Job Description :
Job TitleProduct Development HeadReporting to / Location:Head of the Program / Riyadh
Key Responsibilities
Leads the unit to enhance existing products and develop new products for the respective customer baseDrives the unit to achieve the approved strategic objectives set out for the unitMentor the team to improve customer service quality and technical abilityAbility to see the bigger picture when storyboarding and conceptualizing product viabilityTranslate processes, procedures, and technology touchpoints into business requirementsRapidly understand customer requirements and skilfully challenge the business for justificationsReviews and approves user acceptance testing and testing plansSupport the deployment of the product after successful testingAnalyses department performanceSupports the business and IT to achieve common groundReviews and approves test results and defect logs
Previous experienceA minimum of 12 years of work experience in a similar environmentPrevious IT implementation projects is a must including front-end, back-end, and development stack
Academic QualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Computer Science or equivalent. A Master's in Business Administration is an advantage.A qualification or experience with the following is an advantage (ISTQB Acceptance Testing Certification / TOGAF / SCRUM / ITIL)
CapabilitiesAbility to lead a team of skilled individuals and motivate them to achieve excellenceAbility to communicate clearly and effectivelyAbility to simplify and break down a problem into easy to understand statementsHigh-level experience in methodologies and processesDemonstrated experience in IT systems / solutions / databasesExceptional level of written and verbal communication skills.