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:

Initial Screen:** A casual conversation with a Lionhires Recruiter to discuss your background and expectations.

Product Discussion:** A deep dive into your product methodology and experience with the Hiring Manager.

Final Interview:** A strategic conversation with key Business Stakeholders.

Offer:** Welcome aboard!