Role Overview You will lead the product vision roadmap and execution for software products in the BQA / NATO / defense environment. You will partner with technical security operations and stakeholder teams to ensure that what we build meets rigorous security compliance and performance requirements. You will own product outcomes in an environment where mistakes are unacceptable. Key Responsibilities Define product strategy roadmap and detailed requirements in alignment with defense / NATO standards Translate stakeholder and security requirements into actionable features and user stories Prioritize features based on risk compliance operational need and technical complexity Work closely with engineering security QA and operations to deliver features on time and with high quality Participate in architecture design and security discussions to ensure product compliance Perform market competitor and domain research to guide product decisions Manage backlog sprints releases and post-release monitoring Collect analyze and act on product metrics usage feedback and security / incident reports Liaise with clients auditors and stakeholders to validate product direction requirements and trade-offs Document product rationale requirements and decision-making logic Mandatory Requirements Domain & Defense / Security Experience Minimum 7 years in product management (or equivalent) in regulated defense or security domains Proven experience working on projects for NATO government defense or similarly constrained environments Product Leadership & Strategy Proven track record of owning product vision roadmap and delivery from ideation through launch Experience managing complex products in regulated environments with high accountability Technical & Security Literacy Strong technical understanding : able to engage deeply with engineers on backend frontend security infrastructure Knowledge of security compliance cryptography threat modeling data protection Experience in systems with strict performance scalability reliability and security constraints Requirements & Prioritization Mastery Skilled at translating between stakeholder (business / security) needs and engineering requirements Sharp judgment about prioritizing features technical debt security risk and compliance demands Stakeholder & Client Collaboration Experience managing expectations of high-level security-sensitive stakeholders Ability to articulate trade-offs justify decisions and influence without authority Process Rigor & Documentation Comfortable working in regimented environments : audits change control documentation standards Strong written and verbal English especially for technical and security topics Metrics & Feedback Orientation Experience defining tracking and acting upon product KPIs security incident metrics usage analytics Logistics & Eligibility Based in Europe (or legally contractable) Willing and able to undergo background / security clearance checks Preferred (Not Mandatory) Prior direct Product Management in NATO / BQA or defense contracts Certifications in product management security or defense (e.g. CISSP PMP) Experience with embedded systems real-time systems hardware integration Exposure to international / cross-border defense projects What We Offer Competitive contract compensation Fully remote (Europe) Long-term engagement with high-stakes secure systems Leadership role with influence impact and ownership Professional environment standards and clarity Application Instructions To be considered submit : CV / resume clearly highlighting product roles in security / defense / regulated environments Cover letter aligning your experience point-by-point with the mandatory requirements Examples of past products or roadmaps including challenges trade-offs metrics and impact References or contacts able to speak to your work in secure / regulated domains Important : Only candidates who can clearly demonstrate full alignment with all mandatory requirements will be reviewed. Please apply only if you meet the requirements. Key Skills Time Management Data Analytics Analytical Agile Requirement Gathering Strategic thinking Visio Communication Problem Solving Market Research UML Cross Functional Teams Employment Type Full Time Experience years Vacancy 1
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