Data Product Manager

Role overview

This position sits at the heart of the organization’s data product strategy. It is accountable for shaping and delivering a portfolio of data products that are relevant to the market, commercially sustainable, and aligned with the needs of partners, sectors, and regulation.

The role blends business analysis, product strategy, and cross-functional coordination. It requires a strong grasp of the organization’s data assets, customer behavior, and industry dynamics, along with the ability to identify monetizable opportunities and turn them into practical product solutions. The Data Product Manager will work across Data, Technology, Legal, Partnerships, and other teams to make sure new products and product improvements are designed, built, and launched successfully while accounting for dependencies and downstream impact.

At a portfolio level, the role covers the complete product lifecycle from initial idea through rollout, iteration, enhancement, and eventual retirement. Success depends on combining deep understanding of data, market needs, and stakeholders with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive execution across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal directors, subject matter experts, and relevant external partners to stay aligned with changing business priorities and pain points.
• Research market trends, engage with credit bureau specialists, and analyze industry developments to shape new data product ideas.
• Prepare project plans for new data products and coordinate delivery so initiatives stay on schedule and follow the agreed plan.
• Oversee the data product portfolio using product lifecycle best practices to evaluate whether products continue to deliver value for partners and the organization.
• Lead ideation and concept development based on market feedback and new data opportunities.
• Convert business challenges and sector gaps into scalable product concepts and solution structures.
• Build business cases for data products, including commercial feasibility and revenue potential.
• Define business requirements through BRDs to support product and solution development.
• Coordinate the creation of product prototypes and minimum viable solutions.
• Run validation with target partners and sectors before rollout to test demand, usefulness, and commercial interest.
• Plan and manage product rollouts across internal teams and, where relevant, external data-source partners.
• Ensure operational readiness across technology, processes, and partner delivery channels.
• Identify useful data fields and map them to product ideas and analytical use cases.
• Evaluate how new data integrations may affect existing products, scores, and decisioning tools.
• Work with the Data Manager to establish SOPs for new data sources, including submission timing, validation controls, and correction procedures.
• Support the Data Management function in updating data dictionaries for newly developed products so the information remains clear, usable, and relevant.
• Partner with Technology and Partnerships teams to support successful development and deployment.
• Ensure products remain aligned with regulatory updates as communicated by Data Management, Governance, Risk, or Legal teams.
• Keep all data products and integrations aligned with corporate governance, risk, and compliance expectations.
• Take on additional related duties as required by the line manager or senior leadership, in line with organizational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree at minimum, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Strong command of English.
• Strong command of Arabic.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and work well in teams.
• Excellent analytical thinking, strategic judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• 4 to 9 years of experience in consulting, product development, or product strategy across multiple sectors.
• Exposure to business information or credit bureau environments is preferred, though not essential.
• Experience working with data-led products, platforms, or services.
• Demonstrated success managing product lifecycle activities from idea generation through launch and iteration.
• Experience engaging stakeholders and coordinating across multiple departments.
• Working knowledge of software and technology applications in business settings.
• Understanding of commercial agreements and business frameworks used in product partnerships.
• Ability to lead product initiatives and plan development and rollout effectively.
• Comfort handling multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and own product outcomes.
• Ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business requirements.
• Strong problem-solving ability, critical thinking, and execution across both product and data topics.
• Structured approach to analyzing and solving product challenges.
• Innovative mindset with sound critical thinking.
• Capability to manage change and build alignment across functions.

Perks

• Access to ongoing learning, certifications, and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a workplace focused on diversity, inclusion, and employee empowerment.
• Part of a stable organization that supports innovation and long-term thinking.

Eligibility

This role is suitable for professionals with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, along with 4 to 9 years of relevant background in consulting, product development, or product strategy. Candidates should be fluent in both English and Arabic and comfortable working in a cross-functional, data-driven environment.

Additional information

The listed duties are not complete and may change over time. You may also be assigned additional tasks by your manager or senior leadership, depending on business requirements.