Senior Product Owner

Location: We prioritise candidates who are based in Dubai then consider those working remotely in one of our European Hub Locations (UK, Spain or Germany). We are looking for a Product Owner to lead a cross-functional agile team responsible for delivering innovative DeFi solutions. You will work within an agile program structure, aligning team efforts with strategic business goals while driving roadmap execution and user-centric development in your agile team., * Own delivery outcomes for products, domains, or major initiatives

• Translate product vision and strategy into executable priorities and backlogs
• Balance short-term delivery needs with medium-term product goals
• Ensure delivery focuses on measurable business and user outcomesBacklog Ownership & Prioritisation
• Own and prioritise backlogs across multiple teams or initiatives
• Break down strategic goals into clear, actionable backlog items
• Make high-impact prioritisation decisions based on value, risk, and effort
• Continuously refine priorities based on delivery feedback and learningsCollaboration with Product Managers
• Partner closely with Product Managers to execute product vision and strategy
• Provide delivery insights and feasibility feedback to inform strategic decisions
• Ensure dependencies, risks, and constraints are transparent
• Align execution plans with long-term product directionStakeholder & Cross-Team Alignment
• Align engineering, design, and delivery teams around shared priorities
• Act as primary execution-focused product contact for stakeholders
• Communicate delivery progress, risks, and trade-offs clearly
• Facilitate decision-making in complex or ambiguous situationsProduct Leadership & People Responsibility
• Mentor and support Product Owners in their professional development
• Set standards for strong product execution and backlog management
• Support performance management and growth conversations where applicable
• Contribute to improving product delivery maturity across the organization

Do you have experience in UX?, * 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in agile environments.

• Deep knowledge of DeFi, blockchain protocols, and smart contract technology.
• Proven track record of delivering high-impact, user-driven products in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Excellent communication skills to align technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Scrum@Scale, etc.).
• Familiarity with Web3 development tools (e.g., Solidity, EVM-based chains, smart contract auditing, dApp UX/UI considerations) is a plus.
• Familiarity with tools (JIRA, Confluence, Figma, etc.).
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align short-term execution with long-term vision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve dependencies effectively.
• Collaborative and proactive, fostering a culture of shared understanding within teams.

Nice-to-Haves

• Knowledge of multiple blockchain networks (Ethereum, Solana, etc.) and DeFi protocols
• Experience with compliance and regulatory requirements in fintech or crypto