Product Owner at Progressio Solutions in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Company Description

We’re all about change. Young and dreaming big for our country and our people; we believe change is as much about who we are as what we do. Moving from a culture of empathy, honor and love; we yearn for progress in economy, education, culture, and more. Egypt is home for so many unique and brilliant minds who have a lot to offer. We hope to be a ship for such minds to join forces channeling their energies towards a future where Egypt competitively offers its gifts for a better world. With our commitment to research and development, we seek to unravel problems with the most creative and efficient tech solutions, defying the status quo every day.

Job Description

As a Senior Software Product Owner, you will be the primary leader and decision-maker for the product development lifecycle. You will balance strategic planning with hands-on execution, building and leading a high-performing product team while also defining, refining, and implementing workflows, processes, and best practices to support product development. In this role, you will manage cross-functional teams, work closely with stakeholders, and ensure alignment between business goals and technical execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Strategy & Vision:

• Lead the end-to-end product development process, from ideation to delivery, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Define and maintain a clear product vision and roadmap, working closely with senior leadership to ensure strategic alignment.
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog, working directly with engineering, design, and business teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and guide the product team, including business analysts, junior product owners, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Cultivate a collaborative, high-performing product culture, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing, etc.) to ensure efficient communication and alignment.

Hands-on Product Ownership:

• Take ownership of critical product features and ensure they meet user needs and business goals.
• Work closely with engineering teams to clarify requirements, define user stories, and ensure that the final product delivers value to end-users.
• Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure the team stays focused on high-priority tasks and delivers results.

Process & Workflow Improvement:

• Design and implement efficient workflows and processes to streamline product development, ensuring optimal team performance and minimizing bottlenecks.
• Establish best practices for product management, including documentation, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Continuously assess and improve product development processes, identifying areas for automation, efficiency, and improvement.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders, engineering, and design teams, ensuring clear communication and transparency.
• Collect and synthesize feedback from users, stakeholders, and team members to drive product improvements and optimizations.
• Balance business requirements, customer needs, and technical constraints to make informed product decisions.

Metrics & Continuous Improvement:

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product success and guide future decisions.
• Analyze market trends, competitive products, and user feedback to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Lead post-launch analysis to identify product performance, user satisfaction, and potential areas for future releases.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in a product management role, with at least 2 years in a Senior Product Owner or similar leadership position, ideally in a software/technology company.
• Skills: Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies and hands-on experience in Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience with product lifecycle management from ideation to delivery and beyond.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Proven ability to build processes, workflows, and structure within a growing product organization.
• Excellent ability to balance business needs, customer demands, and technical feasibility.
• Technical Knowledge: Comfortable working with development teams, understanding technical concepts, and able to translate them into clear product requirements.