Product Director

The Product Director / Business Analyst (PD/BA) will be the strategic and operational anchor of the Al Manassa (CMS) redevelopment initiative. Embedded directly within the UAE Federal Entity, this individual will act as the single point of accountability for the platform’s roadmap, requirements, and delivery. This role is not limited to documentation or coordination. It requires a hybrid leader who combines product ownership, strategic analysis, and technical literacy, with cultural and linguistic fluency. The PD/BA must understand executive priorities, translate them into business and system requirements, and ensure these are delivered through technical teams, outsourced partners, and AI/ML specialists. The CEO/Top Management described this role as the “brain” of the project. The PD/BA will ensure that the Al Manassa platform is not just rebuilt, but reimagined as a secure, AI-driven, bilingual decision-intelligence system that meets the needs of VIP, Higher Management, analysts, and other stakeholders Requirements Experience: Minimum 5 -7 years in product ownership, digital transformation, or enterprise AI-enabled platforms, ideally in a government or Tier-1 consulting context. Technical Literacy: Familiarity with data ingestion, APIs, CMS platforms, MDM (BlackBerry, MobileIron), and AI/ML governance. Compliance Knowledge: Deep understanding of TDRA frameworks, FedNet integration, UAE data protection laws. Leadership: Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and stakeholders across government entities. Linguistic: Fluent in Arabic (essential) and English (mandatory). Cultural Fit: Strong understanding of UAE government workflows and leadership expectations. KPIs & Success Measures BRD and SRS completed, validated, and approved. Platform Phase 1 delivered with secure CMS, validated ingestion, and AI MVP. EN/AR bilingual parity achieved across dashboards and exports. Predictive analytics live by Phase 2 (2026–27), with measurable accuracy metrics. 100% compliance with UAE cybersecurity, FedNet, and MDM standards. Positive feedback from Leadership and Top Management on platform usability and accuracy. Reporting Line Reports directly to Entity Project Leadership (Higher Management, CEO & Project Manager). Works alongside: Solutions Architect, Senior Backend/Frontend Developers, Security Lead. Oversees: QA, DevOps, UX/UI, Data Manager roles (once phased in). Provides governance over outsourced vendors and AI/ML partners.