Product Owner - RAK

Softana; Ras Al Khaimah; In loco; AED 180.000 - 320.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Relocation package

Visa support for you and family

Paid vacation

Descrizione del lavoro

Softana, based in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, is seeking a Product Owner to drive product vision, align cross-functional tech teams, and master backlog refinement for end-to-end features.

You will bridge business objectives with technical execution, manage requirements, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clear acceptance criteria and successful releases.

Competenze

• 3+ years in a Product Owner role or related domain (e.g., Business Analyst, System Analyst).
• Solid understanding of Scrum/Agile methodologies, product architecture, requirements lifecycle, and backlog management.
• Strong grasp of UX principles and product lifecycle processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data, identify bottlenecks, and make swift, well-reasoned decisions.
• Advanced English proficiency and leadership to guide cross-functional teams without direct management authority.

Mansioni

• Own backlog items through refinement, prioritization, and sprint planning with clear sprint objectives.
• Gather, verify, and maintain functional and non-functional requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Define Acceptance Criteria with stakeholders to ensure QA baselines and high product standards.
• Bridge communication between development teams and business stakeholders for alignment and approvals.
• Align product roadmaps with quarterly OKRs and continuously refine delivery plans.

Conoscenze

Scrum/Agile

Product architecture

Requirements lifecycle

Backlog management

UX principles

Analytical thinking

Advanced English

Leadership

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Company

Softana is a product development company based in Ras Al-Khaimah. We care about people who'll use our products. That's why we make our software flexible and human- friendly.
What we do:
Product development - developing end-to-end web and mobile applications and platforms.
System integration - connecting software, CRMs, and other tools
After - launch support - performing ongoing monitoring, security updates, or scaling.

About the Role

Are you an ambitious Product Owner ready to drive product vision and align cross-functional tech teams in a high-growth environment? We are looking for a skilled Product Owner to join our team on-site in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. If you excel at bridging business objectives with technical execution, mastering backlog refinement, and delivering end-to-end product features, this is your next big career move.

What You Will Do

• Backlog & Sprint Ownership: Formulate, refine, and prioritize backlog items based on critical business goals, defining clear sprint objectives and inspecting product increments from design to production.

• Requirement Management: Gather, verify, and maintain functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring all Epics, User Stories, Use Cases, and Operational Change Requests meet strict quality standards.

• Define Acceptance Criteria: Establish clear Acceptance Criteria alongside stakeholders to set accurate testing baselines for QA and guarantee high product standards.

• Stakeholder Bridge: Act as the central communicator between development teams and business stakeholders, ensuring transparency, alignment, and approval for key strategies.

• Strategic Alignment: Participate in quarterly OKR planning, estimate deliverables, and continuously align product roadmaps with business objectives.

What You Bring

• Proven Experience: At least 3 years in a Product Owner role or related domain (e.g., Business Analyst, System Analyst).

• Core Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of Scrum/Agile methodologies, product architecture, requirements lifecycle, and backlog management.

• UX & Product Mindset: Strong grasp of UX principles and product lifecycle processes.

• Analytical Thinking: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data, identify bottlenecks, and make swift, well-reasoned decisions.

• Soft Skills & Leadership: Advanced English proficiency, strong conflict-resolution skills, and the leadership to guide cross-functional teams without direct management authority.

Bonus Points For

• PSPO Level 1 (or equivalent) certification.

• Direct experience with mobile app products.

• Basic coding or UI/UX design background.

What's in It for You

• Financial Growth: Highly competitive remuneration level with structured annual performance reviews.

• Global Mobility: A comprehensive relocation package including flights (partially covered), up to 2 weeks of hotel accommodation, and full visa support for you and your family.

• Work-Life Balance: 21 working days of paid annual vacation to rest and recharge.

Our Recruitment Process

We respect your time and aim to keep our process transparent and efficient:

1. Initial Screen: A casual conversation with a Lionhires Recruiter to discuss your background and expectations.

2. Product Discussion: A deep dive into your product methodology and experience with the Hiring Manager.

3. Final Interview: A strategic conversation with key Business Stakeholders.

4. Offer: Welcome aboard!