Product Manager - Noatum port

About This Role

Role Overview

The ideal candidate is an analytical and results-driven professional who will lead a team of high-performing individuals responsible for managing the full product lifecycle—from strategy and development to evaluation and continuous improvement. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver product roadmaps and identify new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision, ensuring alignment with business objectives, target audience needs, and overall strategy.
• Own, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog, working closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure focus on high-value deliverables.
• Analyze business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to ensure clarity and alignment across the development team.
• Establish and manage priorities across products while maintaining an organized and up-to-date backlog.
• Act as the primary liaison between development teams and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment.
• Gather stakeholder feedback, provide regular updates, and ensure alignment with the product roadmap.
• Collaborate with development teams to plan and prioritize product releases, defining scope and sequencing of features.
• Review and validate deliverables, ensuring outputs meet acceptance criteria and are ready for release.
• Monitor key performance metrics to assess product success and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, design, marketing, and sales, to ensure a cohesive product strategy.

People Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Managers across the portfolio to align on roadmaps, priorities, and dependencies, facilitating necessary discussions.
• Lead discussions on squad vision, scope, KPIs, and resource allocation to ensure alignment and eliminate duplication of effort.
• Drive a sense of urgency and accountability across squads to achieve portfolio-level objectives.
• Oversee and support product adoption initiatives.
• Represent the portfolio in discussions within and across the Tribe.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Ensure strong alignment between product strategy and overall organizational goals.
• Foster a culture of innovation within the product development team.
• Develop and execute long-term product strategies, anticipating market trends, technological advancements, and evolving customer needs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that may impact product success.
• Make strategic decisions regarding resource allocation, including budget, timelines, and team capacity.
• Continuously evaluate opportunities for growth, expansion, and product enhancement.
• Effectively communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap to stakeholders at all levels.

Educational and Technical Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of relevant domains and product landscapes.
• Solid understanding of industry trends and key challenges.
• Proven experience in Agile environments, with a strong ability to build and manage product backlogs.
• Experience working with engineering and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage complex products and multiple parallel initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership.
• Ability to translate Agile methodologies into clear, client-facing communication.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Demonstrates a challenger mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is essential.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in a senior technical or product management role.

Leadership Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Mental Agility
• Drive for Performance
• Adaptability
• Courage
• Ability to Inspire

Technical Competencies

• Infrastructure Implementation
• Technology Planning
• Customer Focus
• Thought Leadership