Product Manager - Mobile Banking, UAE

1 Week ago • 5 Years +

About the job

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Lead product strategy and development for digital banking products in UAE. 5+ years experience in high-growth tech company, preferably in banking/finance sector, with a proven track record of launching and leading a consumer-facing mobile product. Strong leadership and communication skills, with a knack for effectively managing stakeholders.

LAB49 is currently seeking a dynamic product leader to spearhead transformative projects in the digital banking space for our elite financial services clients. In this pivotal role, you'll drive innovation and deliver high-impact solutions in a cross-functional, agile environment.

Key responsibilities:

Lead product strategy, discovery, and development for complex digital banking products
Provide a clear product vision and prioritize the work of the product team (product teams are 5-8 people and include UX / UI designers, Frontend developers, and Backend developers)
Collaborate with large cross-functional teams to define and execute product roadmaps, being responsible for the full app
Engage with C-level executives, presenting insights, strategies, and progress updates
Cultivate strong client relationships to ensure project success and cultivate new opportunities
Translate intricate digital banking products and concepts into tangible artifacts and actionable product roadmaps
3-4 days at client-site per week

Required qualifications:

5+ years of experience in a high-growth tech company preferably in banking/finance sector, with a proven track record of launching and leading a consumer-facing mobile product (B2B or B2C) used by 10k+, ideally 100k+ customers daily
3+ years of team management experience, directly overseeing Engineering and Design teams in an agile environment
A deep understanding of UX/UI principles and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences
Ability to take initiative, be fully in charge and drive execution
Proven ability to manage the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept to successful launch, driving market differentiation and growth
Strong leadership and communication skills, with a knack for effectively managing stakeholders
An analytical mindset focused on user-centric design and innovation
Proficiency with Gitlab/ Jira or any other agile product management software at scale
Proficiency with design tools – Figma/ Sketch/ Photoshop/ etc.
Proficiency with product analytics tools – Mixpanel/ Amplitude/ etc.

Why us:

Join a team of experts pushing the boundaries of financial services products.

At LAB49, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with industry leaders, and accelerate your career growth in a dynamic environment. More importantly, you'll play a crucial role in building and nurturing strong, long-lasting relationships with high-profile clients, identifying new business opportunities, and expanding our service offerings within the wealth management sector.

Our philosophy is to always prioritize candidates able to take responsibility and drive execution, at the same time we understand that having a great leader is essential to your success and personal development. That’s why we place you under the guidance of experienced, supportive mentors who are dedicated to helping you thrive and grow in your role.

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We’re visionary innovators who are delivering mission-critical trading and workflow automation software to financial institutions, corporations, central banks, and governments. By combining our passion for automation with a strategic view on the industries we serve, we design solutions that improve decision-making, simplify complex processes, and empower people. Simply put, we help our customers do more, faster and better than before. We believe our investments in research and development are shaping the future of automation and enabling our customers to transform their business. And we embrace the power of community, working with each other and with our customers to succeed through a positive culture of continuous improvement.