Product Manager (BQA / NATO) Long-Term Contract, Remote (Europe)

Role OverviewYou 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 ResponsibilitiesDefine 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 ExperienceMinimum 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 & StrategyProven 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 LiteracyStrong 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 MasterySkilled at translating between stakeholder (business/security) needs and engineering requirements Sharp judgment about prioritizing features, technical debt, security risk, and compliance demands Stakeholder & Client CollaborationExperience managing expectations of high-level, security-sensitive stakeholders Ability to articulate trade-offs, justify decisions, and influence without authority Process Rigor & DocumentationComfortable working in regimented environments: audits, change control, documentation standards Strong written and verbal English, especially for technical and security topics Metrics & Feedback OrientationExperience defining, tracking, and acting upon product KPIs, security incident metrics, usage analytics Logistics & EligibilityBased 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 OfferCompetitive 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 InstructionsTo 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.