against bad actors and threats means we're continuing to push the envelope just like we' ve been doing for the past 20 years. If you 're ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity we're ready to help you take command of your career. Join us.
Rapid7 Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills and certifications. We evaluate compensation decisions on a case-by-case basis and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the very top of the salary range.
The annual salary range for this role depending on location is:
United States: $259300.00 - 350800.00 USD Annual
Salary ranges may vary based on geographical location. This range does not include variable/incentive compensation equity and benefits (where applicable/eligible).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable national federal state or local law.

Skills Required

  • Proven experience leading complex technical platform portfolios and infrastructure-as-a-product strategies in enterprise SaaS
  • Deep expertise implementing scalable identity systems and unified data plane architectures
  • Experience building and managing developer-facing APIs and developer ecosystems
  • Experience with agentic AI in production
  • Track record of translating cloud infrastructure vision into time-bound execution roadmaps and technical milestones
  • Experience optimizing cloud infrastructure costs and managing shared infrastructure investments
  • Demonstrated ability to scale high-performance product and technical teams and drive cross-functional alignment
  • Strong communication skills to present technical roadmaps to non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience establishing data-driven platform metrics governance and compliance (data privacy)

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Rapid7 Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Inclusive Benefits CoverageHealth plans include transgender‑inclusive care abortion‑travel support neurodiversity coverage and mental‑health resources. Inclusive offerings are further extended with options like pet insurance.
  • Leave & Time Off BreadthPolicies feature unlimited PTO and unlimited sick leave in the U.S. paid volunteer time company holidays and global recharge days. Hybrid‑first flexibility and wellness days reinforce time‑off support.
  • Equity Value & AccessibilityMany roles include company equity/RSUs and access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan broadening ownership participation. Feedback suggests stock plans are a standout component of total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Boston MA
2400 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

At Rapid7 our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers our industry and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what’s possible and drive extraordinary impact. We’re building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome. Protecting 11000+ customers against bad actors and threats means we’re continuing to push the envelope - just like we’ve been doing for the past 20 years. If you’re ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity we’re ready to help you take command of your career. Join us.

Why Work With Us

With our products research and open source communities we’re building a secure digital future for everyone. This means constantly learning and evolving in an industry that’s anything but stagnant. You’ll be faced with tough challenges and given the support to find creative solutions that drive our business and your career forward.

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