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Head of Product

EgyptEgypt·CairoFull-timeexecutive
Product ManagementManagementProduct DirectorHead of Product
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Overview

About Yassir Yassir is the leading super app in the Maghreb region, transforming how daily services are delivered. Operating across 45+ cities in Africa and beyond, Yassir offers ride-hailing, last-mile delivery, and is rapidly expanding its financial services ecosystem to enable users to pay,…

Requirements Summary

Experience in emerging markets (Africa, MENA, or similar) Experience managing multi-country product organizations

Technical Tools
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Yassir is the leading super app in the Maghreb region, transforming how daily services are delivered. Operating across 45+ cities in Africa and beyond, Yassir offers ride-hailing, last-mile delivery, and is rapidly expanding its financial services ecosystem to enable users to pay, save, and borrow digitally.

With a global, distributed tech team and a fast-scaling product organization, Yassir is building a multi-vertical platform serving millions of users across emerging markets.

We are looking for a Head of Product to lead product strategy and execution across one or more key verticals. 

This role will be responsible for defining the product vision, leading a team of product managers, and driving end-to-end product delivery at scale. The ideal candidate combines strong product thinking, business acumen, and leadership experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

  • Define and drive the product vision aligned with Yassir’s overall business strategy
  • Own the product roadmap across multiple product lines or value streams
  • Identify opportunities for growth, monetization, and market expansion
  • Lead, mentor, and scale a team of Product Managers and Product Leaders
  • Establish strong product culture focused on ownership, impact, and accountability
  • Partner closely with Engineering, Design, Data, and Business teams
  • Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of product initiatives across squads
  • Drive outcome-based roadmaps (KPIs, OKRs, business impact)
  • Oversee prioritization, trade-offs, and resource allocation
  • Work closely with Heads of Engineering, Design, and Business stakeholders
  • Align product initiatives with company-wide objectives and regional needs
  • Act as the key product representative in leadership discussions
  • Champion customer-centric product development and discovery
  • Leverage data, research, and feedback loops to inform decisions
  • Understand local market nuances across multiple geographies
  • Define product processes, frameworks, and best practices
  • Improve product development lifecycle and team efficiency
  • Ensure clear product governance and decision-making frameworks
  • 10+ years of experience in Product Management
  • 5+ years in leadership roles managing Product Managers or product teams
  • Proven experience building and scaling products in fintech, marketplaces, or super apps
  • Strong experience in multi-sided platforms (e.g., users, merchants, partners)
  • Track record of delivering products from 0 → 1 and scaling to maturity
  • Deep understanding of data-driven product development
  • Experience working in high-growth, fast-paced environments
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Nice to Have

~1 min read
  • Experience in emerging markets (Africa, MENA, or similar)
  • Experience managing multi-country product organizations

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Cairo, Egypt
Hybrid, some on-site time required
Who can apply
EG
Listed under
Egypt

About this job

Who can apply
Egypt
Posted
718 days ago
Employer
has 169 open jobs on Jobera in 6 countries.

Listing Details

Posted
November 18, 2024
First seen
April 8, 2026
Last seen
July 3, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
212
Repost count
0
Trust Level
33%
Scored at
November 7, 2026

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Yassir is a leading super app in French-speaking Africa, offering on-demand services like ride-hailing, food/grocery delivery, and financial services.

Employees
1,001-5,000
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Head of Product