(Cairo/Dubai) Senior Product Manager – AI Governance (Data Layer & Intelligent Systems)

AI Confidential; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 441,000 - 661,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential AI Hiring is seeking a Senior Product Manager – AI Governance (Data Layer & Intelligent Systems) to lead the data layer and governance features of a next-generation AI platform. Based in Cairo with up to 40% travel to Abu Dhabi/Dubai and some work-from-home flexibility, you will own the roadmap and work with engineering, data science, security, legal, and compliance teams.

You will drive data management, intelligent policy enforcement, model monitoring, training and agentic AI

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product management launching complex technical platforms or enterprise software.
• Strong background in data engineering, data architecture, or data science with hands-on understanding of Python, SQL, APIs, big data, distributed systems, MLOps.
• Cloud-native architectures (AWS, GCP, Azure) leveraging data and AI services.
• Experience with AI/ML models, especially generative AI and agent-based systems.
• Excellent communication and ability to align technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product strategy, design, and delivery of the core data layer for an AI governance platform.
• Translate regulatory, ethical, and operational AI requirements into features.
• Oversee model auditability, lineage, metadata tracking, and data quality.
• Drive intelligent agents for policy automation and monitoring.
• Define and manage roadmap, prioritization, sprints, and releases.
• Mentor cross-functional teams and maintain velocity under pressure.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure market fit.
• Contribute hands-on with specifications, design guidance, or code reviews.

Skills

Product management

Data engineering

Data architecture

Data science

Python

SQL

APIs

Big data

Distributed systems

MLOps pipelines

Generative AI

Agent-based systems

Cloud services

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

We are seeking top talent in the AI Engineering and Developer Tech space. At Confidential AI Hiring, we are committed to providing an innovative and dynamic environment. More details will be shared with selected candidates, ensuring a tailored and focused recruitment process.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Product Manager – AI Governance (Data Layer & Intelligent Systems). The position is based in Cairo, Egypt, with up to 40% travel to Abu Dhabi/Dubai and some work-from-home flexibility. We are looking for a Senior Product Manager with deep experience in data engineering, AI/ML systems, and technical product development to lead the creation of the data layer and intelligence features of a next-generation AI Governance Platform. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you’ll be building the foundation for trusted, responsible, and scalable AI systems.

You will own the product roadmap, collaborate closely with cross-functional technical teams, and drive the delivery of features related to data management, intelligent policy enforcement, model monitoring, training and agentic AI capabilities.

A strong foundation in machine learning, generative AI, and software engineering is critical for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the product strategy, design, and delivery of the core data layer underpinning an AI governance platform, focusing on scalability, security, and compliance.
• Translate regulatory, ethical, and operational AI requirements into product features, including:
• Model auditability, lineage, metadata tracking
• Data quality and provenance management
• Intelligent agents for policy automation and monitoring
• Model fine tunning and training experience, including infrastructure management (GPU, CPU based).
• Oversee development of agentic AI, generative AI tools, and ML-driven features that support governance use cases (e.g., explainability, drift detection, access controls).
• Collaborate with engineering, data science, security, legal, and compliance teams to ensure timely, secure, and high-quality product delivery.
• Define and manage the product roadmap, feature prioritization, sprints, and releases.
• Supervise and mentor cross-functional teams; maintain velocity under high-pressure environmentswithout compromising quality.
• Conduct competitive analysis, engage with clients and stakeholders, and ensure product market fit.
• Contribute hands-on where needed – from writing technical specs to guiding design decisions or reviewing code.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of launching complex technical platforms or enterprise software products.
• Strong background in data engineering, data architecture, or data science, with hands-on understanding of:
• Python, SQL, APIs, big data, distributed systems, MLOps pipelines.
• Cloud-native architectures (AWS, GCP, Azure) leveraging data and AI services.
• Experience working with or building AI/ML models, especially in generative AI and agent-based systems.
• Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams, shipping critical product releases, and working in fast-paced startup or enterprise settings.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills – able to align technical and non-technical teams on strategy.
• Strong grasp of AI governance, data ethics, responsible AI principles, and emerging tech compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI governance frameworks, model risk management, or AI/ML compliance tools.
• Familiarity with data privacy, security frameworks, and regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF).
• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum, Agile SAFe) are a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Influence regulatory and compliance strategy in high-growth digital markets
• Work with innovative cross-border teams in AI, fintech, healthtech, or smart city sectors
• Access to cutting-edge legal work at the intersection of tech and law
• Competitive salary, regional benefits, and growth opportunities