We are seeking a Senior Digital Product Owner to lead the end-to-end ownership of a multi-million-dollar mobile application for one of the largest semi-government organizations in the region.
This is a contract role initially for 23 months and renewable based on performance.
This is a high-impact, senior product role suited for Product Owners who have successfully built, launched, and scaled complex mobile products from the ground up. You will be responsible for defining product vision, driving execution, influencing senior stakeholders, and translating complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language.
The role sits within the Product Department and plays a critical role in shaping the organization's digital platforms and customer-facing products.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Vision & Strategy
- Define, own, and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for large-scale mobile applications.
- Lead greenfield product development, from ideation and discovery through MVP, launch, and continuous enhancement.
- Ensure product direction aligns with business objectives, customer needs, and long-term digital strategy.
Product Delivery & Agile Execution
- Own and prioritize the product backlog, translating requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Work closely with design, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure timely and high-quality releases.
- Apply Agile methodologies (Scrum / SAFe) to balance speed, quality, and scalability.
Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Act as the primary product interface between business, technology, vendors, and leadership.
- Engage confidently with senior and non-technical stakeholders, clearly explaining technical topics in simple, practical language.
- Manage expectations, resolve dependencies, and drive alignment across multiple teams.
Customer & Business Outcomes
- Champion user-centric design and ensure products deliver intuitive, seamless experiences.
- Define and track product KPIs related to adoption, engagement, revenue, and operational efficiency.
- Use data, insights, and feedback to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
Performance & Optimization
- Monitor product performance and user behavior to identify opportunities for optimization and innovation.
- Drive automation, digital transformation initiatives, and platform improvements where applicable.
- Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and sustainable.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Digital Media, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager delivering consumer-facing digital and mobile products.
- Proven experience building a mobile application from scratch, including ideation, discovery, launch, and scale.
- Strong understanding of mobile platforms, digital ecosystems, and modern product practices.
- Experience with CMS, CRM, personalization, loyalty platforms, eCommerce, and analytics.
- Hands-on experience working within Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe).
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Product certifications such as CSPO, SAFe PO/PM, or equivalent are preferred
Availability
- Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or within 30 days.
We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in the United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and provide your contact details.We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to get a deeper understanding of your profile, discuss the role in more detail, and explain the potential next steps.
