Senior Product Manager

Nabat is a climate-tech startup based in the UAE using advanced technology to protect and restore natural ecosystems with precision and scale! We operate at the intersection of ecological & environmental sciences, GIS, AI, and robotics. Our mission is to enable data-driven, science-backed ecosystem management and restoration at the speed and scale necessary to address the critical challenges of climate change, deforestation, land erosion, and biodiversity loss. Our comprehensive solution - consisting of ecosystem management software, precision aerial seeding drones, AI & ecological models, and restoration services - is already being used to plant millions of mangroves in the UAE. But we’re just getting started, as we build our platform to serve the needs of coastal, marine and arid ecosystems around the world.

If this mission resonates with you, let’s talk.

What is the role?

Our Product Manager will imagine, design and lead the development of AI & Robotics solutions that create a positive impact on the planet, and deliver value to our end-users.

This role will lead Product efforts for developing industry-leading ecosystem solutions (AI software, robotics) using cutting-edge research breakthroughs.

As a Product Manager, you will continuously shape, own, and deliver on our ambitious product roadmap. Starting from user needs, and a deep understanding of AI & robotics technologies and the ecosystem in which we operate, you will rally x-fn teams around a compelling shared vision, and underlying product plan and drive its execution. You’ll focus deeply on technology, early-stage product development, cross-functional leadership, and enabling partnerships to have maximal impact. Operating with scale and speed, our world-class cross-functional team is just getting started and as a core member of the founding team, you will have the opportunity to shape it!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Work entrepreneurially alongside our outstanding AI and Robotics researchers, engineers, and other cross-functional experts to identify new product and feature opportunities before incubating, launching, and scaling them in close collaboration with partners
• Develop product requirements for research products to scale; Evangelize the technology
• Identify new high-potential technologies that could have a groundbreaking impact on the world
• Develop technology vision; build the case to invest in new product development.
• Develop close relationships at the executive and working levels with partner teams to deeply understand their top priorities and how our research can help accelerate their existing products in the B2B space
• Identify new opportunities for partnerships that are aligned with our research and partner team goals around building AI-powered products for B2B customers and partners

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• Product Management experience; crafting strategic product roadmaps from conception to launch and work with cross-functional teams
• Track record of figuring out product market fit
• Experience in early-stage and startup environments
• A passion for AI and/or Robotics

Preferred experience (it would be awesome if you also had these):

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, AI, Engineering or related technical field
• B2B Product Management experience
• Experience in AI for ecosystem restoration of farm management
• Strong communication skills

Why join Nabat?

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to

• Join a well-funded early-stage tech startup at the intersection of some of the most exciting, disruptive and innovative technologies in the world - geospatial AI, remote sensing, drone robotics, ecology & agricultural science
• Design, build and shape a product from the ground up using your unique skills and expertise
• Work with a truly international and world-class R&D team both within Nabat and in collaboration with 1200+ researchers, scientists and technologists in the larger Advanced Technology Research Council (https://www.atrc.gov.ae/), Technology Innovation Institute (https://www.tii.ae/), and VentureOne (https://www.ventureone.ae/) ecosystem.
• Relocate to Abu Dhabi – one of the safest, most livable, expat-friendly cities in the world - with an “all inclusive” relocation package for you and your family, that includes work & residence visa sponsorship, relocation flights, orientation tour, school and house search, and hotel stay until you find your new home.
• Make a real and direct impact to solving the most critical challenges of our time – climate change and ecosystem loss!

What is the hiring process like?

We believe in making your hiring and onboarding seamless and transparent. Here is what to expect from us:

• Initial screening call with a member of our Talent team to ensure expectations and experience aligns
• First interview with hiring manager about the role and ask questions – Taha Ghaznavi, Chief Product Officer, Nabat
• Second interview with technical team member(s) to assess your capabilities. Might include a coding test and/or small case study.
• Third interview with a senior leader to assess culture fit and give you opportunity to meet your future stakeholders
• Hiring decision and conditional offer
• Security clearance and final offer
• Relocation to the UAE and onboarding!

Apply with your CV and tell us what makes you & your experience a great fit for Nabat.