Product Manager

Posted 31 May 2023
Salary 25-30K SAR p/m and benefits
LocationRiyadh
Job type Permanent
Discipline Agile & Product
Contact NameLaura Reid

Job description

​*Must have experience within the Saudi Market and be fluent in Arabic

Company Overview:

The company is a seed-stage fintech startup focused on transforming the financial services landscape in the Arab world. With a mission to revolutionize credit management, debt recovery, and receivables management, they provide technology-driven solutions to a diverse range of clients, from small companies to large banks, Telcos, and financial institutions.

Backed by top investors and strategic partners in the region, they are well-positioned to lead innovation and create new opportunities in the fintech space. Join us on our exciting journey to shape the future of financial services and empower individuals and businesses in the digital era.

Job Description:

They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Manager. As a key member of our organization, you will play a pivotal role in building a groundbreaking product that

addresses the evolving needs of clients in the Middle East. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact and drive innovation in the fintech industry.

Responsibilities:

  • Engage in client discussions to understand their requirements, gather feedback, and gain insights into market needs

  • Conduct thorough research to understand consumer mentality, local customs, and preferences in the Saudi Arabian market

  • Analyze and synthesize client feedback and market research to identify key needs and requirements

  • Collaborate closely with the engineering team to translate client needs into clear and actionable tasks for product development

  • Work closely with the design and development teams to ensure seamless implementation of new features and enhancements

  • Define and prioritize the product roadmap based on market needs and business goals

  • Monitor product performance, analyze data, and make data-driven decisions to drive product improvements

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product success.

  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and customer preferences to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

  • Be versatile and quick to learn new skills, adapting to the evolving needs of the company and the product.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration)

  • Proven experience in product management, preferably in a startup or MVP stage environment

  • Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle and experience working with engineering teams

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients and internal stakeholders

  • Fluent in Arabic, both written and spoken

  • Experience in the Saudi market and familiarity with local customer preferences is a must

  • Fintech or banking industry experience is highly desirable

  • Ability to translate customer wants into actionable tasks and specifications for the development team

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset

  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Passionate about technology, startups, and driving product innovation

If this is you, please send an application today!