Director of Product - Banking Software Vendor

This Kuwait-based company specializes in providing innovative technology solutions for the financial services sector, including core banking, payment systems, and digital banking platforms. They focus on helping financial institutions optimize operations, ensure compliance, and enhance customer experiences. With a strong presence in the MENA region, they leverage emerging technologies like AI and big data to drive digital transformation. Responsibilities: Product Strategy & Roadmap Development: Define and champion the overall product vision and strategy for banking solutions, including core banking, AI-powered products, and IT offerings. Develop and maintain comprehensive product roadmaps, prioritizing features, enhancements, and new product introductions to maximize value and market competitiveness. Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation and development through launch, adoption, and ongoing management. Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and gather customer feedback to inform product decisions. New Product Innovation: Drive development of innovative banking products and solutions, leveraging AI and emerging technologies. Collaborate with engineering, design, and marketing teams to bring new products to market successfully. Core Banking Expertise: Utilize deep understanding of core banking systems, processes, and regulations to guide product strategy and ensure industry alignment. Technical Proficiency: Collaborate effectively with engineering teams, understand technical challenges, and make informed product decisions. Client Engagement: Identify and evaluate potential partnerships, integrations, and go-to-market strategies. Work with sales and marketing on client presentations and product positioning. Support clients by addressing their business challenges and gathering feedback for future development. Stakeholder Management: Communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmaps clearly to internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, engineering, sales, marketing, and customers. Performance Monitoring & Analysis: Track key product metrics, analyze data, and identify areas for improvement. Use insights to optimize product performance. Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing product management team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and customer focus. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or Master's preferred. Extensive experience in product management within the banking industry. Deep understanding of core banking systems, processes, and regulations in the GCC region. Good technical background in banking application development. Proven success in launching and managing banking products, including AI-driven solutions. Strong client relationship skills and ability to represent the brand effectively. #J-18808-Ljbffr