Product owner

BlackStone eIT; Dubai; Remote; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic software firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead software development projects. The successful candidate will define the product vision, collaborate with stakeholders, and manage the product backlog to ensure alignment with business goals. A Bachelor's degree and Agile experience are required. The role offers competitive benefits, including paid time off and a performance bonus, with remote working options.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus

Remote Job

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner in software development.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap to team members.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate them into user stories.
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog according to business objectives.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Team collaboration

User story writing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field

Job description

BlackStone eIT is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Product Owner to lead our software development projects to success. In this role, you will be responsible for defining the product vision, maintaining the product backlog, and maximizing the value of the development team’s work. You will work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and prioritize features according to business goals.

Your expertise will help bridge the gap between business needs and technical capabilities, ensuring that our software solutions meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of our products!

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap to team members and stakeholders.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate them into user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog according to business objectives and user feedback.
• Collaborate with design and development teams to ensure a shared understanding of requirements and expected outcomes.
• Act as a central point of contact for all product-related questions and feedback.
• Monitor product progress and performance, making adjustments as necessary to meet the project goals.
• Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings to provide updates and gather insights.
• Conduct user acceptance testing to validate new features and ensure they meet quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner in software development.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in requirement gathering and writing user stories.
• Basic understanding of software development processes and UX / UI design principles.
• Must possess strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonus
• Remote Job