Product Manager

PAY10; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fintech sector is seeking a seasoned Product Manager to drive the development and growth of payment solutions and digital products. The role involves managing cross-functional teams, overseeing product initiatives, and conducting market research to inform product strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fintech and a proven track record of product innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Product Owner/Manager.
• Industry experience in fintech, payments, digital banking, or technology sectors is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a comprehensive product roadmap.
• Manage cross-functional teams and adopt Agile methodologies.
• Conduct in-depth market research to identify emerging trends.

Skills

Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Market Research

Product Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned and dynamic Product Manager responsible for driving the product development and growth of payment solutions and digital products.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience developing fintech/payments products.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy and Vision

• Lead the development of a comprehensive product roadmap, prioritize features and initiatives aligned with the product vision and strategy.
• Support the global Head of Product in developing go-to-market plans and strategic growth plans for different regions.

People Management

• Manage cross-functional teams including product leads, managers, and analysts, providing mentoring and coaching.
• Adopt Agile methodologies to lead teams through the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch and optimization.

Project Management

• Oversee end-to-end execution of product initiatives, ensuring timely delivery within scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Develop detailed project plans, milestones, and track progress against key metrics.
• Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and resource constraints to ensure successful outcomes.

Market and User Research

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify emerging trends, the competitive landscape, and customer needs in payments.
• Utilize qualitative and quantitative research methods to gather insights from customers, stakeholders, and industry experts.
• Synthesize findings into actionable recommendations to inform product strategy and development.

Product Innovation

• Drive product innovation by generating and evaluating new ideas addressing customer pain points and market opportunities.
• Prioritize and champion promising ideas through the product development lifecycle from concept to commercialization.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including business partners, customers, executives, and regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate effectively across teams and organizational boundaries in a matrix environment.
• Gather feedback, manage expectations, and align on product priorities to achieve shared goals.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• SAFe certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Product Owner/Manager.
• Industry experience in fintech, payments, digital banking, or technology sectors is strongly preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Successful track record of building products from ideation to execution.
• Proactive, adaptable, solutions-focused, with a strong people-first mindset.