Product Manager

General Description

Join a cutting-edge, AI-driven organization at the forefront of building next-generation digital platforms and intelligent systems across the UAE.

We are looking for experienced Product Owners (Senior / Manager level) to lead the vision, strategy, and delivery of high-impact digital and AI-enabled products. This role will focus on shaping customer-centric solutions powered by advanced technologies, including AI/ML integrations, across large-scale enterprise platforms.

This is an ideal opportunity for product leaders who can combine strong business acumen, customer-first thinking, and deep collaboration with engineering and AI teams to deliver scalable, intelligent, and data-driven solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, data science, design, and leadership to define product direction and ensure successful delivery.

You will play a key role in driving AI adoption within products—supporting initiatives such as AI integration, model-driven features, and validation of AI outputs—while ensuring alignment with business objectives, user needs, and regulatory considerations.

This is a contract role with strong potential for extension, supporting mission-critical AI and digital transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring prioritization aligns with business value and customer impact

• Define and drive the product roadmap, translating vision into epics, features, and user stories

• Collaborate closely with engineering, data, and AI teams to deliver high-quality features in Agile (Scrum) environments

• Translate business requirements into detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications

• Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and overall delivery execution

• Work cross-functionally with design, engineering, AI/ML, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery

• Drive AI-enabled product initiatives, including integration of AI models, intelligent features, and automation capabilities

• Support validation of AI-driven outputs (e.g., accuracy, performance, bias considerations, usability)

• Monitor product performance using data insights, customer feedback, and analytics to continuously improve user experience

• Engage stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with product vision and business goals

• Identify blockers, manage dependencies, and ensure smooth and timely product delivery

• Ensure alignment with governance, compliance, and organizational standards

• Support UAT, release planning, and go-live activities.

Role Focus Areas

Product Owner – AI-Enabled Digital Platforms

• Drive development of AI-powered digital products and platforms

• Work closely with AI/ML teams to integrate intelligent features into user-facing applications

• Ensure usability, scalability, and performance of AI-driven solutions.

Product Owner – Customer Experience & Automation

• Own end-to-end customer journeys enhanced by AI (e.g., personalization, automation, intelligent workflows)

• Balance business needs with seamless and intuitive user experience

• Continuously optimize product performance, engagement, and customer satisfaction.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7–10+ years of experience as a Product Owner / Product Manager (preferably Senior or Manager level)

• Proven experience delivering enterprise digital products end-to-end

• Strong experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Jira, backlog management)

• Experience working closely with engineering and cross-functional teams

• Exposure to AI/ML projects, including AI integration into products or platforms

• Understanding of AI product lifecycle, including integration, testing, and validation of AI-driven features

• Strong knowledge of product lifecycle, roadmap planning, and customer journey design

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience working on AI-powered platforms, LLMs, or data-driven products

• Exposure to AI validation, prompt/output evaluation, or model performance monitoring

• Experience in large-scale digital or AI transformation programs

• Background in regulated or enterprise environments.

Engagement Details

Engagement Type: Contract / Freelance

Location: Abu Dhabi (Hybrid – 3–4 days onsite per week, typically 3 days onsite)