In light of the high-profile (and often sophisticated) cyber-attacks, many organizations are increasing their security posture with detection and response-oriented technology and services to reduce the impact of cybersecurity incidents.  Fortinet has had great success with many of the cutting-edge technologies in our Security Operations portfolio and is looking to accelerate a number of businesses, including Threat Intelligence, Exposure Assessment Platform, and Security Services, to assess and improve organizations' security posture, Incident Response services, and more.  Accordingly, we have an opening for a Product Marketing leader to play a strategic role within the Global Products and Solutions team.  This is an exciting opportunity to define, execute and refine the business strategy, messaging, and delivery for a business with double-digit annual growth. 

 

Primary responsibilities fall into 5 categories: 

Set go to market plans  Size and segment the market, identifying the best opportunities for the Fortinet offering  Define the target organization (audience and individual) with acute pains and consensus requirements that we have an unfair competitive advantage in addressing with our endpoint security offerings  Craft and deliver messaging that will convey that advantage and resultant value for the (partner and end user) audience  Lead cross-functional teams in executing the plans  Collaborate with campaign, channel and technical marketing to identify and create informational resources in various forms  Work with corporate marketing on broad-based content for the web, social media, press and other vehicles  Enable and support sales and channel enablement with tools and training  Track and course correct the business  Monitor and support revenue progress and pipeline  Prepare quarterly as well as annual business reviews and plans  Investigate results, root causes and opportunities for expansion  Be the primary subject matter expert and champion for the products and solutions  Conduct online and in person events, including executive briefings for partners,  Engage with industry analysts to shape and convey our messaging and strategy  Establish/extend public persona in the channel through market education and field engagement   

 Requirements

 

Title and reporting lines are negotiable depending on experience and qualification.  The ideal candidate would have 5+ years of product marketing and/or product management experience in cyber security. Other desired qualifications include experience marketing to the CISO / SOC Manager / Security Architect, leveraging the local VAR and MSSP community, empowering sellers, and enabling campaign marketers. Strong communication skills, plus an entrepreneurial spirit, are a must. This global role is located in our San Francisco Bay Area, CA, headquarters. 

 

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program. 

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $180,000 - $210,000. Need to talk to recruiter . Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.