Senior Product Manager– AI, Qualys Platform

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!## About the jobJoin Qualys, a global leader in cybersecurity, where innovation meets impact! We are looking for a visionary Senior Product Manager to own and drive the AI strategy and product development for the Qualys platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead AI-powered security solutions that protect enterprises worldwide.Location : Foster City, California OR Pune, Maharashtra (Minimum 3 days mandatory in office) Remote : Considered for exceptional candidates with strong AI and cybersecurity product management experience## The PositionQualys seeks an experienced Senior Product Manager to own the AI product line within the Qualys platform. The ideal candidate will have end-to-end ownership of AI-driven security features, from ideation to delivery, including inbound and outbound product management responsibilities. You will be a subject matter expert in AI / ML technologies applied to cybersecurity, with a deep understanding of the Qualys platform and customer needs.A key focus of this role will be advancing Agentic AI capabilities—AI systems that go beyond reactive responses to autonomously plan, make decisions, and execute actions with minimal human intervention. You will lead the integration of agentic AI to enable proactive, self-driven security workflows that enhance threat detection, automate complex processes, and deliver predictive insights, transforming how enterprises manage cybersecurity risks.You will collaborate closely with engineering, data science, sales, marketing, and customer success teams to align AI product roadmaps with market demands and emerging security challenges.## What You Will Be DoingProduct Ownership : AI and Agentic AI for Qualys Platform

• Own the AI and Agentic AI product strategy and roadmap for Qualys’ cybersecurity platform, focusing on autonomous threat detection, intelligent automation, and predictive analytics
• Drive innovation in AI / ML and agentic AI capabilities that improve platform accuracy, operational efficiency, and user experience by enabling AI systems to act proactively and autonomously within defined guardrails.
• Define clear objectives and ethical boundaries for agentic AI features to ensure responsible deployment and maintain customer trust.Business Ownership and Responsibilities
• Act as the ‘Business Owner’ for AI and agentic AI features, prioritizing initiatives that drive revenue growth, customer adoption, and platform differentiation.
• Analyze product performance metrics such as feature adoption, customer retention, expansion, and renewal; develop business plans to optimize these metrics and present insights to leadership.
• Lead pipeline generation efforts by collaborating with marketing to design AI-focused campaigns that attract and convert leads.
• Evaluate pricing and packaging strategies for AI capabilities, including freemium, premium tiers, and bundling with other Qualys products to maximize market penetration.
• Innovate product-led growth (PLG) and product-led sales (PLS) strategies using AI-driven insights to accelerate pipeline and revenue.Outbound Product Management Responsibilities
• Develop sales enablement materials including AI and agentic AI product presentations, demo scripts, and competitive positioning documents.
• Research the AI, agentic AI, and cybersecurity competitive landscape; craft compelling messaging and positioning; and train sales teams to effectively communicate AI value propositions.
• Build thought leadership content such as white papers, webinars, and case studies to showcase AI and agentic AI innovation within Qualys.
• Engage directly with customers to gather feedback, understand pain points, and translate insights into actionable product requirements.Inbound Product Management Responsibilities
• Define and evangelize the AI and agentic AI product vision, strategy, and go-to-market plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Data Science, UX, Sales) to deliver AI and agentic AI features on time and with high quality.
• Prioritize feature development based on customer needs, market trends, and business impact.
• Establish strong customer relationships to validate AI and agentic AI use cases and ensure product-market fit.What We Need From You
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
• 7+ years of product management experience, with at least 2 years focused on AI / ML products in cybersecurity or related domains.
• Deep understanding of AI / ML technologies, including supervised / unsupervised learning, NLP, anomaly detection, predictive analytics, and agentic AI concepts such as autonomous decision-making, task planning, and minimal human oversight as applied to security.
• Proven track record of building and scaling AI-powered and agentic AI-enabled security products or platforms.
• Strong business acumen with experience in pricing, packaging, and go-to-market strategies for AI-driven solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex AI and agentic AI concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating with data scientists, engineers, and sales teams to deliver customer-centric AI and agentic AI products.
• Passion for innovation, experimentation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity domains such as vulnerability management, threat intelligence, endpoint security, or cloud security is highly desirable.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and lead cross-functional teams to success.
• Work on cutting-edge AI and agentic AI technologies that protect organizations worldwide.
• Collaborate with a passionate, diverse team committed to innovation and customer success.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities.This addition highlights the strategic importance and technical sophistication of agentic AI within the AI product management role, positioning the candidate to lead next-generation autonomous AI capabilities in cybersecurity

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