Uphold is seeking a Head of Product, Information Security and Identity to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of its cybersecurity and Identity and Access Management (IAM) functions.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in product management with at least 5 years focused on information security, identity, or access management
- Deep understanding of IAM protocols (e.g., OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect), security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and cloud-native security practices
- Experience with enterprise SaaS platforms, security services, or developer-focused products
- Experience using LLMs and other AI tooling to improve efficiency and productivity
- Familiarity with DevSecOps, zero trust architecture, and security automation
- Understanding threat modeling, data privacy, risk management, and fraud prevention
- Experience working in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government) and coordination with control functions
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the product vision, roadmap, and strategy for information security and identity products
- Collaborate with Engineering, Security, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure product security, privacy, and regulatory compliance
- Own the product lifecycle from discovery through delivery, including customer research, requirements definition, prioritization, and go-to-market planning
- Build and manage a high-performing product team with expertise in security, IAM, and cloud infrastructure
- Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform product direction
- Partner with internal stakeholders (IT, security operations, DevSecOps) to ensure enterprise-grade security standards are applied across products
- Represent the product function in executive discussions, customer briefings, and industry forums
Other
- Proven leadership experience managing product teams and cross-functional initiatives at scale
- Ability to translate technical security concepts into user-friendly experiences through user stories, wireframing, and journey mapping
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Ability to travel globally as needed
- Experience working with global teams
- Self-starter: able to work asynchronously and independently
- Hybrid role: This role requires you to be in person in our NY office weekly
