Director of Product, MENA

About the role

As the Director of Product for the MENA region, you will shape the strategy and execution of Seesaw’s Arabic‑language learning suite, including Seesaw Arabic, I Read Arabic, I Start Arabic and Mizan. You will own the full product lifecycle, from concept through launch, ensuring solutions meet the needs of students, schools and ministries across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Define and drive product vision, roadmap and prioritization in partnership with Engineering, Design, Marketing, Sales and Customer Success.
• Lead end‑to‑end product development, from roadmap creation to deployment and performance monitoring.
• Identify AI‑driven opportunities, integrate machine‑learning features, and use data insights to personalize learning experiences.
• Manage and mentor a small team of product managers and designers, fostering collaboration and continuous learning.
• Engage with US‑based senior leadership and regional sales, marketing and customer success teams to align priorities and gather market feedback.
• Conduct market analysis across the MENA region, monitor competitor activity and recommend differentiation strategies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related field.
• 8+ years of product management experience in education technology or software, with at least 2 years leading product managers and designers.
• Proven track record of shipping complex software products at scale.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to translate user feedback into product improvements.

Required skills

• Product lifecycle management
• AI and machine‑learning integration concepts
• Data‑driven decision making
• Cross‑functional collaboration