Product Owner

Direct; Eastern Province; Remote; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Product Owner/Manager to oversee technical deliverables and guide a cross-functional team. Responsibilities include managing project timelines and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in product management, a strong grasp of Agile methodologies, and excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive pay, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discounts on travel services

Incentive programs for top performers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product Owner, Product Manager, or Technical Project Manager roles.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to manage cross-functional technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and track technical deliverables across the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements.
• Lead and manage a cross-functional technical squad.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Tools

Jira

ClickUp

Trello

Job description

Engineering Team

Remote Work

Full Time

About DIRECT

Direct is a leading Saudi company and one of the largest in the Kingdom’s travel and tourism sector.

We believe that travel is a passion-driven experience — that’s why we’re dedicated every day to creating smart, innovative solutions that make our customers' journeys easier, smarter, and more enjoyable.

Our team is made up of incredible talents working in a vibrant, creative environment where collaboration thrives. If you're looking for a place to grow your skills and make a real impact, Direct is where you belong!

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and track technical deliverables across the product lifecycle
• Manage dependencies, risks, and timelines for engineering deliverables
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, refine, and validate requirements
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog in alignment with business goals
• Ensure features meet business objectives and user needs
• Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Lead, mentor, and manage a cross-functional technical squad
• Allocate tasks, monitor progress, and ensure accountability within the team
• Resolve blockers and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture
• Drive continuous improvement in development practices, code quality, and delivery speed
• Maintain clear communication between business and engineering teams

Skills

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years in Product Owner, Product Manager, or Technical Project Manager roles, ideally in fast-paced tech environments
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and end-to-end software delivery processes
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional technical teams
• Ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into actionable deliverables
• Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, ClickUp, Trello, or similar)
• Technical background or strong understanding of web/mobile application architecture

Personal Skills:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a leading tourism company
• Comprehensive training and development programs
• A dynamic and supportive work environment

Additional Perks:

• Discounts on travel services
• Incentive programs for top-performing employees

DIRECT is on the rise in the Gulf's travel-tech landscape—this is your chance to be part of something big!