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Emirates Group

Technical Product Owner - API Specialist

Dubai, UAEFull-timePosted Jan 22, 2023
Certified in Global Product Management frameworks (CSPO, SAFe, PSPO)Experience with Scaled Agile Framework and large-scale initiativesStrong knowledge of API-first and API-as-a-Product conceptsFamiliarity with REST/Async APIs, OpenAPI specifications, and event-driven patternsUnderstanding of API lifecycle governance and security principles including OWASP10-2025Experience with API Gateways, Developer Portals, and API cataloguesKnowledge of CI/CD tools and platform engineering concepts such as Gitlab CI, Docker, Terraform, and AnsibleExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Role overview

Emirates Group is seeking a Technical Product Owner specializing in APIs to join their innovative IT team in Dubai. This role involves managing product backlogs, prioritizing work across multiple engineering teams, and serving as the key liaison for API initiatives. The successful candidate will support the API Hub roadmap, ensure alignment with enterprise standards, and drive delivery of technology products that enhance customer experience across various domains including Digital, Airline Operations, and Commercial services.

What you will do

  • Own story content, acceptance criteria, and final approval for team backlogs
  • Prioritize technical debt, non-functional requirements, and BAU activities within sprint capacity
  • Collaborate in PI demos and contribute to product management meetings including PI Planning
  • Maintain feature quality and manage risks and dependencies in product portfolios
  • Define success metrics for prioritized work and propose further BAU iterations
  • Help grow a community of Product Owners focused on collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Identify and consolidate team-driven innovation ideas for wider community sharing

Skills profile

Required skills

Certified in Global Product Management frameworks (CSPO, SAFe, PSPO)Experience with Scaled Agile Framework and large-scale initiativesStrong knowledge of API-first and API-as-a-Product conceptsFamiliarity with REST/Async APIs, OpenAPI specifications, and event-driven patternsUnderstanding of API lifecycle governance and security principles including OWASP10-2025Experience with API Gateways, Developer Portals, and API cataloguesKnowledge of CI/CD tools and platform engineering concepts such as Gitlab CI, Docker, Terraform, and AnsibleExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsCustomer-centric mindset with ability to build strong relationships

Required qualifications

Additional requirements

  • Degree or Honours in IT
  • Minimum 5 years of IT experience including at least 2 years as a Product Owner or Product Manager
  • Proven ability to drive change and deliver results in a team environment