Senior Product Owner

1inch; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading DeFi company is seeking a Senior Product Owner to lead a cross-functional agile team in Dubai. The role focuses on delivering innovative web3 applications and requires over 5 years of product management experience in agile environments. Candidates must have deep knowledge of DeFi and strong communication skills to align teams and stakeholders. The company offers competitive pay, unlimited vacation days, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation days

Fully compensated work gear

Annual team retreat at a top location

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in agile environments.
• Proven track record in delivering user-driven products.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the product backlog and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate vision into actionable deliverables.
• Facilitate agile rituals and ensure smooth execution.

Skills

Experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager

Deep knowledge of DeFi and blockchain protocols

Excellent communication skills

Strong understanding of agile frameworks

Familiarity with Web3 development tools

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Figma

Job description

Overview

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Product Owner to lead cross-functional agile team responsible for delivering innovative web3 DeFi application. You will work within an agile program structure, aligning team efforts with strategic business goals while driving roadmap execution and user-centric development in your agile team.

Responsibilities

• Product Ownership & Backlog Management
  • Own the product backlog, ensuring clear prioritisation and alignment with business objectives.
  • Align backlog with company goals by closely working together with the Product Manager.
  • Foster a common understanding of stories and business context within the agile team.
  • Define and refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical requirements.
  • Balance feature development with security, scalability, and compliance considerations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
  • Work closely with the Product Manager and Business Stakeholders to translate high-level vision into actionable deliverables.
  • Align technical and non-technical stakeholders across teams within our agile program.
• Agile Process & Execution
  • Facilitate agile rituals, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and demos.
  • Contribute to rituals within our program structure, like exploration workshops or showcase events.
  • Ensure continuous alignment across teams to optimise feature delivery.
  • Resolve dependencies between teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Performance Monitoring & Improvement
  • Monitor and measure product success through KPIs, customer feedback, and DeFi ecosystem analytics.
  • Iterate on product development based on data-driven insights.

What You’ll Need

• Experience
  • 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in agile environments.
  • Deep knowledge of DeFi, blockchain protocols, and smart contract technology.
  • Proven track record of delivering high-impact, user-driven products in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Skills
  • Excellent communication skills to align technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Scrum@Scale, etc.).
  • Familiarity with Web3 development tools (e.g., Solidity, EVM-based chains, smart contract auditing, dApp UX/UI considerations) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with tools (JIRA, Confluence, Figma, etc.).
• Mindset
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to align short-term execution with long-term vision.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve dependencies effectively.
  • Collaborative and proactive, fostering a culture of shared understanding within teams.

Why you\'ll love working with us

• Join a dynamic, creative team in a fast-paced and supportive environment
• Innovation and Collaboration in web3 tech are core to our success
• We’re open to new ideas— if you’ve got a vision, pitch it and make it happen
• Enjoy competitive pay that matches your skills and experience
• Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of DeFi
• Take time when you need it — we offer unlimited vacation days
• Get fully compensated for your work gear— we’ll set you up for success
• Travel with us! We host an annual team retreat at a top international location
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