VP of Product – eCommerce

VP of Product – eCommerce

Our client is a leading company in the eCommerce space with a strong presence across the middle east. They have experienced a number of years of success and growth, and are now growing their Product Management team to continue improving their product offering across web and mobile.

They have hired a team of product experts from around the globe from top tier technology organisations, so you’ll be surrounded by highly talented individuals who are working towards a combined goal for success.

The business is headquartered in Dubai with a fantastic office space offering an un-rivalled working environment, with a casual and welcoming atmosphere. They believe in nurturing talented individuals and supporting creative thinking, enabling their employees to flourish and bring world leading ideas to the table.

They’re hiring for a VP of Product to help take their current suite of web and mobile products to the next level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Head the entire product development function. He/she will lead a team of product managers, product owners, UX/UI designers and researchers as direct reports.
• Lead the overall team contributors (mainly engineering and data) through charismatic and visionary leadership.
• Ensures alignment of cross functional teams and deliver world class products for consumers (B2C) and customers (B2B).
• Develop the product vision and drive focus on high level objectives to ensure that priorities are aligned with strategic goals.
• Drive and reinforce a strong product culture based on data driven decision making and short iterations.
• Mentoring of product management personnel, constantly ensuring improvement in their professional skills as well as in the processes supporting product development.
• Keep up to date with evolving marketplace and technology trends, and explore new and effective products or enhancements that will improve site & mobile experiences to lift user traffic, engagement, and conversion.
• Superb written and oral communication skills. Can present and articulate complex concepts to a diverse audience.
• Work closely with CTO on resource planning and cross functional collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years’ experience in a high-ranking product management position, preferably as a Head of Product Management in a complex business setting
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a rich blend of analytical, creative, and strategic talents in order to effectively communicate, motivate, and inspire cross-functional teams with professionalism and clarity.
• Ability to define and analyze numerous product metrics, ability to think strategically and know when and how to apply each in order to influence the success of the product for opportunities.
• Detail orientated; superior problem solving and organizational and skills; and an ability to conceptualize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects.
• The ideal candidate will have relevant experience with business models similar to online marketplaces. Emerging market experience is a big plus.
• Experience in managing Product Managers and providing best practices in product lifecycle process, discovery/ideation/planning, and building products through agile methodologies

VP of Product – eCommerce