At Gigster, we partner with entrepreneurs to bring their visionary ideas to life and collaborate with Fortune 500 companies on major product launches. Our mission is to deliver innovative enterprise software solutions utilizing cutting-edge technologies, including blockchain, AI/ML, and VR. We are currently seeking a Senior Product Owner specializing in Media Asset Management (MAM) to support one of the world’s leading media companies. This role is pivotal in managing and enhancing the client’s media management tools, and it requires a customer-focused individual with a deep understanding of media workflows and asset management technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: Develop and maintain a strategic vision for managing and enhancing media assets that align with company goals.
- Product Development: Lead the design and implementation of MAM solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards and business requirements.
- Backlog Management: Effectively prioritize the product backlog, maintaining clear documentation aligned with product strategy.
- Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring impactful communication across all organizational levels.
- Change Management: Drive customer-centric change initiatives to facilitate smooth adoption of new tools and processes, maximizing user satisfaction.
- Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of media asset management strategies and tools.
Qualifications
- Media Asset Management Expertise: Extensive experience with MAM systems, including implementation, migration, and optimization, is essential for this role.
- Design Systems Thinking: Strong capability in systems thinking, focusing on improving interactions within digital and media ecosystems.
- Technical Proficiency: Solid technical background with an understanding of software development practices and web technologies.
Required Skills
- Languages: Fluent in Arabic and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Documentation Skills: Ability to produce clear, detailed documentation that captures complex processes and systems.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional skills in engaging and communicating with stakeholders at all levels to gather requirements and foster strong relationships.
- Epic and Story Authorship: Expertise in crafting well-defined epics and user stories that effectively guide development teams.
- Change Management: Proven ability to manage change by integrating feedback from users and stakeholders into product development, promoting user adoption and satisfaction.
- Leadership and Collaboration: Ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster teamwork within a dynamic environment.
Education and Experience
- Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Digital Media, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of six years in a Product Owner or similar role in the digital media industry, with demonstrated success in managing large-scale MAM systems.
- Cloud Solutions: Experience in building cloud solutions (GCP, Azure, AWS) is a must.
- MAM Solutions: Familiarity with Arvato/Vidispine or other cloud-based MAM solutions is expected.
Our Recruitment Process
- Recruiter Interview: 30 minutes
- Screening Interview with Hiring Manager: 30 minutes
- Interview with Engineering Leader / Quality Leader / Product Owner & Peers: 30 minutes
- Final Interview: 30 minutes
- Additional Interview with CTO (if needed)
We strive to ensure an efficient recruitment process, moving swiftly from one step to the next.
What We Offer
- Remote Work: Full-time (40 hours/week) position with the requirement to work during Qatar Time (UTC +3) office hours.
- Contract Agreement: No-end-date independent contractor agreement.
- Payment Options: Payment in USD, biweekly or monthly, depending on your preference.
Application Instructions
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for the Senior Product Owner position.