Director, Product Marketing, AI Security

Darktrace is a global leader in AI-driven cybersecurity, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats every day. Darktrace was built on a genuinely differentiated idea: that Adaptive AI could detect and respond to novel, real-time cyber threats. That approach matters more than ever in the era of AI. Today, our customers depend on us to stay ahead. At Darktrace, we are energized by that responsibility. We work across teams and rally around a shared goal. We own outcomes end to end - step in, step up and see things through without waiting to be asked. We make decisions with urgency, say the hard thing, and hold each other to high standards with care and directness. We move first and learn fast anticipating where our customers are going next, continuously challenging ourselves. We invest in the skills, learning and opportunities that help people deliver at the level their roles demand, and reward the aptitude and curiosity to grow beyond them. Our Values: Own It | Win as One | Raise Our Bar | Move First. Learn Fast Job Description: About The Role Darktrace is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Director, Product Marketing, Secure AI to lead global product marketing for one of the company's most important growth initiatives. This role will own the positioning, messaging, go-to-market strategy, launch execution, and market adoption of Darktrace / SECURE AI, helping organizations securely embrace AI innovation while managing emerging risks across AI agents, GenAI applications, prompt interactions, AI development environments, and Shadow AI. This role supports Darktrace's AI solution area strategy and is critical to establishing AI security as a category-leading growth business. Reporting to the VP Product & Solutions Marketing, this leader will serve as the voice of the product, translating complex AI security capabilities into compelling, differentiated value propositions that resonate with CISOs, CIOs, security leaders, risk teams, and executive buyers. The Director will also lead and develop a small but growing Product Marketing team, currently consisting of two direct reports. This role requires a hands-on people leader who can build culture, coach talent, establish clear priorities, and foster a high-performance environment while maintaining strategic ownership of Darktrace's secure AI go-to-market initiatives. The ideal candidate combines deep cybersecurity expertise, strong product marketing leadership, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for emerging AI technologies. They are equally comfortable defining category narratives, influencing product strategy, briefing industry analysts, enabling sales teams, engaging customers, and representing Darktrace on industry stages. Key Duties & Responsibilities • Own the global product marketing strategy, positioning, messaging, and go-to-market execution for Darktrace / SECURE AI. • Lead strategic, cross-functional initiatives that advance Darktrace's secure AI business objectives, market presence, and long-term growth strategy. • Develop differentiated market narratives that establish Darktrace as a leader in securing enterprise AI, including AI agents, GenAI applications, prompt security, AI development environments, and Shadow AI. • Create compelling buyer-centric messaging, value propositions, competitive positioning, and category-defining content that clearly articulates Darktrace's market differentiation. • Lead major product launches, go-to-market initiatives, and integrated marketing programs in partnership with Product Management, Corporate Marketing, Demand Generation, Sales, and Customer Success. • Serve as the primary product marketing spokesperson for / SECURE AI, representing Darktrace at industry conferences, customer events, webinars, executive briefings, analyst meetings, media engagements, and partner events. • Build and maintain strong relationships with industry analysts, influencing market perception and supporting Darktrace's…