CPO (Fintech)

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Product to lead our product ownership team and drive the vision for our products across the payment system. This is a key leadership role in shaping and executing our product strategy on a global scale.

As the Head of Product you will be responsible for overseeing the product ownership function, ensuring alignment with business goals, and delivering world-class products. You will lead a team of Product Owners, guiding them in managing the product lifecycle from ideation to execution. Your leadership will foster collaboration across departments to bring innovative products to market that meet customer needs and exceed expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Product Owners, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy for the team in alignment with the company’s objectives.
• Oversee the management of product backlogs, ensuring the team effectively prioritizes features and resolves conflicting priorities.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership, engineering, and business stakeholders to define product roadmaps and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Guide Product Owners in taking features from research to release, ensuring successful and timely delivery.
• Ensure product requirements and specifications are well defined and understood by all stakeholders.
• Drive the development and execution of release strategies, ensuring smooth product launches.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between technical and non-technical departments, facilitating communication and collaboration.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement within the product ownership team, driving best practices and the use of innovative tools and methodologies.
• Assess and manage risks, product performance, and resource allocation to ensure successful product development.
• Participate in cross-functional leadership meetings and represent the product ownership perspective in decision-making processes.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring the product roadmap remains competitive and relevant.

Ideal Candidate:

• At least 10 years of experience in product management or product ownership, with a proven track record in a leadership role.
• 3+ years of experience leading and mentoring product owners or product management teams, preferably in a fast-paced and tech-driven environment.
• Strong background in Fintech, with hands-on experience in financial products or services.
• Proficiency in managing and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver complex products.
• Deep understanding of the product development lifecycle, from ideation and research to delivery and optimization.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire teams without formal authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Upper Intermediate or above).
• Experience in managing product roadmaps, backlog, and prioritization strategies at a strategic level.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with shifting priorities.

Will be a Plus:

• Experience in Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions, Core Banking Systems (CBS), or cryptocurrency exchanges.
• Knowledge or experience in WEB 3.0 technologies.
• Experience with AI-driven products and how to integrate artificial intelligence into business solutions.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience in scaling Agile across teams.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Play a crucial role in driving the product vision and strategy of a leading payment system in the financial sector.
• Leadership: Lead a talented and diverse team of Product Owners, influencing the direction of products across various lines of business.
• Innovation: Work in an innovative, fast-moving environment where new ideas are encouraged and implemented.
• Growth: Opportunity for career development and growth in a dynamic and expanding company.

If you are an experienced product leader with a passion for delivering exceptional products and fostering team collaboration, we would love to hear from you!