143 Product Manager jobs in Bahrain

• Lead the ideation, development, and launch of new FMCG products.
• Conduct thorough market research, consumer insights analysis, and competitive landscape reviews.
• Define product specifications, features, and benefits based on market needs and business strategy.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Operations teams throughout the product development process.
• Manage product testing, including consumer panels and sensory evaluations.
• Oversee packaging design and development to ensure market appeal and compliance.
• Develop product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies.
• Manage product budgets and timelines to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor product performance post-launch and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and consumer preferences in the FMCG sector.
• Ensure products meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare presentations and reports for senior management on product development progress and pipeline.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Food Science, or a related field. An MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in product development, product management, or brand management within the FMCG industry.
• Proven track record of successfully launching new products in the consumer goods market.
• Strong understanding of market research methodologies and consumer insights.
• Excellent project management skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Creative thinking, strong analytical abilities, and strategic mindset.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) software is advantageous.
• Passion for innovation and consumer-centric product development.

• Lead the ideation and development of new FMCG products, aligning with market trends and consumer insights.
• Manage the product development process from concept to commercialization, including formulation, testing, packaging, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for product innovation and differentiation.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, marketing, sales, procurement, and operations teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Develop product specifications, costing, and pricing strategies.
• Oversee pilot plant trials and scale-up activities for new products.
• Ensure that all products meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and manage product development project timelines and budgets.
• Present new product concepts and development progress to senior management and stakeholders.
• Monitor product performance in the market and recommend improvements or line extensions.
• Stay abreast of new ingredients, technologies, and packaging solutions relevant to the FMCG industry.
• Manage external suppliers and co-packers as needed for product development and manufacturing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in product development within the FMCG industry.
• Proven track record of successfully launching new products in the FMCG market.
• Strong understanding of consumer behavior, market trends, and competitive landscape in the FMCG sector.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in product development software and tools.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality assurance systems is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in English; fluency in Arabic is an advantage.

• Leading the end-to-end product development process for new FMCG products.
• Identifying market trends, consumer needs, and competitive landscape to inform product strategy.
• Conceptualizing and developing innovative product ideas.
• Managing product development projects, including timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Collaborating with R&D to ensure product formulations meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Working with marketing to define product positioning, pricing, and launch plans.
• Coordinating with manufacturing and supply chain teams for seamless production and distribution.
• Conducting product testing and consumer feedback sessions.
• Analyzing product performance post-launch and identifying areas for improvement.
• Providing leadership and guidance to the product development team.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Business, Marketing, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in product development within the FMCG industry.
• Proven track record of successfully launching new products.
• Strong understanding of food science, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for food products.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Proficiency in project management software is a plus.

• Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle for new and existing insurance products.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for product innovation.
• Develop product strategies, features, and pricing models in collaboration with actuarial and underwriting teams.
• Write detailed product specifications and ensure clear communication of product details across the organization.
• Manage product launches, including coordination with marketing, sales, and operations.
• Monitor product performance, profitability, and customer feedback, making recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Train relevant teams on new product features and value propositions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging risks, and technological advancements impacting the insurance sector.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., ACII, FLMI) are a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in insurance product development, management, or a related role within the financial services industry.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing insurance products.
• Strong understanding of insurance principles, market dynamics, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and project management abilities.
• Experience with cross-functional team collaboration.
• Ability to translate market needs into viable product solutions.
• Proficiency in data analysis and market research tools.
• Customer-centric approach with a focus on delivering value.

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

Canonical's product management team are technologists who have a passion for delivering products and solutions that help shape market demands while elevating open source software everywhere. This is a general application track for the product management positions at Canonical. You will set a clear vision, prioritize work effectively, and ensure the team delivers high-quality products that meet business and user needs. Apply here if you excel at leadership, communication, and technical vision, and believe you can drive product strategy for the business needs of tomorrow. During the interview process we will identify specific software products which would be a good fit for your interests.

We believe that open source is transforming the way that enterprises solve their business needs. Although open source has been around for thirty years, it is only now fundamental to every corner of the software landscape. Going forward we believe open source will have an even bigger impact as it moves into specialised vertical markets. Our goal is to make open source easier, more reliable and more secure for deployment and development. We strive to be the provider of 'most software to most companies', starting with Ubuntu but expanding to cover every class of application on every class of compute. To deliver on that ambition, we select product managers for their intellect and strong drive to advance the open source community. Together, we aim to improve open source quality, outreach, and impact. Our product managers set the vision and the direction to ensure teams deliver the right products in the right markets at the right time. They push the boundaries of the technology landscape to identify and deliver products into new and existing market opportunities.

Our product managers are technology professionals with a software engineering background who strive to become business executives and entrepreneurs. We discuss strategy, plan product development, drive engagement, and promote the open source way. We oversee the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, blending technical expertise, strategic thinking, analytics, project management skills and effective communication to ensure products meet both user needs and business objectives.

We have open product manager roles across a wide range of product domains, including:

• Ubuntu Platform - Our Ubuntu experience on Desktop, Server, Windows (WSL), Multipass, Gaming, Enterprise, & Hardware Enablement
• Ubuntu Pro Services - Our key commercial offerings Ubuntu Pro, Compliance, Standards, Security Engineering, and Managed Services on cloud and on prem
• AI/ML & MLOps - Open source AI/ML solutions, AIOps automation, model lifecycle management, Kubeflow, MLFlow, KServe, and AI infrastructure on cloud and edge
• IoT - Ubuntu on embedded devices and/or edge servers, device management, and robotics
• Cloud - Ubuntu in public and private clouds, promoting automation frameworks, and including technologies such as Kubernetes, MAAS, and LXD
• Telco - Open source for Telco's including technologies and standards related to Core Network, RAN/vRAN, SoNIC, DENT, and SmartNICs
• Finance - Open source solutions for financial institutions including trading platforms, blockchain technologies, regulatory compliance, and AI-driven analytics
• Automotive - Open source solutions for autonomous driving, in-vehicle infotainment, connected vehicles, and compliance with automotive industry standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21434
• Application Management - Open source solutions in the enterprise including Observability, IAM, App Stores and technologies such Grafana, GitOps, and Juju Charms
  
  

• Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing the priorities and goals for your product
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales
• Address common challenges across projects, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and keep business execution on track
• Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities
• Communicate your product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations
• Conduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experience
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training
• Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings
• Oversee the work of a product line, ensuring consistency in strategy and execution across different teams
• Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within different teams and across other departments
  
  

• Exceptional academic results at high school and university
• Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community
• Understanding of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud or devices
• Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape
• A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source movement
• Curiosity, and the habit of continuous learning
• A strong sense of ownership
• Problem solving and the ability to innovate
• Outstanding communications skills in English, both verbal and written
• For more senior positions, product management experience in the software industry
• Ability to manage multiple projects or product lines while maintaining focus on key priorities
• Demonstrated leadership in aligning diverse teams and driving consensus around product strategies
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long
  
  

• Familiarity with a particular verticals (e.g. Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive)
• Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers and channel
• Familiarity with cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers & Snaps
• Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
• Familiarity with networking technologies - ethernet, IPv4 and IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays such as OVN/OVS, VPNs, SR-IOV, infiniband
• Familiarity with telco networking - RAN, Core, CPE
• Experience in leading distributed teams across different time zones
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
  
  

Location: Bahrain / GCC
Industry: Banking | Payments | Fintech
Experience: 2 to 3 years

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Product Manager to drive the development, enhancement, and growth for our client company managing Credit Cards & Payment Solutions (B2B & B2C) . The ideal candidate will have 2 to 3 years of experience in product management within the banking, payments, or fintech industry , with expertise in credit cards, co-branded programs, and digital payments .

1. Lead the Vision: Collaborate with stakeholders to define a clear product roadmap, informed by market trends, competitor analysis, and a deep understanding of both resident and expat customer needs in Bahrain.
2. From Concept to Reality: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from development and management to a successful launch that benefits both residents and expats.
3. Champion User Needs: Gather and prioritize product requirements that address pain points for both residents and expats in Bahrain, driving business success. This involves close collaboration across the organization, ensuring a user-centric approach at every step.
4. Agile Champion: Work hand-in-hand with development teams using agile methodologies to deliver high-quality products that cater to the needs of both residents and expats, on time and on budget.
5. Go-to-Market Guru: Plan and execute product launches, crafting compelling messaging for both residents and expats, working with marketing and sales teams, and ensuring smooth adoption across all user segments.
6. Data-Driven Decisions: Track key performance metrics, analyze user data (including segmentation by resident/expat), and gather feedback to continuously refine and enhance our offerings for both audiences.

Minimum 5 years of Product Management experience, with a proven track record in the payments processing domain.
Deep understanding of the cards domain and managing card portfolios.
Experience navigating card schemes and processors.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate customer problems with clarity and precision.
A collaborative mastermind who thrives working across departments (engineering, marketing, operations, sales).
Strong analytical skillset to understand user behavior, product performance, and market insights.
The ability to transform ambiguous inputs into actionable plans – your superpower!
The ability to think outside the box, innovate, and differentiate.
Technical background is a must!

• Leading the ideation, conceptualization, and development of new FMCG products in line with market trends and consumer insights.
• Managing the entire product development lifecycle, from initial research and formulation to packaging design and regulatory compliance.
• Conducting market research, competitor analysis, and consumer testing to identify opportunities and validate product concepts.
• Collaborating with R&D teams to develop product formulations, ensuring quality, efficacy, and sensory appeal.
• Working with marketing teams to develop product positioning, branding, and go-to-market strategies.
• Managing project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to ensure timely product launches.
• Liaising with suppliers, co-packers, and manufacturing partners to ensure smooth production processes.
• Ensuring all products meet quality standards, safety regulations, and labeling requirements.
• Analyzing product performance in the market and identifying opportunities for optimization and line extensions.
• Mentoring junior product development specialists and fostering a culture of innovation.