Our client is an early-stage venture capital firm in Dubai, UAE, providing growth capital and hands-on operational support to early stage technology ventures.
They are constantly looking for extraordinary people to join their team who have a shared mission of transforming the development of the Middle East through technology and innovation. This position is for a VP or Chief of Product with a passion for Data.
They are currently going through a huge transformation in terms of data and analytics and are looking for someone who is able to build out their data science offering of the organisation. The managing partner has a huge vision for the data and analytics division within the company and is looking for someone who can help build out the data product road map for them. You will uncover their data product needs by having conversations with their stakeholders, as well as guide the product roadmap and translate feedback, insights, and ideas into projects.
An ideal candidate should be based in the UAE or can re-locate to the UAE and be prepared to start in Q2 (exact month to be confirmed). The main responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to the following activities:
Product Manager Responsibilities
* Help create and develop the overall data product strategy
* Manage the existing product tools and platforms and identify and fill product gaps
* Explore, implement and integrate new tools that would complement how we view data in
our products
* Interact with stakeholders and translate their feedback into the in-house products, as well as integrate insights from market research and trends to identify new product opportunities
* Maintain product time-lines across multiple departments and guide junior data analyst
team members
* Develop new ways to leverage real-time data
* Help Build out their Data offerings
* Understand and analyse data pipelines, algorithms and automated systems
* Drive the execution of all product life-cycle processes for their products
Product Manager Skills
They are seeking candidates who has work experience in an environment that encompasses the above and below characteristics:
* 8+ years in Product/Data Analysis
* Has a number of years of experience in both product and data
* Ability to mentor and grow a team
* Experience working at a VC is a major bonus
* Experience working in a product and data focused role within a fast-paced environment
* Strong background in product design or management or data analytics
* Proven experience overseeing all elements of the product development life-cycle
* Experienced in data analysis and understands Excel, SQL, python, and more
* Ability to iterate compelling stories using data
* A self-starter who has strong drive and the ability to self-direct/manage their own time,
while delivering projects on schedule
* Original and creative thinker
* Multitasker with strong attention to detail
This is a fantastic opportunity to really make your career take off. We will only consider candidates who fit all of the above requirements.
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