Product Owner

Client of Aventus Global Talent; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cybersecurity Product Owner to lead the development and lifecycle management of cybersecurity products. This role requires deep product ownership experience and strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between cybersecurity, business stakeholders, and technical teams, ensuring robust and secure digital products.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in product management or ownership.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and lifecycle management of cybersecurity products.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to translate business requirements.
• Own and groom the product backlog, ensuring clarity and prioritization.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Cybersecurity Principles

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Product Owner - Cybersecurity (Contract)

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Cybersecurity Product Owner to lead the development and lifecycle management of cybersecurity products and solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep product ownership experience with a strong understanding of cybersecurity domains and stakeholder engagement. This role will act as a key bridge between cybersecurity, business stakeholders, and technical teams to deliver robust and secure digital products.

Key Responsibilities:

1. End-to-End Product Lifecycle Management
2. Define product vision, roadmap, and backlog for cybersecurity initiatives.
3. Lead the development, launch, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity products.
4. Drive Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

1. Collaborate with internal stakeholders including security operations, IT, risk, compliance, and business units.
2. Translate business requirements into technical features aligned with security objectives.
3. Present product updates, metrics, and risks to senior leadership and steering committees.

Cybersecurity Domain Expertise

1. Understand and incorporate cybersecurity frameworks, threats, trends, and compliance requirements into product strategy.
2. Work closely with cybersecurity engineers and architects to ensure alignment with security best practices.

Prioritization & Decision Making

1. Own and groom the product backlog, ensuring clarity and prioritization of features, bugs, and improvements.
2. Balance competing priorities while ensuring product goals and business value are achieved.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in product management or ownership, ideally in a cybersecurity, IT security, or digital risk context.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies (SIEM, IAM, EDR, etc.), and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.).
• Proven experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product lifecycle management.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as CSPO, CISM, CISSP, or PMP.
• Background in cybersecurity operations, architecture, or consulting.
• Experience working in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government, etc.).

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