Product Owner

Caliberly; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberly seeks a seasoned Product Owner to lead card and slot games in Dubai. You will define and prioritize the product roadmap, partnering with game developers, designers, QA, marketing, and business teams to align on objectives.

You will analyze player feedback and market trends, write user stories and acceptance criteria, and drive the lifecycle from concept to launch while monitoring performance metrics to optimize engagement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience as Product Owner or similar in gaming.
• Experience in card and slot games.
• Strong understanding of game mechanics and monetization.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritize the product roadmap for card and slot games.
• Collaborate with game developers, designers, QA to implement features.
• Serve as main point of contact for the product and milestones.
• Analyze player feedback, market trends, and competitors to drive improvements.
• Develop user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria.
• Work with marketing and business teams to meet market demand.
• Oversee the product lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Track key performance metrics to optimize the game.
• Ensure game design aligns with target audience and UX/UI teams.

Skills

Product ownership

Gaming industry

Card games

Slot games

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Tools

Game development tools

Project management software

Job description

• Define and prioritize the product roadmap for card and slot games, collaborating with stakeholders to align on business objectives.
• Work closely with game developers, designers, and QA teams to ensure the successful execution of game features and updates.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the product, ensuring alignment between teams and delivering on key milestones.
• Analyze player feedback, market trends, and competitor products to identify opportunities for product improvements and innovations.
• Develop user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria to drive the product development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with the marketing and business teams to ensure the game products meet market demand and customer expectations.
• Oversee the product lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring that all features and updates meet quality standards.
• Manage and track key product performance metrics to assess the success of the game and identify areas for optimization.
• Ensure that the game design aligns with the target audience's preferences and enhances user engagement.
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams to enhance the overall user experience, making the game more enjoyable and immersive.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role within the gaming industry, with specific experience in card and slot games.
• Strong understanding of game mechanics, features, and monetization strategies for card and slot games.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize a product roadmap, balancing business goals with player needs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to make informed product decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of game development tools, agile methodologies, and project management software.
• Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of player behavior, market trends, and industry innovations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a customer‑centric approach to product development.