Product Manager | Enterprise Squad | Fixed term contract

As a Product Manager at Nord Security, you will lead a cross-functional team of engineers and be responsible for the enterprise product experience. You’ll create the squad’s product strategy, manage the product backlog, and establish metrics to gauge success. Engagement with stakeholders and incorporation of UX research and data will be key to developing your product area. You'll also focus on hypothesis validation and the implementation of lean development practices to ensure you are building useful and impactful products.

To qualify for the Product Manager position at Nord Security, candidates should have at least 3+ years of experience in product management within a startup or scale-up context. Strong stakeholder management skills, experience with Agile methodologies, and the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences are essential. A background or interest in cybersecurity will be a significant advantage.

At Nord Security, the work culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and support for proactive professional growth. As a Product Manager, you’ll find a team of future shapers and honest communicators. The environment encourages teamwork and creativity to build solutions that empower users to secure their online experience. You’ll also enjoy various health benefits and opportunities for mental well-being.

Nord Security is committed to the professional growth of its employees, including Product Managers. The company provides access to various resources such as internal and external events, online training, and conferences. You will also have the opportunity to read industry-related books to enhance your knowledge and skills, ensuring that you can reach your full professional potential.

For the Product Manager role within the Enterprise Squad at Nord Security, you can expect a competitive gross salary ranging from 4500 to 6500 EUR per month. This compensation reflects the company’s commitment to attracting and retaining top talent in the cybersecurity industry.

When prioritizing features, I assess their potential impact on user satisfaction and business goals. I utilize frameworks like MoSCoW (Must have, Should have, Could have, Won't have) to categorize features based on urgency and necessity, ensuring that my team focuses on what delivers maximum value.

I have extensive experience working within Agile frameworks, including Scrum. I have taken on roles such as Scrum Master and have consistently facilitated sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to refine processes and improve team collaboration.

Conflict is an opportunity for growth. I encourage open communication, facilitating discussions that allow team members to express their concerns and viewpoints in a respectful manner. By reframing issues around shared goals, I help turn conflicts into productive discussions that lead to solutions.

Effective stakeholder management begins with building strong relationships. I maintain regular updates and feedback loops, ensuring stakeholders feel involved and informed. By aligning project objectives with stakeholder expectations, I create a collaborative environment that fosters trust.

Hypothesis validation is critical to developing successful products. I conduct user testing, A/B testing, and gather qualitative feedback to assess if my assumptions hold true. This data informs my decisions and helps to iterate the product effectively before launch.

I typically use project management tools like Jira or Trello to manage the product backlog. These platforms provide transparency and enable prioritized item tracking, helping the team focus on delivering high-value tasks efficiently.

I make it a priority to stay informed about the latest trends and developments in cybersecurity. I read industry publications, engage with online communities, and participate in webinars or conferences to gather insights that inform my product strategies.

Once, after gathering user feedback, I realized a feature we planned was not resonating with our target audience. I organized a brainstorming session with the team to explore alternatives, which led to a pivot towards a feature that significantly improved user engagement.

Measuring product success involves a mix of qualitative and quantitative metrics, such as user engagement, retention rates, revenue growth, and customer satisfaction scores. I ensure that we have defined KPIs in place early on to review regularly.

I employ a variety of techniques for user research, including surveys, user interviews, focus groups, and usability testing. This mixed-methods approach ensures that I gain comprehensive insights into user needs and challenges, driving more user-centered product decisions.