14 Product Planning jobs in Saudi Arabia

Overview

Job Title: Vice President – Head of Product Development

Location: Saudi Arabia (Open to Overseas Candidates)

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and innovative Head of Product Development to lead the design, structuring, and enhancement of asset management products across multiple asset classes. This senior leadership role requires a deep understanding of investment vehicles, fund structuring, regulatory frameworks, and client-centric product solutions.

• Product Strategy & Development: Lead the end-to-end development of investment products, including debt, private debt, real estate, structured products, ETFs, and equities. Design new fund structures from inception, ensuring alignment with market trends, regulatory requirements, and client needs. Enhance and re-engineer existing products to optimize performance, efficiency, and investor appeal.
• Fund Structuring & Due Diligence: Oversee fund structuring, legal documentation, and operational frameworks in collaboration with internal teams and external advisors. Conduct due diligence on potential investment products, including risk assessment, performance analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with senior management, investment teams, and key clients to design innovative and commercially viable product solutions. Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, service providers, and institutional partners to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Process & Governance: Establish and refine product development processes, governance frameworks, and approval protocols. Ensure all products meet regulatory, legal, and fiduciary obligations across jurisdictions.
• Team Leadership & Innovation: Lead and mentor a high-performing team responsible for product development and management. Drive innovation by staying ahead of global asset management trends and introducing new strategies to market.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in asset management product development, preferably across global markets.
• Strong expertise in multiple asset classes (debt, private debt, real estate, structured products, ETFs, equities).
• Proven track record of developing investment products from concept to launch.
• In-depth knowledge of fund structuring, regulatory frameworks, and cross-border investment vehicles.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and project execution skills.
• Experience working with top-tier asset managers, investment banks, or financial institutions.

Job Summary:

Lead the development and design of investment products and services in alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives. Oversee the marketing and promotion of these products to attract local and international investments through integrated marketing strategies, thereby enhancing the region’s position as a leading investment destination and supporting sustainable development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies for investment products and services that meet market and investor needs, while innovating new investment products that enhance the region’s attractiveness and competitiveness.
• Design and implement targeted marketing campaigns to attract local and international investors and manage the investment identity of products and services to ensure alignment with the region’s strategic brand.
• Build a comprehensive marketing mix for investment products—including pricing, distribution, promotion, and branding—and ensure that all marketing strategies are fully integrated with the organization’s investment plans.
• Conduct market and investment research to identify emerging trends, analyze investor and customer behaviors, and prepare investment and marketing feasibility studies with strategic recommendations for decision-makers.
• Coordinate with government entities, regulatory bodies, and private companies to support product launches, while building and maintaining strategic partnerships that ensure the success of investment products and strengthen the organization’s position.
• Represent the organization in local and international investment exhibitions and forums, promoting investment products and showcasing opportunities available in the region.
• Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of investment and marketing initiatives and prepare periodic reports for senior management that highlight performance and continuous improvement opportunities.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of practical experience in product development and investment marketing, preferably in the government or semi-government sector.
• Proven expertise in strategic planning, investment marketing, and feasibility studies.
• Strong track record in building and managing relationships with investors and strategic partners.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
• Advanced skills in investment marketing and product development.
• Ability to prepare feasibility studies, financial and market analyses.
• Proficiency in using analytical and financial tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and partnership-building skills.
• Full proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Leverage your abilities and join the dynamic team of a leading company specializing in the retail industry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As a Project Coordinator (Product Development) , you will be responsible for supporting the project manager and the project team by organizing and managing administrative tasks. Submitting purchase requests for products, as well as monitoring shipment schedules and delivery timelines.

• Monitor work with the factory or production to ensure the production plan aligns with the new product launch date.
• Coordinate and follow up with the production and marketing department to define and develop the brand direction
• Coordinate with the Sales Department regarding the training of sales representatives on new products and the selection of packaging.
• Ensure the continuity of each phase of the new project's execution, evaluate the phases, and complete implementation correctly.
• Collect and determine the raw materials necessary for designing and producing, and analyze the cost of the new product.
• Evaluate the new product, determine its success level, and participate in taking the necessary action.
• Monitor new market trends and present ideas for new products and projects.
• Follow all unified policies, processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and relevant instructions.
• Contribute to identifying opportunities for the continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices, considering best practices.
• Encourage others to implement relevant policies, processes, and standard operating procedures.

We are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Management Systems Administration.
• 1-3 years of experience in product development or a similar field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and project management software
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Managing one's own time and helping to keep the project on schedule.
• Ability to identify small issues and escalate them appropriately before they become major problems.

Overview

Leverage your abilities and join the dynamic team of a leading company specializing in the retail industry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As a Project Coordinator (Product Development) , you will be responsible for supporting the project manager and the project team by organizing and managing administrative tasks, submitting purchase requests for products, and monitoring shipment schedules and delivery timelines.

1. Monitor work with the factory or production to ensure the production plan aligns with the new product launch date.
2. Coordinate and follow up with the production and marketing department to define and develop the brand direction.
3. Coordinate with the Sales Department regarding the training of sales representatives on new products and the selection of packaging.
4. Ensure the continuity of each phase of the new project's execution, evaluate the phases, and complete implementation correctly.
5. Collect and determine the raw materials necessary for designing and producing, and analyze the cost of the new product.
6. Evaluate the new product, determine its success level, and participate in taking the necessary action.
7. Monitor new market trends and present ideas for new products and projects.
8. Follow all unified policies, processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and relevant instructions.
9. Contribute to identifying opportunities for the continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices, considering best practices.
10. Encourage others to implement relevant policies, processes, and standard operating procedures.

We are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Management Systems Administration.
• 1-3 years of experience in product development or a similar field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and project management software
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Managing one's own time and helping to keep the project on schedule.
• Ability to identify small issues and escalate them appropriately before they become major problems.

Leverage your abilities and join the dynamic team of a leading company specializing in the retail industry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As a Project Coordinator (Product Development) , you will be responsible for supporting the project manager and the project team by organizing and managing administrative tasks, submitting purchase requests for products, as well as monitoring shipment schedules and delivery timelines.

1. Monitor work with the factory or production to ensure the production plan aligns with the new product launch date.
2. Coordinate and follow up with the production and marketing department to define and develop the brand direction.
3. Coordinate with the Sales Department regarding the training of sales representatives on new products and the selection of packaging.
4. Ensure the continuity of each phase of the new project's execution, evaluate the phases, and complete implementation correctly.
5. Collect and determine the raw materials necessary for designing and producing, and analyze the cost of the new product.
6. Evaluate the new product, determine its success level, and participate in taking the necessary action.
7. Monitor new market trends and present ideas for new products and projects.
8. Follow all unified policies, processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and relevant instructions.
9. Contribute to identifying opportunities for the continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices, considering best practices.
10. Encourage others to implement relevant policies, processes, and standard operating procedures.

We are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Management Systems Administration.
• 1-3 years of experience in product development or a similar field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and project management software.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Managing one's own time and helping to keep the project on schedule.
• Ability to identify small issues and escalate them appropriately before they become major problems.

Leverage your abilities and join the dynamic team of a leading company specializing in the retail industry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As a Project Coordinator (Product Development) , you will be responsible for supporting the project manager and the project team by organizing and managing administrative tasks, submitting purchase requests for products, and monitoring shipment schedules and delivery timelines.

1. Monitor work with the factory or production to ensure the production plan aligns with the new product launch date.
2. Coordinate and follow up with the production and marketing department to define and develop the brand direction.
3. Coordinate with the Sales Department regarding the training of sales representatives on new products and the selection of packaging.
4. Ensure the continuity of each phase of the new project's execution, evaluate the phases, and complete implementation correctly.
5. Collect and determine the raw materials necessary for designing and producing, and analyze the cost of the new product.
6. Evaluate the new product, determine its success level, and participate in taking the necessary action.
7. Monitor new market trends and present ideas for new products and projects.
8. Follow all unified policies, processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and relevant instructions.
9. Contribute to identifying opportunities for the continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices, considering best practices.
10. Encourage others to implement relevant policies, processes, and standard operating procedures.

We are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Management Systems Administration.
• 1-3 years of experience in product development or a similar field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and project management software
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Managing one's own time and helping to keep the project on schedule.
• Ability to identify small issues and escalate them appropriately before they become major problems.

Leverage your abilities and join the dynamic team of a leading company specializing in the retail industry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As a Project Coordinator (Product Development) , you will be responsible for supporting the project manager and the project team by organizing and managing administrative tasks. Submitting purchase requests for products, as well as monitoring shipment schedules and delivery timelines.

• Monitor work with the factory or production to ensure the production plan aligns with the new product launch date.
• Coordinate and follow up with the production and marketing department to define and develop the brand direction
• Coordinate with the Sales Department regarding the training of sales representatives on new products and the selection of packaging.
• Ensure the continuity of each phase of the new project's execution, evaluate the phases, and complete implementation correctly.
• Collect and determine the raw materials necessary for designing and producing, and analyze the cost of the new product.
• Evaluate the new product, determine its success level, and participate in taking the necessary action.
• Monitor new market trends and present ideas for new products and projects.
• Follow all unified policies, processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and relevant instructions.
• Contribute to identifying opportunities for the continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices, considering best practices.
• Encourage others to implement relevant policies, processes, and standard operating procedures.

We are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Management Systems Administration.
• 1-3 years of experience in product development or a similar field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and project management software
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Managing one's own time and helping to keep the project on schedule.
• Ability to identify small issues and escalate them appropriately before they become major problems.

Leverage your abilities and join the dynamic team of a leading company specializing in the retail industry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As a Project Coordinator (Product Development) , you will be responsible for supporting the project manager and the project team by organizing and managing administrative tasks, submitting purchase requests for products, as well as monitoring shipment schedules and delivery timelines.

1. Monitor work with the factory or production to ensure the production plan aligns with the new product launch date.
2. Coordinate and follow up with the production and marketing department to define and develop the brand direction.
3. Coordinate with the Sales Department regarding the training of sales representatives on new products and the selection of packaging.
4. Ensure the continuity of each phase of the new project's execution, evaluate the phases, and complete implementation correctly.
5. Collect and determine the raw materials necessary for designing and producing, and analyze the cost of the new product.
6. Evaluate the new product, determine its success level, and participate in taking the necessary action.
7. Monitor new market trends and present ideas for new products and projects.
8. Follow all unified policies, processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and relevant instructions.
9. Contribute to identifying opportunities for the continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices, considering best practices.
10. Encourage others to implement relevant policies, processes, and standard operating procedures.

We are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Management Systems Administration.
• 1-3 years of experience in product development or a similar field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and project management software.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Managing one's own time and helping to keep the project on schedule.
• Ability to identify small issues and escalate them appropriately before they become major problems.

Job Title: SME / Commercial Lending Product Development and PMO Specialist

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced SME / Commercial Lending Product Development and PMO Specialist to lead the development and implementation of innovative lending products and services for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and commercial clients. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new products , while ensuring effective project management and governance.

(Commercial Lending Product: financial instruments that enable businesses to borrow money from financial institutions to fund various operational needs, investments, and growth or Loans provide the financing needed to acquire or expand into a new location.)

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Development
   • Design and develop new SME and commercial lending products and services that meet customer needs and business objectives.
   • Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and gather customer feedback to inform product development.
   • Collaborate with stakeholders to define product features, pricing, and risk appetite.
2. Project Management
   • Oversee the project management office (PMO) for product development initiatives.
   • Develop and execute project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
   • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
3. Stakeholder Management
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, risk management, and technology departments.
   • Communicate product development progress and plans to stakeholders.
   • Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with business objectives.
4. Risk Management
   • Ensure product development and implementation comply with regulatory requirements and risk appetite.
   • Work with risk management teams to identify and mitigate potential risks.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) or product development (e.g., Agile Certified Practitioner) are advantageous.
• Extensive experience in product development, project management, and PMO within the financial services industry, preferably in SME / commercial lending.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management principles.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Information Services