Description
Ciklum is looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our team full-time in UAE.
We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.
About the role :
The ideal candidate will possess a robust foundation of product management skills and will be capable of executing their responsibilities without guidance. This role requires a deep understanding of product management best practices, effective research methods, and the ability to communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders and technical teams.
Our client is a technology business that runs large-scale transformation engagements across various verticals, including the public sector. You will be part of a key initiative to modernize a nationwide government platform through comprehensive digital transformation. By leveraging advanced web portals, mobile applications, CRM systems, predictive analytics, and AI, our dynamic team aims to enhance and streamline core services for government officials, the legal ecosystem, and citizens. Our primary focus is on ensuring seamless integration, scalability, and adherence to rigorous performance and security standards.
Responsibilities
Work on Continuous Product Discovery :
- Lead and participate in collaborative product discovery efforts, instilling a culture of exploration and validation within the team
- Conduct deep market research and user studies to uncover opportunities for product innovation, using data-driven insights to shape product strategy
- Recognize great design, critically assess what is valuable for end-users, and collaborate with the design team to contribute to design decisions
- Create and maintain a comprehensive, high-complexity product roadmap, ensuring that it drives growth and is clearly communicated across stakeholders at all levels
- Effectively manage and prioritize the product backlog, considering all relevant factors
Execute Cross-functional Leadership :
Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept to launch and scalingUnderstand and apply the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) effectively, communicating technical concepts clearly with the development teamInspire cross-functional teams to think creatively, ensuring product development is guided by customer feedback, market trends, and business impactWork independently with engineering, design, and other teams to ensure timely and high-quality product deliveryTranslate complex technical requirements into clear, motivating objectives for the team. Facilitate discussions with technical teams to ensure alignment and understandingDemonstrate effective time management skills, consistently meeting deadlinesLeverage Essential Skills for Dynamic Product Management :
Clearly articulate product vision, strategies, and technical concepts to diverse stakeholders, tailoring communication to different audiences and ensuring alignment across teamsMake informed, data-driven decisions that align with company goals, even in complex or uncertain situations, ensuring that product development is focused on measurable outcomesShow initiative and solve problems independentlyDemonstrate effective leadership skills, inspiring and motivating team membersLeverage effective presentation techniques and an ability to engage the audience with compelling storytelling and well-designed visual aidsDemonstrate strong time management and teamwork skills, working collaboratively to meet deadlines and tackle product challenges, especially in complex situationsMentor junior team members and encourage continuous learningRequirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field building / shipping technical products5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in a technology-focused environmentProven ability to manage product lifecycles and understand customer-centric product developmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience handling product management tools and methodologiesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively in a team- oriented environmentExperience with Agile methodologies is a plusFluent English speaker, fluency in Arabic would be an advantageWhat's in it for you
Ability to work on challenging projects, deal with complex solutionsWork with start-ups, scale-ups, and enterprise clients across different industriesFriendly and collaborative teams in an enjoyable working environmentStrong focus on continuous expertise growth through various trainings and communitiesBe bold, not bored!
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Interested already?
We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. Can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.
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