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
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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