Director of Product Management

Cuba Venture Travel; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuba Venture Travel seeks a visionary Product Director to drive the organisation's product strategy from market analysis to launch and continuous improvement. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, design, marketing, and sales to deliver products with strong market value and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, innovation, and a proven ability to manage portfolios, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure sustainable business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education in business, product management, engineering or related field.
• MBA/Masters is a plus but not required.
• Strong knowledge of product strategy and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive product strategies, roadmaps, and development plans aligned with business objectives.
• Define product vision, positioning, value propositions, and strategic priorities.
• Oversee the product lifecycle from research to launch, optimisation and commercialisation.
• Conduct market research, customer analysis, and industry trend evaluations.
• Lead product innovation by identifying new concepts, technologies, features and solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and operations for successful market execution.
• Establish performance indicators, milestones, budgets, and evaluation frameworks.
• Analyse profitability, market performance, and customer feedback for improvements.
• Oversee portfolios, resources, prioritisation, and investment decisions to maximise value.
• Develop launch strategies, go-to-market plans, pricing recommendations and market positioning.
• Ensure quality standards, regulatory compliance, customer expectations, and organisational objectives.
• Lead and mentor product management teams and promote continuous improvement.
• Assess risks and competitive developments to maintain relevance; present strategies to senior management.

Skills

Product strategy

Lifecycle management

Product development

Innovation

Commercialisation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Product Management / Engineering / Marketing / IT

Master's degree or MBA (advantage)

Job description

Product DirectorRole Description

We are seeking a visionary, innovative, and results-driven Product Director to lead the organisation's overall product strategy, development, and management. This role is responsible for defining product vision, identifying market opportunities, driving product innovation, and ensuring the successful development and commercialisation of products that meet customer needs and support the organisation's long-term business objectives.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across the entire product lifecycle, from market research and product conceptualisation to development, launch, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Product Director will ensure that product strategies deliver strong market value, customer satisfaction, and sustainable business growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute comprehensive product strategies, roadmaps, and development plans aligned with the organisation's business objectives and market opportunities.
• Define product vision, positioning, value propositions, and strategic priorities to strengthen market competitiveness and product differentiation.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, including research, conceptualisation, design, development, launch, commercialisation, and ongoing optimisation.
• Conduct market research, customer analysis, competitor assessments, and industry trend evaluations to identify emerging opportunities and customer demands.
• Lead product innovation initiatives by identifying new concepts, technologies, features, and solutions that enhance product value and market relevance.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, sales, operations, and other departments to ensure effective product development and successful market execution.
• Establish product performance indicators, development milestones, budgets, and evaluation frameworks to monitor product success.
• Analyse product profitability, market performance, customer feedback, and commercial outcomes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Oversee product portfolios, resource allocation, prioritisation, and investment decisions to maximise business value and returns.
• Develop product launch strategies, go-to-market plans, pricing recommendations, and market positioning initiatives.
• Ensure products meet relevant quality standards, regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and organisational objectives.
• Build and lead high-performing product management teams, promoting innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate product risks, market challenges, and competitive developments while recommending effective strategies to maintain market relevance.
• Present product strategies, business cases, performance reports, and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Drive continuous product improvement and ensure the organisation maintains a competitive and sustainable product portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Information Technology, or a related discipline. A Master's degree or MBA is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of product strategy, product lifecycle management, product development, innovation, and commercialisation.
• Excellent understanding of market research, customer behaviour, competitive analysis, and product positioning.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to translate customer needs and market insights into innovative product concepts and commercially viable solutions.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including product profitability, pricing strategies, budgeting, and business performance analysis.
• Excellent leadership, team management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complex product portfolios, prioritise development initiatives, and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management and decision-making capabilities with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Familiarity with product management methodologies, development frameworks, market analytics, and relevant digital tools.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, creativity, integrity, adaptability, and accountability.
• A forward-thinking and customer-focused leader with a strong passion for innovation, product excellence, and sustainable business growth.