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I owe The Riyadh product community the truth! I’m not going to follow the crowd in KSA and tell you false truths just because they are popular and trending in Riyadh. I will always tell you how to be an effective product manager even if it opposes strong beliefs people have, some common examples: 1. Marty Cagyn’s inspired is game changing! Reality: It’s actually very misleading, companies are not built around product teams. Product teams are a support function for sales and operations. 2. Agile is the answer to product problems! Reality: actually not that important, so minimise talk about it and talk about your key business objectives, metrics, user feedback etc and how you can positively impact these areas! 3. Mastering Jira is critical! Reality: Jira is one tool and there are many others you can use. Product Management is not about tools, it’s about driving impact for your business and users. 4. Spending hours writing user stories Reality: Product Managers are not just ticket writers. They need be storytellers representing users and business strategic goals with data and real life examples. The sooner these hard truths are understood, the sooner product management will grow in Riyadh, Jeddah and the rest of KSA! #ProductManagement #Riyadh

I have also been a victim to this misconception. However, in my recent explorations about the field of Product Management, I have come to realize that its more about the outcome as a product and its business impact, rather than the technicalities of how it is developed. #productmanagement #productmanagers #productowners

Technicals and all can be learned easily, but understanding business and knowing when, how, and what to communicate are the real skills of product managers anywhere. I hope that one day product management can be clearly defined in all regions. There are lots of misconceptions in this field, and that is what we're trying to cover on our channels. So, stay tuned for clearing up the concepts of product management and other related topics. #ProductManagement #Communication

Job Title: Product Owner (Mobile Wallet) Job Location: Muscat, Oman Experience: 7+ years Key Responsibilities: Product Strategy and Launches: -Assist in crafting and refining product strategies for Walletii that align with --company objectives and market demands. -Lead efforts in gathering market intelligence to gain insights into customer needs and regulatory requirements. -Manage in-country information gathering, including market desires, regulatory considerations, P&L business cases, and operational readiness. -Market Insights and Intelligence: -Conduct comprehensive market research to support product development and strategic decisions. -Provide valuable insights into market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences. -Use market intelligence to identify opportunities for product enhancements and new development. Liaison Role: -Act as the primary point of contact between the central product and tech team and the local team for product launches. -Ensure effective communication and collaboration between central and local teams. -Facilitate the exchange of information and feedback to align products with local market needs. Product Design and Development: -Collaborate with the product team in designing new products and services. -Ensure new offerings meet market demands and regulatory requirements. -Provide input on product features, usability, and functionality. Product Lifecycle Management: -Oversee Walletii throughout its lifecycle, from launch to ongoing management. -Monitor product performance and identify areas for improvement and enhancement. -Implement necessary updates and fixes to enhance product performance and user experience. -Drive revenue growth and expand services for Walletii. Qualifications and Skills: -Proven experience in product management, ideally within the financial technology or telecommunications sectors. -Strong grasp of market dynamics, customer needs, and regulatory environments. -Excellent leadership and team management abilities. -Effective collaboration skills with cross-functional teams. -Strong analytical skills with the capability to interpret market data and influence product strategy. -Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Key Competencies: -Strategic Thinking -Market Analysis -Product Development -Lifecycle Management -Collaboration and Teamwork -Adaptability and Innovation Main Expectations: -Lead market intelligence initiatives to guide product strategy and development. -Serve as the key liaison between central and local teams for successful product launches. -Manage the product lifecycle, ensuring continuous improvement and growth. -Collaborate with the product team to design and develop new products and services. -Drive revenue growth and service expansion for Walletii. Send your CV at: [email protected] / [email protected] #ENUM #Productowner #mobilewallet #Productlifecycle #productdesign #productdevelopment #letsconnect #omanjobs #jobopportunity

Job Title: Product Owner (Mobile Wallet) Job Location: Muscat, Oman Experience: 7+ years Key Responsibilities: Product Strategy and Launches: -Assist in crafting and refining product strategies for Walletii that align with --company objectives and market demands. -Lead efforts in gathering market intelligence to gain insights into customer needs and regulatory requirements. -Manage in-country information gathering, including market desires, regulatory considerations, P&L business cases, and operational readiness. -Market Insights and Intelligence: -Conduct comprehensive market research to support product development and strategic decisions. -Provide valuable insights into market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences. -Use market intelligence to identify opportunities for product enhancements and new development. Liaison Role: -Act as the primary point of contact between the central product and tech team and the local team for product launches. -Ensure effective communication and collaboration between central and local teams. -Facilitate the exchange of information and feedback to align products with local market needs. Product Design and Development: -Collaborate with the product team in designing new products and services. -Ensure new offerings meet market demands and regulatory requirements. -Provide input on product features, usability, and functionality. Product Lifecycle Management: -Oversee Walletii throughout its lifecycle, from launch to ongoing management. -Monitor product performance and identify areas for improvement and enhancement. -Implement necessary updates and fixes to enhance product performance and user experience. -Drive revenue growth and expand services for Walletii. Qualifications and Skills: -Proven experience in product management, ideally within the financial technology or telecommunications sectors. -Strong grasp of market dynamics, customer needs, and regulatory environments. -Excellent leadership and team management abilities. -Effective collaboration skills with cross-functional teams. -Strong analytical skills with the capability to interpret market data and influence product strategy. -Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Key Competencies: -Strategic Thinking -Market Analysis -Product Development -Lifecycle Management -Collaboration and Teamwork -Adaptability and Innovation Main Expectations: -Lead market intelligence initiatives to guide product strategy and development. -Serve as the key liaison between central and local teams for successful product launches. -Manage the product lifecycle, ensuring continuous improvement and growth. -Collaborate with the product team to design and develop new products and services. -Drive revenue growth and service expansion for Walletii. Send your CV at: [email protected] / [email protected] #ENUM #Productowner #mobilewallet #Productlifecycle #productdesign #productdevelopment #letsconnect #omanjobs #jobopportunity

Simply and effectively put by Muhammed Zaulifqar - product is tedious and complex and can lead to frequent frustrations at all levels. Communication and understanding can go a long way in resolving these frustrations. #productmanagement

One of the big challenges product teams have when entering into KSA companies for the first time and trying to convince them that product will really help their organisation is that in takes time to get meaningful results through user discovery, building strategy, getting deep into data etc then waiting for engineers to execute Also add on top of this product management is not really a role that you can outsource like engineering and UX. it’s critical to have local presence due to the stakeholder management and alignment heavy nature of the role. Also a Product Manager needs a wider product team with designers, copywriters, product analysts etc So you have long waiting time for results + high salaries to pay + lack of understanding of the role = frustrated leadership … To manage expectations: 1. Over communicate with senior leadership 2. Focus on some short term tactical wins to gain their support 3. Show them user pain points and bring them on interviews 4. Highlight opportunities that we could exploit which we haven’t The idea is be proactive, get them excited about product and show them why product teams are amazing! Don’t leave them to suffer in silence!

Riyadh needs more product leaders to take a step back and educate the local community on the basics of product management before selling ‘Hollywood case studies’ from USA and Europe. Many people have major misunderstandings and misconceptions on the product management role. Time should be given to clarify one misunderstood point at a time for example: 1. What is agile? How much I invest in learning it? Should I take a scrum master qualification? Etc 2. I don’t use data at work, should I start? What metrics should I be tracking? How can I track? 3. What is user discovery? We do interviews like once every 2-3 months, that’s enough right? 4. We don’t really estimate or plan our work. Typically, we don’t have a roll out strategy….we just like to launch. 5. Our engineering and product teams always clash because the requirements are not clear and engineers are just too slow etc etc etc Taking the time and addressing each one of these points one at a time will be far more valuable to the community then hearing fantasy case studies from the west which is a completely different reality. #Riyadh #ProductManagement

🌟 We're Hiring: Arabic Speaking Product Owner 🌟 📍 Location: Dubai, UAE 💼 Experience: Minimum 7 years as a Product Owner Are you fluent in Arabic and English, with a passion for driving product innovation? We're looking for a talented Product Owner to join the squad earliest in Dubai! Responsibilities: Bridge communication between stakeholders and development teams Define and prioritize product features based on business value Lead sprint planning and review meetings Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities Requirements: Proven experience in Agile software development Excellent communication and leadership skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field Perks: Competitive salary package Comprehensive insurance coverage Visa sponsorship Annual performance bonus If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity, send your resume to [email protected] with the subject line "Application for Product Owner (Onshore role)." Join the squad in Dubai and be part of something great! 🚀👩💼🌆 #ProductOwner #ImmediatelyAvailable #ArabicSpeacking #DubaiJob #NoticePeriod<15 Days. Job Description (JD): Position: Arabic Speaking Product Owner (Immediately Available or on notice period less than 15 Days) Location: Dubai, UAE Experience: Minimum 7 years as a Product Owner Responsibilities: Act as a bridge between stakeholders and development teams, ensuring clear communication and understanding of product requirements. Define and prioritize product features based on business value and customer needs. Create and maintain the product backlog, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and prioritization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget. Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities for product enhancement. Lead sprint planning, review, and retrospective meetings to drive continuous improvement. Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress, risks, and dependencies. Uphold Agile principles and practices, promoting a culture of transparency, collaboration, and innovation. Requirements: Fluent in Arabic and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven experience as a Product Owner in Agile software development environments. Strong understanding of product management concepts, methodologies, and tools. Ability to prioritize competing demands and make data-driven decisions. Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred). Perks: Competitive salary package Comprehensive insurance coverage Visa sponsorship If you are an immediate joiner with the required experience and skills, please send your resume to [email protected] with the subject line "Application for Product Owner (Onshore role)." Join our dynamic team in Dubai and be part of an innovative and rewarding journey! 🌟💼✨

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