Senior Product Manager

About KATIM

KATIM is a leader in developing innovative secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses. As an integral part of the Space & Cyber Technologies cluster at EDGE, one of the world's most distinguished advanced technology groups, KATIM stands as a beacon of trust in an ever-evolving landscape where cyber risks are a constant menace.

Our aim is to satisfy the growing demand for advanced cyber capabilities by delivering resilient, secure, end-to-end solutions across four fundamental business units: Networks, Ultra Secure Mobile Devices, Applications, and Satellite Communications.

With a global presence spanning from our headquarters in Abu Dhabi to offices in the UAE and Finland, KATIM empowers organisations worldwide with the unwavering assurance that their mission-critical information and communications remain private and secure, no matter the circumstance.

Welcome to KATIM, where innovation and security converge to redefine the way you protect your most valuable assets in the digital world.

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to manage the development of ultra-secure network gateways, VPN appliances, firewalls, HSMs, and other hardware/software tailored to defense, government, and critical infrastructure sectors. This role will drive planning and execution across the entire product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as product expert and lead PM for secure networking hardware and software solutions
• Drive end-to-end product development from strategic planning to successful launch
• Clearly define product requirements and specifications based on customer needs, market analysis, and competitive intelligence
• Work closely with the engineering team to guide products from conception through development and commercialization
• Coordinate with partners to integrate third-party technology such as specialized encryption chips
• Develop effective go-to-market strategies and messaging with the marketing team
• Create sales tools and demo scripts to effectively showcase products
• Maintain technical expertise in areas like zero-trust architectures, end-to-end encryption, SD-WAN, satellite communications, etc.
• Travel frequently to customer sites to demo products and elicit feedback

Experience And Education Qualifications

• 10+ years of product management experience developing secure enterprise networking products
• Domain expertise related to ultra-secure communications, firewalls, VPNs, HSMs, hardware root of trust, etc.
• Experience supporting sales pursuits and capturing requirements from government and defense clients
• Proven ability to successfully drive products from strategic planning to commercialization

Key Skills

• Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and presentation skills
• Strong technical background with the ability to understand and explain complex products and features