Blackstone

Product owner

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, along with 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner in software development. They should demonstrate a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, and possess proven ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills are required, alongside experience in requirement gathering and writing user stories, and a basic understanding of software development processes and UX/UI design principles.

Responsibilities

The Product Owner will define and communicate the product vision and roadmap to team members and stakeholders, gather requirements from stakeholders and translate them into user stories and acceptance criteria, prioritize and manage the product backlog according to business objectives and user feedback, collaborate with design and development teams to ensure a shared understanding of requirements and expected outcomes, act as a central point of contact for all product-related questions and feedback, monitor product progress and performance, making adjustments as necessary to meet the project goals, facilitate regular stakeholder meetings to provide updates and gather insights, conduct user acceptance testing to validate new features and ensure they meet quality standards, and possess strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented mindset.

Skills

Product Vision
Product Backlog Management
Agile Methodologies
Scrum
User Stories
Requirement Gathering
Stakeholder Management
UX/UI Design
Software Development Processes

Blackstone

Global alternative asset management firm

About Blackstone

Blackstone is a leader in alternative asset management, focusing on private equity, real estate, and credit investments. The firm manages over $1.1 trillion in assets and partners with financial advisors to provide access to private markets, aiming to create strong businesses that deliver lasting value. Its main products, BREIT and BCRED, cater to income-focused investors, while the On-Demand Continuing Education Program helps educate investors on private market topics. Blackstone's goal is to identify economic trends and invest in industry-leading businesses to generate strong returns.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1985Year Founded
$18,081.8MTotal Funding
UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Financial Services, Real Estate, EducationIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition in AI may lead to overvaluation and market saturation.
Potential regulatory scrutiny due to significant investments in diverse sectors.
Economic instability in Europe could impact returns from European investments.

Differentiation

Blackstone is a global leader in alternative asset management with $1.1 trillion AUM.
The firm specializes in private equity, real estate, and credit investments.
Blackstone partners with financial advisors to provide access to private markets.

Upsides

Blackstone's $300M investment in DDN shows a strategic pivot towards AI-driven growth sectors.
The €250M investment in Sia Partners expands Blackstone's footprint in AI consulting services.
Partnership with Jersey Mike’s indicates investment in established consumer brands with growth potential.

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