Department: Product Management
Location: [Full Remote]
Reports to: Product Manager

Job Summary:
The Product Manager will play a key role in shaping the direction of new and existing products by bridging the gap between business objectives and technology solutions. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to define product features and ensure they meet user needs and company goals. Additionally, this role will encompass Scrum Master responsibilities to ensure smooth development processes within the squad.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Strategy and Vision:
   • Develop and clearly articulate the product vision and ensure it aligns with the company’s strategic goals.
   • Manage and prioritize the product backlog to focus on the most impactful changes.
2. Feature Development and Planning:
   • Define user stories and acceptance criteria for clear communication and understanding across teams.
   • Plan and lead the execution of product roadmaps, coordinating with engineering, design, and marketing teams.
3. Stakeholder Engagement:
   • Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the development team, managing expectations and ensuring stakeholder needs are met.
   • Organize and lead stakeholder meetings to gather feedback, refine processes, and update the team on developments.
4. Team Collaboration:
   • Work closely with the development team to oversee development stages, address potential hurdles, and adjust plans as necessary to meet deadlines.
   • Encourage a collaborative culture within the team by facilitating open communication and inclusive decision-making processes.
5. Scrum Master Activities:
   • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
   • Ensure the team follows Agile best practices and removes any impediments that could hinder the team’s progress.
   • Track and communicate team velocity and sprint/release progress.
6. Market and Customer Research:
   • Conduct market research to understand the competitive landscape and identify customer needs and opportunities.
   • Translate insights into actionable product initiatives that drive value for users and the business.
7. Performance Monitoring:
   • Monitor the performance of the product in terms of user engagement and satisfaction, using data to inform future development.
   • Ensure that the product adheres to budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in product management or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in leading mid to large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Proficient with product management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence).

Personal Attributes:

• Empathetic Listener: Able to genuinely understand the needs and challenges of clients by actively listening and engaging with their concerns.
• Clear Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Arabic and English) for articulating business needs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinker: Strong analytical skills to identify trends and derive actionable insights.
• Detail-Oriented: Attention to detail ensures accurate capture of all aspects of client requirements.
• Adaptable: Comfortable with changes and able to pivot strategies or approaches as needed.
• Proactive Problem Solver: Anticipates potential issues and proactively addresses them.
• Patient: Maintains patience during complex requirement gathering sessions.
• Persuasive Negotiator: Skilled in negotiation to reconcile differences between stakeholder groups or within teams.
• Curious Learner: Eager to learn more about the client’s industry, technologies, and processes.
• Diplomatic: Manages diverse opinions and diffuses conflicts among stakeholders.