About the job
flatgigs is hiring a Product Lead to oversee three connected product lines in the Mobility and API Platforms space. This remote position is based in the United Arab Emirates. The role involves managing the intersection of technology, business objectives, and shifting market demands.
Role overview
This position covers three main areas:
- API Platform: The central product and main revenue source for flatgigs
- Mobility Platform (IITS): Developed with government and enterprise partners
- Navigation Product: Built using Google Maps technology
The Product Lead will guide these products to work well together, scale efficiently, and remain competitive.
Main responsibilities
- Shape and drive the roadmap for all three product lines
- Prioritize features based on real market needs
- Align product direction with business goals and revenue targets
- Apply expertise in traffic monitoring, mobility, and smart city systems
- Monitor trends, competitors, and regulatory changes, especially in the public sector
- Test product-market fit using field insights
- Act as the connection between engineering, business teams, and stakeholders
- Translate business needs into clear product specifications and technical requirements
- Work with engineers to deliver products on time and at scale
- Build relationships with government agencies, enterprise clients, and internal leaders
- Lead key discussions with clarity and transparency
- Align product plans with client needs and deployment realities
- Manage documents such as PRDs, roadmaps, and use cases
- Communicate complex ideas in a clear, organized manner
- Provide guidance through complicated situations
Requirements
- Experience leading product strategy for API, mobility, or navigation platforms
- Strong understanding of traffic monitoring, smart city systems, and public sector trends
- Proven ability to coordinate across engineering and business teams
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Comfort working with government and enterprise stakeholders
