Product Owner [UAE]

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 partner's 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.

About the Client Our partner is a dynamic tech powerhouse building cutting-edge product engineering solutions across Fintech, iGaming, and Marketing. They excel at turning innovative concepts into high-performing engines and launching them at global scale. As their exclusive recruitment partner, Lionhires manages their full-cycle talent acquisition, connecting top-tier tech talent with this fast-growing, ambitious team.

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: Official employment under local UAE laws

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

• Professional Development: Continuous learning and development opportunities, including partial compensation for language classes and professional training.

• Culture & Perks: Birthday gifts, regular team-building activities, and an inclusive, high-energy team culture.

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!