DescriptionCiklum is looking for a Product Director to join our team full-time in UAE.We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.About the role:As a Product Director, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. Our client is a technology business that runs large-scale transformation engagements across various verticals, including the public sector. You will be part of a key initiative to modernize a nationwide government platform through comprehensive digital transformation. By leveraging advanced web portals, mobile applications, CRM systems, predictive analytics, and AI, our dynamic team aims to enhance and streamline core services for government officials, the legal ecosystem, and citizens. Our primary focus is on ensuring seamless integration, scalability, and adherence to rigorous performance and security standards.Responsibilities
Client Facing:
Assuming the role of a strategic partner across the portfolio of clients that are working with our Product Managers
Working closely with clients at a strategic level to help them create:
Product Visions and Product Strategies
Product-led delivery models and product operating models
Product analytics and performance measurement frameworks
Product Discovery methods and processes
Internal:
Acting as a strategic leader within the global Product Management team, collaborating with the head of Customer Experience the global vision and strategy for the Product Management practice at Ciklum
Ensure results of the Product Management team are communicated internally and recognized in the global arena; driving educational and knowledge-sharing events
Creating a thought leadership strategy and creating Ciklumxe2x80x99s point of view in your area of specialism; expanding and advancing Ciklumxe2x80x99s product content library, templates, and artifacts
Formal line management responsibilities of the Product Managers that directly report into you, including:
Setting and being accountable for team performance metrics and KPIs
Representing your direct reports in the formal annual performance management process
Active mentorship and career coaching of the Product Managers in your local market
Creating an inclusive, motivating environment where your team feels empowered and excited to come to work
Requirements
10+ years of digital product management experience in various verticals
IT industry experience, clear understanding of agile SDLC methods and frameworks: Scrum, Kanban scaled frameworks such as SAFe or Spotify will be a plus
Plenty of practical Product Manager experience in either fast growth, post-series-A companies or enterprises
Experience in collaborating with designers and development teams and the aptitude to motivate inter-functional teams with your positive attitude
Extensive knowledge of Product Management and Business Analysis activities and techniques
Awareness of the latest IT industry and digitalization trends
Knowledge of requirements management tools (at least JIRA; Confluence)
Knowledge of prototyping tools
Desirable
Ability to combine creativity, innovation and analytics without losing sight of the user
Strong analytical skills to make a critical assessment of the information from numerous sources
Setting clear and attainable goals and priorities. Time-management, ability to handle multi- tasking activities and prioritization
High flexibility. Ability to modify approach as per changing stakeholders, conditions, circumstances and feedback. Quick learning
Self-confidence. Ability to accept criticism for continuous improvement
History of working credibly with senior stakeholders and business executives
Adapts personal communication style to the style of others, develops rapport and stays calm in a fast-paced environment or escalating issues
Outstanding verbal and written skills including strong cross-cultural communication and the ability to draft effective communications
Proven experience working with people in a variety of cultures, countries and time zones
Utilizes all aspects of emotional intelligence to navigate the interactions and complexities of the business environment and drive leadership performance in oneself and in others
Excellent relationship building, facilitation and influencing skills
Ability to work effectively with external and internal clients
Strong client-facing facilitation skills and business acumen needed to help stakeholders
understand how to apply complex technical concepts
Excellent management skills coupled with exceptional judgment and tact
Passionate, committed and determined
Experience in leading virtual global teams, reviewing performance and coaching to grow team members to their full potential
Performance management xe2x80x93 manage individuals and groups, set performance targets, monitor progress against agreed quality and performance criteria
What's in it for you
Being part of the leadership team in a rapidly growing multi-hundred million dollar technology company
Working with some of the worldxe2x80x99s most iconic blue-chip companies, building products at the center of their strategies
Working with industry-leading minds across Product, Architecture, Design and Engineering
Driving adoption of best-in-class product methodologies, tools and collaboration methods
The opportunity to build and lead an on-shore Product team from scratch
Be bold, not bored!Experiences of tomorrow. Engineered togetherInterested already?We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. Canxe2x80x99t wait to see you at Ciklum.This job has been sourced from an external job board. More jobs on https://www.qureos.com/