Technical Product Owner

Oivan is seeking a Technical Product Owner (TPO) with at least five years of experience in managing local and/or international software and IT projects to lead one of our largest local software development initiatives.
As an experienced Technical Product Owner with a background in Agile Scrum methodologies you will lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations.
This role sits at the intersection of business and technology bridging communication between client business analysts and technical delivery teams to guarantee that product development meets both business and technical objectives.
You will be based on-site at our customers premises in Riyadh KSA and the position requires fluency in both Arabic and English. Familiarity with the Golang framework is considered a strong asset.

We offer you a unique opportunity to collaborate with a diverse globally distributed team of technology and business experts. You will work on various projects and take ownership of the technical product delivery including:
Product Ownership & Technical Direction
Collaborate with business owners (THE CLIENT and Oivan) to clarify and finalize all technical aspects of Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) and Change Requests (CRs) before they are assigned to development teams.
Ensure that the technical direction aligns with the overall business goals and future scalability needs.
Identify and manage technical risks and challenges that could impact delivery performance or long-term maintainability.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear actionable language for non-technical stakeholders.
Agile Delivery & Scrum Leadership
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning Daily Stand-ups Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives.
Act as a servant leader removing impediments and fostering collaboration within cross-functional teams.
Support Product Owners in defining prioritizing and maintaining the technical backlog ensuring transparency and shared understanding.
Balance priorities between technical debt architecture improvements and feature development.
Collaboration with Technical Teams
Work closely with the Oivan development team and external technology partners to ensure full understanding of technical requirements and constraints.
Participate in code reviews architecture discussions and technical planning sessions as required.
Facilitate technical decision-making to align teams on architecture and implementation strategies.
Product Delivery & Quality Assurance
Ensure that all technical implementations meet defined acceptance criteria security standards and quality expectations.
Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and assist in resolving technical issues.
Oversee deployment and release processes ensuring smooth reliable rollouts with minimal downtime.
Validate that the technical delivery aligns with business objectives and customer needs.
Resource and Stakeholder Management
Allocate resources effectively based on team capabilities and project needs.
Coordinate closely with HR and project stakeholders to ensure availability of required resources.
Maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders providing regular updates on progress risks and mitigation plans.

5 years of experience in technical product ownership technical project management or related roles within the software development or IT service industry.
Proven ability to lead Agile software development teams and deliver complex technical solutions.
Strong understanding of Scrum and Agile practices with the ability to coach and guide teams in their adoption.
Excellent communication planning and organizational skills.
Strong command of Arabic and English (spoken and written).
Hands-on familiarity with Jira Confluence or similar project tracking tools.
Experience with API-based architectures DevOps practices and cloud environments (AWS Azure GCP).
Familiarity with Golang Ruby or similar programming frameworks is an advantage.
Certification such as PMP PSM I/II or equivalent Agile credentials is an asset.

At Oivan we build digital services that make life easier securely globally and sustainably. Youll join a multicultural collaborative environment where technical excellence innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.
Youll also have the opportunity to grow professionally by working with a global network of technology and business experts contributing to impactful projects that shape the digital landscape in Saudi Arabia and beyond.