Product & Innovation Lead

*This is a Dubai Based On-Site Role*

Job Title: Lead, Product & Innovation

Location: Dubai,UAE

Reports To: Chief Business Officer

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 4+ years in product management, with leadership experience in fintech or digital solutions.

About Us:

We are a dynamic digital fintech company, passionate about creating and implementing innovative Super Apps that provide seamless user experiences. Our team focuses on digitizing key use cases to alleviate process pain points for users on a large scale. We are looking for a visionary leader to spearhead our Product & Innovation team and drive the future of our offerings.

Position Overview:

As the Lead, Product & Innovation, you will be responsible for defining, managing, and executing our product strategy and innovation roadmap. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to launch and scale high-impact products across various digital platforms. This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record in fintech, stored value products, or card programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Strategy & Roadmap: Define and implement the product strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall vision and objectives.

Leadership & Team Management: Lead and mentor the product and innovation team, driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver exceptional results.

Stored Value & Card Program Management: Lead the development and management of stored value products and card programs our product use cases.

Innovation Pipeline: Champion innovation by identifying and validating new opportunities through market research, user feedback, and emerging trends.

Product Launch & Scale: Drive end-to-end product development, from ideation and prototyping to full-scale launch and post-launch optimization.

Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams, external clients, and partners to ensure successful product delivery and continuous improvement.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure products comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements, especially in fintech.

Metrics & Performance: Define KPIs for product success and use data-driven insights to continuously improve products.

Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum 4+ years of experience in product management, with a strong background in fintech, digital solutions, or super apps. Prior experience in leading stored value products or card programs for banks or fintech entities is highly preferred.

Leadership: Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving product innovation in complex environments.

Technical Skills: Strong understanding of product management tools (Jira, Confluence), data analytics, UX/UI principles, and API integrations.

Agile Methodologies: Experience working with Agile, Scrum, or other product development frameworks.

Banking & Fintech Knowledge: Deep understanding of fintech ecosystems, stored value products, and card programs.

Problem Solver: Ability to pivot strategies based on new data or changing market conditions, with a focus on innovative solutions.

Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate product vision and influence key stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with or for banks, fintech entities, or digital solutions companies.

Strong understanding of market trends in digital solutions, fintech, and super apps.

Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements in product development, including data security and compliance.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a forward-thinking company at the forefront of digital solutions and fintech innovation.

Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values creativity and entrepreneurship.

Lead a talented team of professionals dedicated to delivering world-class products.

Competitive salary, benefits, and a culture that promotes growth and innovation.