Senior Product Manager - Remote

COGNNA is a fast-growing cybersecurity startup headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, providing an AI-powered SaaS platform that helps organizations detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats. Established in 2022, COGNNA focuses on empowering businesses locally and internationally to build resilient and cost-effective cybersecurity operations.

• 5+ years of product management experience in SaaS cybersecurity
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with SOC, engineers, data scientists, and compliance experts
• Deep understanding of data integrations, log sources, APIs, and security platforms (SIEM, XDR, EDR, threat intel feeds)
• Experience managing agile teams and launching scalable SaaS products
• Experience with JIRA, AI & AI Prototyping tools, product analytics
• Fluent in English with clear, simple communication skills
• Strong cybersecurity knowledge
• Excellent analytical skills to measure and respond to product metrics
• Stakeholder management skills and results orientation
• Proactive and rapid decision making

Bonus Points:

• Experience with SIEM, XDR, and MDR solutions
• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related field
• Hands-on experience with log parsing, API management, or integration platforms
• Knowledge of data lakes, real-time analytics, or AI/ML frameworks in a security context
• Familiarity with SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, NCA ECC/ICRM, and GCC regulatory compliance requirements
• Passion for building secure, elegant products that empower users and defenders

Product Ownership:

• Own the full lifecycle: discovery, prioritization, roadmap, delivery, and iteration
• Drive the roadmap through customer insights, market research, and internal collaboration

Prioritization & Decision Making:

• Use data, logic, and business sense to prioritize effectively (RICE mindset)
• Define and track KPIs across adoption, performance, compliance, and customer value

Execution & Delivery:

• Extract true MVPs and iterate quickly
• Write clear, concise requirements focused on outcomes
• Validate requirements closely with engineering, AI, data, and compliance teams

Product Discovery & Validation:

• Create quick wireframes and prototypes to test ideas early
• Engage real users before committing to full development

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Lead collaboration across engineering, design, compliance, and business teams
• Partner with sales, marketing, and customer success to ensure product adoption and positioning

Secure-by-Design Thinking:

• Ensure alignment with frameworks such as SAMA, NCA ECC, NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR
• Deliver features that are secure, compliant, and resilient by design