Founding Product Manager
About the role
Founding Product Manager
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Berlin • Cybersecurity & AI Startup • Recently Funded
Founding Product Manager
Founding Product Manager
Key Responsibilities
Define and build product
scratch
Design end-to-end user journeys
Define platform
information architecture, navigation, and core UX principles
- Own wireframes,
user flows
, and interaction logic (from low-fidelity to production-ready concepts)
- Prepare tickets and own
backlog
- Translate user needs, risk scenarios, and business goals into
intuitive UI/UX decisions
- Contribute the
product vision
and translate it into a clear, actionable roadmap
- Ensure complex security and risk concepts are expressed in simple,
usable interfaces
- Drive
product discovery
, validation, and prioritization from day zero
- Work closely with
engineering, security, and data teams
to ship the right product fast
- Define MVP scope,
iterate
Balance
Represent the product
internally and externally with customers, partners, and investors
- Build whole platform
Must have skills
10+ years
B2B SaaS
web platforms for technical products
- Proven ability to scatch
end-to-end user journeys
Figma
(flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes)
- Strong experience with
design systems
and component-based UX (Figma libraries, tokens, variants)
- Ability to write clear
PRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Notion, Confluence, or similar
- Experience working closely with engineering teams using
Jira, Linear, or GitHub Projects
- Solid understanding of
SaaS integrations
and backend-driven UIs (can read OpenAPI / Swagger specs)
- Experience defining
data-heavy dashboards
(tables, filters, charts, drill-downs)
- Strong grasp of
UX for complex domains
(security, risk, finance, compliance, or enterprise admin tools)
- Familiarity with
event tracking and product analytics
- Experience in using TOP
product AI tools
- Ability to run
user interviews and usability testing
and translate findings into product decisions
- Strong understanding Ability to
build things from scratch
at early stage startup
- High ownership mentality, startup mindset, and ability to move quickly.
- Experience in
startup or scale-up environments
- Low ego, high commitment, and a
true tech startup mentality
.
- Strong
problem-solving skills
and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
- Excellent
English
Nice-to-have requirements
- Experience with
cybersecurity, IAM, GRC, or risk management platforms
- Understanding of
RBAC / ABAC
, permissions modeling, and role-based UX
- Experience working with
AI-powered features
(recommendations, scoring, summaries, user flow generators)
- Familiarity with
data visualization libraries
- Exposure to
frontend frameworks
React,
, or Vue
(no coding required)
- Experience collaborating with teams using
Go, Java, or Python
backends
- Understanding of
enterprise buying personas
(CISO, CTO, Security, Risk teams)
- Experience designing
multi-tenant SaaS platforms
- Familiarity with
compliance frameworks
(NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
- Experience in
security or risk management products
- Experience designing
permission models, identity graphs, or access control frameworks
.
- Exposure to
graph-based modeling
(identity graph, access graph, risk graph)
- Familiarity with
AI agents implementations
- Previous experience in
cybersecurity
, identity startups.
- You are a fan of
rock or metal
music.
- Excellent
German
Benefits
Founding Team Member Equity
Competitive Compensation
Founding Team Member Status
Fresh Funding Secured
Security Contribution
High Autonomy
Work with a Technical CEO and CPTO
Cutting-Edge Domain
Massive Learning Curve
Fast Career Path
Berlin Location
Direct Impact
Best Equipment and Tools
- High quality equipment and modern tools to help you do your best work from day one
•
Team Offsites -
Skills
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