Product Owner Database

JOB PURPOSE Now is the right moment to join EGA Be part of our bold ambition to become a digital lighthouse for the region and our industry worldwide As our Product Owner Database you are endtoend responsible for all our database solutions Your role will involve strategic planning functional team leadership and crossfunctional collaboration to drive operational excellence and innovation Key focus areas include Optimizing the database landscape Adopting a hybrid model of traditional and cloud databases Evolving the product offering in line with developer requirements You will define a multiyear product vision that maximizes current and future business value across the organization By maintaining and prioritizing a product backlog you will incrementally turn this vision into reality Working with an interdisciplinary team of technical experts and customer representatives you will ensure that new product releases deliver value on time on cost and on quality Your deep understanding of technology and industry trends along with strong stakeholder relationships will ensure that the team s efforts remain aligned with EGA s overall vision KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Database Management Strategy Lead the strategic planning and execution of database installations configurations and maintenance Ensure optimal performance high availability and robust security of database systems Oversee performance monitoring change management and applying patches and upgrades Develop and enforce comprehensive database standards policies and best practices Guide data modeling and advanced database design to support organizational objectives Leadership Team Management Lead mentor and manage a highperforming team of database administrators DBAs Conduct regular performance reviews and manage team dynamics for high productivity and engagement Foster strong collaboration between software developers network administrators and IT professionals Advocate for database needs and priorities within the broader IT and business strategy Compliance Security Ensure databases comply with industry standards regulatory requirements and organizational policies Lead regular security audits risk assessments and mitigation strategies Disaster Recovery Business Continuity Develop implement and oversee comprehensive database backup and recovery strategies Ensure the organization has effective disaster recovery plans and business continuity processes in place Lead regular testing and validation of recovery plans to ensure data protection and rapid restoration Agile Product Ownership Delivery Ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and aligned with business goals Provide strategic direction for agile delivery overseeing backlog grooming sprint planning and release management Relentlessly prioritize and align with business and IT stakeholders to maximize value delivery Work with design teams to deliver top user experience UX and user interface UI AUTHORITY DECISIONMAKING Develop and manage the database management budget Approve and enforce databaserelated policies procedures and standards Make key decisions that impact the department referring major approvals to the reporting manager Exercise financial authority as per the company board s authority matrix QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS Minimum Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Engineering Information Technology Computer Science or a related field accredited by UAE authorities Advanced degree or relevant certifications e g Oracle DBA Microsoft Certified Database Administrator is a plus Minimum Experience Proven experience as a Database Manager or similar role Extensive experience with database management systems e g Oracle SQL Server MySQL Experience managing a team of DBAs Strong experience in leading agile projects as a Product Owner or Scrum Master Formal project management certification e g PMP PRINCE2 Agile Project Management is preferred Proven ability to plan ahead surface risks and track analytics effectively Experience grooming product backlogs writing user stories and defining acceptance criteria Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to influence business and IT executives Ability to move between strategic discussions and handson agile coaching Experience working with thirdparty vendors consultants and external stakeholders Strong planning control and change management expertise Experience delivering advanced analytics automation and digital transformation projects is a plus SKILLS COMPETENCIES Technical Skills Strong understanding of database structure theories principles and best practices Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills Strong leadership and team management abilities Agile Digital Experience Handson experience in facilitating agile ceremonies e g backlog grooming sprint planning burndown tracking Deep experience leading agile teams and ensuring highvalue product delivery Proficiency in tracking release plans team metrics and removing blockers Individual Soft Skills Strong collaborator team player and leader Excellent verbal and written communication skills with confidence in engaging senior stakeholders Strong problem solver capable of leading teams to push solutions forward Mindset Behaviours Passionate about innovation challenging the status quo and driving outofthebox ideas Believes in a nonhierarchical culture of collaboration transparency and trust Willing to go outside comfort zones learning from failures and pushing teams to do the same Empowers others to take ownership and grow within their roles Adopts an experimental mindset to drive continuous improvement and innovation You will be redirected to the company website to apply for this position