Director, Product Management - Examination & Analysis (Austin)
Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries. Serving thousands of customers globally, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security. With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity. If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you! Role Overview We are seeking a strategic and customer-focused Director of Product Management to lead the Examination & Analysis domain across our digital forensics portfolio. This role is responsible for defining and driving the vision, strategy, and execution for forensic examination and investigative analysis workflows across desktop, cloud, hybrid, and platform-enabled environments. While the Magnet Axiom, a Magnet flagship product, remains a core responsibility, the scope of this role extends beyond a single product and focuses on the broader workflow, capability, and platform ecosystem supporting digital investigations. The ideal candidate brings strong product leadership experience, deep customer empathy, and the ability to align cross-functional teams around a shared strategic direction. This leader will help evolve the portfolio toward more connected workflows, shared capabilities, and scalable analysis experiences while partnering closely with centralized AI leadership to apply AI in ways that meaningfully improve examiner and investigator outcomes. Reporting to the VP of Product Management, this role will lead a team of Product Managers and collaborate closely with Engineering, UX, GTM, Customer Success, and executive leadership to deliver impactful customer and business outcomes. Strategic Vision & Domain Leadership Define and execute the long‑term vision and strategy for the Examination & Analysis domain. Drive workflow and JTBD‑oriented product strategy focused on investigator and examiner outcomes. Identify opportunities for shared capabilities, workflow integration, platform evolution, and portfolio convergence. Balance near‑term customer needs with long‑term strategic and architectural direction. Partner with centralized AI leadership to deliver impactful investigative capabilities. Product Portfolio & Execution Own roadmap strategy, prioritization, and lifecycle management for products and capabilities within the Examination & Analysis domain. Utilize AI and Claude to drive lean Product Discovery, Experimentation and Analysis. Drive execution in partnership with Engineering and UX to deliver high‑quality investigative workflows and customer experiences. Establish and track success metrics tied to adoption, workflow efficiency, customer satisfaction, and business impact. Support portfolio planning, investment prioritization, and cross‑functional initiative alignment. Customer & Market Leadership Engage directly with customers and investigative agencies to understand workflows, pain points, and emerging challenges. Monitor market trends, competitive movements, and technology developments across digital forensics and investigative analysis. Translate customer and market insights into differentiated product and workflow strategies. Leadership & Collaboration Lead and develop a high‑performing team of Product Managers. Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, innovation, and customer‑centric execution. Partner cross‑functionally with Engineering, UX, Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, AI leadership, and peer Product leaders to drive aligned execution across the portfolio. Qualifications 10 years of Product Management experience, including 5 years in a leadership role. Proven experience leading complex technical product portfolios in digital forensics, cybersecurity, enterprise software, SaaS, or adjacent domains. Strong understanding of workflow‑driven product strategy, platform thinking, and capability‑oriented portfolio management. Experience leading initiatives across desktop, cloud, hybrid, or platform‑enabled environments. Strong strategic thinking, communication, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership skills. Experience applying emerging technologies, including AI‑assisted capabilities, to solve customer workflow challenges is preferred. Experience working with Law Enforcement, Government, or regulated investigative environments is preferred but not required. Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business‑related field required; advanced degree preferred. Working Conditions Hybrid or remote work environment in Canada or the US. 20–25% travel required, which could include international travel. Compensation & Benefits The Compensation range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Please note that the actual compensation may vary depending on location and job‑related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge, and skills. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location and you are selected for an interview, the Talent Acquisition Partner can share more information with you. If the compensation structure for the role includes an incentive component (i.e. most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary variable). $190,000 – $240,000 (CAD) a year $225,000 – $275,000 (USD) a year Position Type: New Position Generous time off policies Competitive compensation Volunteer opportunities Reward and recognition programs Employee committees & resource groups Healthcare and retirement benefits Indicators of Success We’re looking for someone who checks off most, but not all, of the boxes listed in “skills and experiences”. It’s more important to us to find candidates who can display indicators of success through skills they have developed and experiences they have been a part of, than to find folks who have “been there, done that”. We want to be part of your development journey, and we’ll learn as much from you as you learn from us. How We Work At Magnet Forensics, we take a hybrid‑flexible approach to support your productivity and work‑life balance. If you’re within a comfortable travel distance to one of our offices, you’ll occasionally join us in person. How often you’ll come in depends on your department and team needs, typically ranging from weekly to monthly. These in‑person moments help us build stronger connections, spark new ideas, and celebrate our successes together. Most days, you can choose what works best for you, while staying in tune with your team’s goals. We’re excited to welcome you to our team and look forward to achieving great things together – both in the office and wherever you work best! The Most Important Thing We’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they have demonstrated Magnet CODE in their previous experiences: CARE – We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world. OWN – We are accountable for our results – while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect. DEDICATE – We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect. EVOLVE – We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work. Here at Magnet Forensics, we are committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This commitment will be reflected in our hiring processes and embedded in our values and how we treat one another. If you’re interested in this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyways. Magnet Forensics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout the hiring process. Please contact [email protected] should you require any accommodations. All offers of employment at Magnet are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. Magnet will consider each position’s job duties, among other factors, in determining what constitutes satisfactory completion of the background check. Refusal to consent to a background check may be grounds for revoking an offer of employment. US Applicants: Magnet Forensics participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you
