Product Owner

CodeNinja; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly skilled Product Owner to manage their financial products. The role requires fluency in Arabic and a strong background in banking, focusing on product backlog management and stakeholder communication to drive product vision and strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years' experience in financial payments sector.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Experience with agile methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize product backlog based on business needs.
• Act as liaison between stakeholders and development teams.
• Deliver presentations and reports effectively.

Skills

Product Backlog Management

Financial Payments Expertise

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science or related field

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Product Owner (PO) who is fluent in Arabic and has a solid background in financial payments and banking. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the product backlog, ensuring that our financial products meet client needs, and delivering exceptional presentations and reports. The role requires a strong personality with excellent communication skills to drive product vision and strategy.

Key Responsibilities :

• Product Backlog Management : Define and prioritize product features, enhancements, and fixes based on business needs, customer feedback, and market trends. Ensure the backlog is well-groomed and actionable.
• Stakeholder Communication : Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders, including customers, development teams, and management. Gather requirements, provide updates, and manage expectations.
• Financial Payments Expertise : Utilize your knowledge of financial payments and banking to drive product development and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Presentation and Reporting : Develop and deliver compelling presentations and reports to stakeholders and executive teams. Communicate product status, progress, and roadmaps effectively.
• Strategic Planning : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute product strategies, roadmaps, and go-to-market plans.
• Strong Leadership : Demonstrate a strong personality with the ability to influence and lead teams, drive decisions, and resolve conflicts.

Requirements

Qualifications :

• Language Requirement : English & Fluency in Arabic (both written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Experience : Minimum of 8+ years of experience in a similar role within the financial payments and banking sector.
• Skills :

o Proven ability to manage and prioritize product backlogs.

o Strong presentation and reporting skills with a track record of delivering impactful presentations.

o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

o Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment. o Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are a plus.

Preferred Attributes :

• Experience with agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Familiarity with the latest trends and technologies in financial payments and banking