Principal Product Manager

About the Role

Thoughtworks is embarking on an exciting expansion in the Middle East, focusing on the strategic markets of KSA and UAE which are driven by visionary national agendas such as Vision 2030 centered on AI, digital government, data, and economic transformation. We are searching for a seasoned Product Leader to join our growing team in Riyadh.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a new venture from its inception. You will play a critical role in shaping our teams, offerings, culture, and client relations with the backing of Thoughtworks’ extensive global expertise in product, design, engineering, data, and AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with senior leadership, including C-suite and founders, managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and aligning technical decisions with clear business results.
• Champion innovation throughout the product lifecycle, moving ideas beyond pilot phases into scalable production, balancing user desirability, technical feasibility, and business viability.
• Assess market conditions, competitive landscapes, go-to-market plans, and economic models to seize new client opportunities.
• Lead autonomous, cross-disciplinary teams incorporating AI in every stage from discovery to delivery, operating using modern product development methodologies.
• Provide active leadership within lean pod teams to achieve impactful results.
• Oversee extensive programs spanning several workstreams, managing strategy, roadmap, scope, and outcomes end-to-end.
• Drive growth by shaping client engagements, creating compelling proposals, delivering executive presentations, and hosting discovery workshops to establish trusted advisory roles.
• Execute account expansion by identifying additional opportunities to deepen client partnerships and increase revenue in a high-growth market.
• Contribute to developing local capabilities, nurturing an inclusive environment, and creating regionally relevant case studies, perspectives, and frameworks aligned with global expertise.

Qualifications and Experience

• Over 8 years leading product management with proven success in launching new digital products, driving commercialization, and scaling production-ready platforms.
• Comprehensive experience managing the full product lifecycle, including discovery, value proposition development, cross-functional team leadership, go-to-market execution, and monetization to achieve product-market fit.
• Strong background in market research, customer insights, and competitive analysis to inform strategic ideation and identify growth opportunities.
• Expertise in crafting value propositions for AI-infused digital products using lean innovation techniques to validate desirability, feasibility, and viability.
• Deep commercial understanding covering pre-sales, engagement design, unit economics, monetization, and organic account growth with a focus on linking innovation to ROI.
• Capability to lead at company, portfolio, and individual product levels, translating strategic vision into actionable roadmaps with measurable success metrics.
• Ability to mentor clients in evolving into customer-centric, value-focused product organizations, fostering best practices in management and measurement.
• Proficiency in utilizing AI platforms and tools to accelerate research, prototyping, testing, and analytics throughout product development.

Professional Skills

• Proven aptitude for engaging and advising C-level executives, driving strategic technology, product, and business discussions.
• Experience in consultative sales and building trusted partnerships that convert into sustained client engagements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and workshop facilitation skills to guide complex stakeholder groups and agile projects.
• Ability to act as a thought leader externally by representing the organization at industry events and in publications to build brand awareness.
• A collaborative leadership style focused on teamwork and leading by example within multidisciplinary groups.
• Open, inquisitive mindset eager to challenge existing processes and help pioneer a new AI-enhanced product development approach.

Additional Information

Learning and Development

Thoughtworks supports individual career growth with interactive tools, extensive programs, and a supportive team culture that encourages continuous development aligned with personal goals.

Benefits

From day one, employees receive comprehensive benefits including private medical and travel insurance, income protection, critical illness cover, life assurance, pension contributions, personal development budgets, 25 days of paid vacation, and participation in a ride-to-work scheme. Benefits are subject to adjustment based on regional standards in KSA.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse environment that reflects and respects the communities we serve. Our award-winning culture fuels innovative thinking and attracts top talent worldwide.

About Thoughtworks

Thoughtworks is a global consultancy merging strategy, design, and engineering to accelerate digital innovation. For over 28 years, our independent teams have delivered forward-thinking solutions. Our community includes tech graduates, seasoned engineers, self-taught developers, and career changers who challenge and learn from each other.

Join us as we launch our Middle East chapter, working on ambitious AI, data, and digital transformation projects while shaping our team, culture, and business in a dynamic tech hub.

We also maintain an AI policy that guides our approach to leveraging these technologies responsibly.