Oivan -
Company: Oivan –
WebSite: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Description:**Technical Product Owner – Riyadh, KSA**
Oivan seeks a highly qualified Technical Product Owner (TPO) with a minimum of five years’ experience in managing software and IT projects, both domestically and internationally, to spearhead a significant local software development initiative.
Leveraging a strong foundation in Agile Scrum methodologies, the successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams in the delivery of high-quality technical solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and client expectations. This role serves as a critical interface between business and technology, facilitating communication between client business analysts and technical delivery teams to guarantee that product development satisfies both business and technical requirements.
This position is based on-site at the client’s facilities in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and requires fluency in both Arabic and English. Familiarity with the Golang framework is considered a distinct advantage.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* **Product Ownership & Technical Direction:** Collaborate with business owners (THE CLIENT and Oivan) to clarify and finalize all technical aspects of Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) and Change Requests (CRs) prior to assignment to development teams. Ensure technical direction aligns with overarching business goals and future scalability needs. Identify and proactively manage technical risks and challenges that may impact delivery, performance, or long-term maintainability. Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable language suitable for non-technical stakeholders.
* **Agile Delivery & Scrum Leadership:** Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. Act as a servant leader, removing impediments and fostering collaboration within cross-functional teams. Support Product Owners in defining, prioritizing, and maintaining the technical backlog, ensuring transparency and shared understanding. Balance priorities between technical debt remediation, architectural improvements, and new feature development.
* **Collaboration with Technical Teams:** Work closely with the Oivan development team and external technology partners to ensure comprehensive understanding of technical requirements and constraints. Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical planning sessions as required. Facilitate technical decision-making to align teams on architecture and implementation strategies.
* **Product Delivery & Quality Assurance:** Ensure that all technical implementations meet defined acceptance criteria, security standards, and quality expectations. Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and assist in resolving technical issues. Oversee deployment and release processes, ensuring smooth, reliable rollouts with minimal downtime. Validate that the technical delivery aligns with business objectives and customer needs.
* **Resource and Stakeholder Management:** Allocate resources effectively based on team capabilities and project needs. Coordinate closely with HR and project stakeholders to ensure availability of required resources. Maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
**Qualifications:**
* A minimum of five years of experience in technical product ownership, technical project management, or related roles within the software development or IT service industry.
* Demonstrated ability to lead Agile software development teams and deliver complex technical solutions.
* Comprehensive understanding of Scrum and Agile practices, with the ability to coach and guide teams in their adoption.
* Exceptional communication, planning, and organizational skills.
* Superior command of Arabic and English (spoken and written).
* Practical experience with Jira, Confluence, or comparable project tracking tools.
* Experience with API-based architectures, DevOps practices, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
* Familiarity with Golang, Ruby, or similar programming frameworks is advantageous.
* Certification such as PMP, PSM I/II, or equivalent Agile credentials is a plus.
**About Oivan:**
Oivan is a global provider of digital services, dedicated to creating secure, sustainable, and user-friendly solutions. We offer a multicultural and collaborative environment that fosters technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role provides the opportunity for professional growth through collaboration with a global network of technology and business experts, and contribution to impactful projects that are shaping the digital landscape in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
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