Product Owner – Digital Banking – First Abu Dhabi Bank – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Posted date [2025-12-11]
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Product Owner – Digital Banking – First Abu Dhabi Bank – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
This role leads the development and delivery of user-centric digital products that improve both customer and employee experiences. As a key member of FAB’s client digital unit, you will guide agile teams, shape product strategy, and drive impactful digital solutions across channels. The focus is on measurable outcomes, innovation, and seamless digital journeys aligned with the bank’s transformation agenda.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: I T and Services
Salary: 28000–35000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
Product Ownership & Strategy
* Define, prioritize, and maintain a clear and actionable product backlog.
* Translate business strategy into execution-ready tasks for agile teams.
* Set product goals and KPIs aligned with circle and value-stream vision.
* Accept final product delivery based on achieving defined outcomes.
* Refine roadmaps continuously through test-and-learn experimentation.
User-Centric Delivery
* Act as the voice of the end-user, ensuring requirements are understood and met.
* Collect and analyze customer feedback to refine product direction.
* Ensure usability, accessibility, and intuitive experience across mobile and online channels.
Agile Leadership
* Work closely with cross-functional teams to remove impediments and clarify requirements.
* Provide guidance, feedback, and direction throughout sprints.
* Champion agile ways-of-working and promote continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Collaboration
* Communicate product goals, timelines, and outcomes to stakeholders and Circle Leads.
* Align with business, technology, operations, and governance teams to ensure cohesive execution.
* Share best practices across teams to maintain consistency.
Innovation & Governance
* Promote an innovation-driven culture built on creativity, collaboration, and empowerment.
* Ensure decisions align with FAB’s governance framework and approved authority levels.
* Contribute to shaping digital transformation initiatives across the bank.
Ideal Profile
* Strong background in digitization and digital project delivery.
* Experience in UAE Housing Programmes, ideally within Abu Dhabi.
* Strong communication and problem-solving capabilities.
* UI/UX understanding for mobile and online journeys.
* Solid knowledge of Agile methodologies.
* Innovative, customer-obsessed mindset.
* Experience with core banking systems is a plus.
* Proven track record in business requirements and technical implementation.
Skills Set
* Product ownership
* Agile delivery
* UI/UX
* Innovation
* Stakeholder management
* Digital transformation
* Problem solving
* Customer journey understanding
Why Join Us
* Be part of UAE’s largest and most innovative financial institution.
* Work at the heart of digital transformation impacting millions of customers.
* Collaborate with diverse, creative, and forward-thinking teams.
* Benefit from strong leadership support, career growth, and continuous learning.
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is a global financial leader with deep regional roots. The bank is recognized for stability, innovation, and a people-first culture that empowers employees to grow and deliver exceptional value to customers and communities.
Position Overview
This role leads the development and delivery of user-centric digital products that improve both customer and employee experiences. As a key member of FAB’s client digital unit, you will guide agile teams, shape product strategy, and drive impactful digital solutions across channels. The focus is on measurable outcomes, innovation, and seamless digital journeys aligned with the bank’s transformation agenda.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: I T and Services
Salary: 28000–35000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
Product Ownership & Strategy
* Define, prioritize, and maintain a clear and actionable product backlog.
* Translate business strategy into execution-ready tasks for agile teams.
* Set product goals and KPIs aligned with circle and value-stream vision.
* Accept final product delivery based on achieving defined outcomes.
* Refine roadmaps continuously through test-and-learn experimentation.
User-Centric Delivery
* Act as the voice of the end-user, ensuring requirements are understood and met.
* Collect and analyze customer feedback to refine product direction.
* Ensure usability, accessibility, and intuitive experience across mobile and online channels.
Agile Leadership
* Work closely with cross-functional teams to remove impediments and clarify requirements.
* Provide guidance, feedback, and direction throughout sprints.
* Champion agile ways-of-working and promote continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Collaboration
* Communicate product goals, timelines, and outcomes to stakeholders and Circle Leads.
* Align with business, technology, operations, and governance teams to ensure cohesive execution.
* Share best practices across teams to maintain consistency.
Innovation & Governance
* Promote an innovation-driven culture built on creativity, collaboration, and empowerment.
* Ensure decisions align with FAB’s governance framework and approved authority levels.
* Contribute to shaping digital transformation initiatives across the bank.
Ideal Profile
* Strong background in digitization and digital project delivery.
* Experience in UAE Housing Programmes, ideally within Abu Dhabi.
* Strong communication and problem-solving capabilities.
* UI/UX understanding for mobile and online journeys.
* Solid knowledge of Agile methodologies.
* Innovative, customer-obsessed mindset.
* Experience with core banking systems is a plus.
* Proven track record in business requirements and technical implementation.
Skills Set
* Product ownership
* Agile delivery
* UI/UX
* Innovation
* Stakeholder management
* Digital transformation
* Problem solving
* Customer journey understanding
Why Join Us
* Be part of UAE’s largest and most innovative financial institution.
* Work at the heart of digital transformation impacting millions of customers.
* Collaborate with diverse, creative, and forward-thinking teams.
* Benefit from strong leadership support, career growth, and continuous learning.
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is a global financial leader with deep regional roots. The bank is recognized for stability, innovation, and a people-first culture that empowers employees to grow and deliver exceptional value to customers and communities.
