About
KATIM is a leader in the development of innovative secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses. As part of the Space & Cyber Technologies cluster at the company, KATIM delivers trust in a world where cyber risks are a constant threat, fulfilling the increasing demand for advanced cyber capabilities.
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Job Purpose
The Product Owner / Technical Product Manager will define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap to support our AI-augmented product development team. This role bridges business objectives and technical execution—translating customer and mission requirements into clear, actionable specifications for the product development organization. You will work in a highly empowered environment where the software development lifecycle is augmented by AI, allowing the team to deliver secure, production-grade applications with the velocity and quality typical of significantly larger teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Vision & Strategy (30%)
- Define product vision and roadmap aligned with business goals
- Conduct user research and competitive analysis
- Identify market opportunities and validate with stakeholders
- Set and track key metrics (OKRs, KPIs)
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Backlog Management (40%)
- Maintain and prioritize product backlog based on value and effort
- Write clear user stories with acceptance criteria
- Groom backlog with the product development team
- Make real-time trade-off decisions during sprints
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Stakeholder Collaboration (20%)
- Communicate progress to executives and stakeholders
- Gather and synthesize feedback from users and business teams
- Manage expectations and negotiate scope
- Ensure alignment across the organization
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Team Enablement (10%)
- Unblock engineers by clarifying requirements
- Validate features in staging before production release
- Participate in demos and retrospectives
- Foster team culture and morale
Education and Minimum Qualification
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or related field, or equivalent experience in industry / Masters preferred
- 7+ years product management with 3+ years in security-critical products (B2B SaaS)
- 3+ years working with cross-functional product development teams
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Experience shipping mobile and web applications
- Data-driven decision making with analytics tools (Mixpanel, Amplitude, GA)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Technical enough to understand architecture discussions
Key Skills
- AI-Specific Skills:
- Understanding of LLM capabilities and limitations
- Ability to write effective prompts for AI-assisted development
- Comfort with AI ethics and bias considerations
- Other Highly Desirable Skills:
- Experience with AI/ML products or features
- Background in engineering or design
- Understanding of mobile app ecosystems (iOS, Android)
- Familiarity with React Native, Flutter, or similar frameworks
- Experience with API-first product development
- Strong grasp of cryptography basics, authentication/authorization patterns (OAuth2, SAML, Zero Trust)
- Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, and common vulnerability patterns
- Proficiency with AI tools: Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot for research and analysis
- Previous startup or high-growth company experience
Success Metrics
- Product Velocity: Features shipped per sprint
- User Satisfaction: NPS, CSAT scores, app store ratings
- Business Impact: Conversion rates, revenue growth, user retention
- Team Health: Sprint completion rate, velocity trend, team satisfaction
Personality & Work Style
- User-obsessed: Deep empathy for user needs and pain points
- Decisive: Makes informed decisions quickly with incomplete information
- Collaborative: Builds consensus while maintaining vision
- Adaptive: Thrives in ambiguity and fast-changing environments
- Data-informed: Balances quantitative data with qualitative insights
- Technical curiosity: Eager to understand how things work under the hood
Location
Abu Dhabi, AE
