Product Manager (Enterprise Readiness, SaaS) - Part-time - EMEA

Job Title: Product Manager (Enterprise Readiness – SaaS)
Location: Remote (Availability during UK business hours, with occasional evening/weekend calls)
Job Type: Project-based (Full-time or Part-time)
Reports To: CEO/Founders

About Us:

We are a London-based SaaS startup catering to enterprise clients in the Private Equity and Financial Services industries. With a growing pipeline of enterprise customers, we are focused on achieving enterprise readiness for our products and require a self-motivated individual to lead this critical workstream.

Role Overview:

As a Product Manager, you will drive the enterprise-readiness initiatives, ensuring our SaaS product aligns with industry standards for data security, compliance, and robust processes. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on expertise in achieving security certifications, setting up secure development and notification processes, and ensuring best practices in data and cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts to achieve SOC2 or ISO 27001 accreditation, defining and executing a roadmap for compliance.
• Establish and formalize breach notification processes and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Guide the team in implementing Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) practices, including conducting and addressing penetration testing.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve data security and overall cybersecurity posture.
• Define milestones, track progress, and ensure deadlines are met, reporting on progress to stakeholders.
• Serve as a thought leader for security and compliance, driving awareness and implementation of industry best practices.
• Prepare and deliver detailed roadmaps, timelines, and budget proposals for enterprise-readiness initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience in a Product Manager or similar role within a SaaS, cybersecurity, or enterprise-focused environment.
• Hands-on experience with achieving SOC2 or ISO 27001 certification.
• Strong knowledge of data security standards, penetration testing, and SSDLC frameworks.
• Familiarity with breach notification regulations and processes.
• Ability to set and manage roadmaps, deliverables, and budgets independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with clients in the Private Equity or Financial Services industries.
• Familiarity with modern SaaS infrastructure and tools.
• Knowledge of UK and EU data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).