Product Director

Company Overview:

Founded in 2002, Webb Fontaine is a world-leading technology company powered by AI, transforming the future of Trade. The company is headquartered in Dubai, U.A.E., and benefits from a worldwide presence through its subsidiaries and branch offices in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Trusted by governments globally, Webb Fontaine provides industry-wide solutions to accelerate Trade development and modernization.

At Webb Fontaine, we emphasize the significance of people within our organization. We identify our team members with their unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation and continuous drive to learn and enhance their skills. Essential to our ethos is the concept of teamwork, where we foster a culture of care, support, integrity, and openness.

Position Summary

We are in search of a visionary Product Director to lead the strategic direction and execution of our product portfolio. This role is pivotal in defining product vision, creating roadmaps, and driving the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch. The Product Director will ensure our products meet market demands, achieve business objectives, and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a clear product vision that aligns with company goals and market needs.
• Lead the execution of a comprehensive product strategy to meet business objectives and drive growth.
• Oversee and maintain the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with market trends, business priorities, and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development, ensuring effective cooperation with other product teams, engineering, marketing, and sales.
• Define and manage SLAs and SLOs to maintain high standards of product performance and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct competitor analysis to maintain a competitive edge and inform strategic decisions.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders to ensure their expectations are met and aligned with product goals.
• Manage the product budget to ensure efficient resource allocation and alignment with financial targets.
• Work closely with sales teams to align product offerings with market demands and sales strategies.
• Ensure overall product quality and timely delivery by overseeing the entire product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and align product teams around a shared vision.
• Proven experience in project management to lead initiatives from ideation to execution.
• Cross-functional collaboration skills, especially the ability to work closely with various product teams and other departments to ensure product alignment and success.
• In-depth knowledge of Agile processes and principles, including backlog management techniques such as story slicing, story mapping, and Agile metrics like burndown metrics, velocity, lead time, and cycle time.
• Experience working as an Agile Product Manager in a technology-driven company, with hands-on experience in writing user stories, defining epics, and following the product development lifecycle through user story acceptance.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate vision and influence stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to see the big picture and align product goals with overall business strategy.
• Domain knowledge related to trade facilitation or relevant industry would be a plus.
• Fluency in English is required, and French will be a plus.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity advocacy: We promote equality, creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary that rewards your contributions.
• Health and Wellness: We provide comprehensive medical coverage.
• Global collaboration: Join a world-class team with a global presence and international clients.
• Investment in you: We invest in your growth and development, valuing our employees as top talent.
• Work-life balance: We ensure a healthy work-life balance for your well-being.
• Training support: We offer a comprehensive learning and development program.
• Personalised approach: We prioritise personal connections, and caring for you beyond your professional role.

We offer benefits tailored to each location, considering the specific regulations and conditions of each country. These will be discussed with candidates during the selection process.