Product Strategy & Innovation Manager

Client of Chi Square Economics

An established digital solutions provider in the Middle East is looking to hire an experienced Product Strategy & Innovation Manager to join its Strategy and Transformation function. This is a senior role aimed at driving the development, optimisation, and delivery of innovative digital products and services across key market segments.
The successful candidate will lead strategic initiatives to enhance the organisation s product offerings. You will evaluate existing services, shape new solutions aligned with market needs, and oversee the full product lifecycle, from concept to launch and post-launch optimisation. The role also involves close collaboration across business units, strategy, finance, and marketing to ensure offerings meet commercial and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
• Define and execute product strategy through market research, competitive analysis, and innovation
• Evaluate and reconfigure existing offerings to meet changing customer and market needs
• Lead the full product lifecycle, from concept and development to launch and ongoing optimisation
• Develop business cases, pricing models, and go-to-market strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Monitor product performance using KPIs and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Integrate emerging technologies to ensure product relevance and competitive edge
• Mentor team members and support capability building, performance, and engagement
Key Skills
• Extensive relevant experience, including proven experience within a similar industry
• Bachelor s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; relevant certifications are an advantage
• Strong track record of launching and optimising digital or enterprise solutions
• Experience working in complex, cross-functional environments with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Deep understanding of product lifecycle management, market analysis, and innovation strategy
• Experience working with or leading projects involving emerging technologies (e.g. IoT, enterprise platforms)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are a plus
Benefits
• Opportunity to lead product innovation at a strategic level
• High-impact role within a well-established, future-focused organisation
• Competitive salary with performance incentives
• Collaborative team culture
• Professional development and career progression pathways