Head of Product in Dubai
Stryber AG
We are Stryber - the leading independent corporate and venture studio builder in Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific 🚀
We build ventures and venture studios for renowned corporations and investment funds, helping them deliver substantial growth and drive shareholder value. Our team consists of 100+ exceptional venture builders from 30+ countries collaborating from Abu Dhabi, Singapore, London, Zurich, Munich, Kyiv and Valencia. We want to create impact and build startups from 0 to 1.
Over the last 6 years, we have developed a strategic, data-driven approach and a solid framework to build portfolios of businesses - optimised for speed and confidence level. This secret sauce makes us stand out from the competition. Now we have a variety of venture projects lined up in verticals such as Digital Assets, Sustainability, FinTech, ConsumerTech, HealthTech, EntertainmentTech, etc. Join us in building the next unicorn 🦄.
To find out more about us, please visit our website at www.stryber.com.
As a Head of Product you will drive product strategy, innovation and execution across our portfolio of ventures. You will lead and scale a high-performing team of Product Managers and Product Designers to ensure our ventures deliver exceptional user experiences, achieve product-market fit, and attain rapid growth. You need a blend of strategic thinking, team leadership, and hands-on product development expertise to drive team performance, optimize methodologies and processes, and foster an environment of collaboration and innovation.
Your Responsibilities
Leadership and team development
- Team Building and Mentorship: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing product and design team.
- Culture Fostering: Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
- Performance Enablement: Act as a coach and enabler, providing teams with the tools, guidance, and support to maximize their performance.
- Champion Company Values: Uphold and promote our company's values, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Resource Planning: Manage the allocation of product and design resources across ventures, optimizing team utilization and planning for future needs.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with senior leadership and venture teams to align product decisions with business priorities
Product Strategy and Execution
- Strategic Vision: Define and drive the product strategy and vision narrative; maintain a product development playbook adaptable to various ventures.
- Product Oversight: Oversee product development, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
- Innovation and Insights: Stay ahead of industry trends, encouraging product innovation through customer insights, experimentation, and market research.
Operational Excellence
- Process Improvement: Optimize methodology and refine development processes to ensure consistent and efficient product delivery across ventures.
- Performance Tracking: Define and monitor key metrics to ensure data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards in all operating markets.
Your Profile
- 8+ years of experience in product management, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of launching successful products, ideally in a venture studio or startup environment.
- Strong technical and business acumen, with experience in agile development and working with cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated success in scaling products across multiple industries or verticals.
- Deep understanding of product management methodologies and best practices.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and growth.
- Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a high degree of autonomy.
- Proactive, results-driven attitude with a willingness to take risks and experiment to drive product success.
Additional Information
Please keep in mind that we receive many applications and we want to review each and every one as thoroughly as possible, so you may not hear from us right away. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
For us, conscious business is a top priority. We are a carbon neutral company with a science-based environmental strategy.
In addition to that, Stryber is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations in which we operate. Stryber will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Start Date: ASAP