Product Owner lead at Blackstone

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in Business Analyst & Product role in Product company
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in product management or product ownership, preferably in a technology or software development environment
  • Strong understanding of agile methodologies and software development lifecycle
  • Proficiency in using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, and Figma
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Arabic speaking is a plus (bonus)

Responsibilities

  • Conduct market research, customer analysis, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and unmet needs
  • Collaborate with designers on user flows, wireframes, and prototypes using Figma
  • Write clear and concise product requirement documents (PRDs) and user stories in Jira and Confluence
  • Develop and maintain customer journey maps using Miro to visualize and analyze customer interactions with the product
  • Identify pain points and areas for improvement in the customer journey
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the customer experience
  • Effectively communicate product vision, roadmap, and progress to stakeholders
  • Facilitate meetings and workshops to gather feedback and align on priorities
  • Proven experience in product discovery and delivery

Skills

Jira
Confluence
Miro
Figma
Agile Methodologies
Software Development Lifecycle
Product Roadmaps
User Stories
PRDs
Customer Journey Maps
Market Research

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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