Product Manager - Whiteshield

Whiteshield; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global policy advisory firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Product Manager to develop strategies and oversee the lifecycle of innovative products. You will conduct research, collaborate with teams, and use advanced AI solutions to enhance public outcomes. Ideal candidates have years of relevant experience, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for societal impact. This position offers a dynamic work environment and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working models

Career advancement opportunities

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Multiple years of experience in product management, preferably in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
• Proven successful experience in developing consumer-facing products from scratch.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and experience with integrating AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop a product vision and strategy in line with business goals.
• Conduct user and market research to inform product decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including policy, engineering, and design.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Product management experience

AI technologies understanding

Client/stakeholder management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Figma

Job description

About Us

Whiteshield is a global policy advisory and AI economics firm known for our ability to respond to global challenges rapidly and incisively. We use the most advanced tools and technology and combine them with our team of leading international experts to engage decision-makers in tackling society's most significant challenges. We are recognized for our rapid decision support, innovation, data science algorithms and deep policy expertise. We are specialists in "connecting the dots" between policy, business and technology.

Whiteshield X is Whiteshield’s product business, hosting our PaaS and SaaS product offering. Partnered with Google Cloud, we bring advanced solutions to governments around the world to drastically improve citizen outcomes in areas such as employment, trade, and education. Our flagship product is the Career Navigator, which is a fully AI-enabled one-stop-shop for a competitive workforce, providing citizens and organisations with a wide range of services such as job matching, upskilling, career guidance, and financial support.

What You’ll Do

• Product Strategy: Develop a product vision, strategy, and roadmap in line with business goals.
• Product Discovery: Participate in discovery activities such as client and internal stakeholder to define and break down (policy) problems and ideate product solutions.
• (User) Research: Conduct research (competitor research, user research, market analysis, stakeholder interviews, etc.) to inform product decisions.
• Experimentation: Design and conduct experiments to verify requirements.
• Requirements Definition: Gather and define business requirements and translate them into clear specifications for engineering, design, and QA teams.
• Lifecycle Management: Own your team’s product from ideation through development and testing to launch and maintenance.
• User Experience: Work closely with UI UX design to define the customer journey and create a great user experience.
• Performance Management: Monitor product performance by building a data ecosystem around the product, using KPIs and data analytics to drive continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with our policy, product, engineering, design, QA and ops colleagues as well as company leadership to make informed product decisions and achieve results.
• Client Management: Participate in and manage interactions with client counterparts on the product side, where necessary.

Who You Are

• Entrepreneurial and ambitious, with your own perspective and ideas, and with an eagerness to contribute to the success of the studio and the organisation.
• Highly independent and self-motivated, with strong leadership skills and a get-things-done attitude to deliver results.
• Passion for the public good and eagerness to make a societal impact with their work, ideally with a particular interest in economic development, workforce development, and education.
• Highly creative and eager to push the boundary on innovation and really rethink the standard within traditional (policy) areas.
• Eager to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment that challenges you to excel.
• Detail-oriented with high standards for quality.

What You’ll Need

• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Multiple years of experience in product management, preferably in a dynamic, high-growth and highly innovative environment.
• Proven successful experience in developing consumer-facing (mobile) products from scratch
• Proficiency with relevant tooling (such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Figma, etc).
• Experience with A/B testing and a variety of user experimentation techniques and tools.
• Must have strong understanding of AI technologies and notable experience with integrating AI solutions and building AI features.
• A strong eye for great UI/UX and strong understanding of design best practices.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and resilience to meet deadlines and manage stressful situations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills and experience with client/stakeholder management.

Inclusive by Design

At Whiteshield, we champion equal opportunities - not just in principle, but in practice. We believe the best ideas grow in spaces where every voice is respected, and every background adds value. Our inclusive culture empowers all team members to bring their whole selves to work, knowing their perspectives are welcomed and their contributions matter.

Celebrate the Climb

We don’t just notice high performance - we reward it. Whether it's through career advancement or peer recognition, we celebrate those who push boundaries and raise the bar. Your growth is our priority.

Flexible, Human-Centered Work

We understand that ambition and wellbeing go hand in hand. That’s why we offer flexible working models and a culture that values balance, autonomy, and trust. Whether you're recharging or reaching new heights, we want you to thrive - both inside and outside the office.

Impact with Purpose

At Whiteshield, your work drives real change. From shaping national labour strategies to advising global climate policy, we work on challenges that matter. For professionals who want their career to stand for something, this is your platform to make it count.

Global Mindset

Join an international network of economists, data scientists, policy advisors, and strategists - all collaborating across borders with a shared mission. Expect sharp minds, open conversations, and a genuine team spirit.