Head of Product

Yassir · Alexandria, Egypt · Posted 2026-04-08

About YassirYassir 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.Role OverviewWe 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.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy & VisionDefine and drive the product vision aligned with Yassir’s overall business strategyOwn the product roadmap across multiple product lines or value streamsIdentify opportunities for growth, monetization, and market expansionLeadership & Team ManagementLead, mentor, and scale a team of Product Managers and Product LeadersEstablish strong product culture focused on ownership, impact, and accountabilityPartner closely with Engineering, Design, Data, and Business teamsExecution & DeliveryEnsure high-quality, timely delivery of product initiatives across squadsDrive outcome-based roadmaps (KPIs, OKRs, business impact)Oversee prioritization, trade-offs, and resource allocationCross-functional CollaborationWork closely with Heads of Engineering, Design, and Business stakeholdersAlign product initiatives with company-wide objectives and regional needsAct as the key product representative in leadership discussionsCustomer & Market FocusChampion customer-centric product development and discoveryLeverage data, research, and feedback loops to inform decisionsUnderstand local market nuances across multiple geographiesProduct Operations & GovernanceDefine product processes, frameworks, and best practicesImprove product development lifecycle and team efficiencyEnsure clear product governance and decision-making frameworksRequirements10+ years of experience in Product Management5+ years in leadership roles managing Product Managers or product teamsProven experience building and scaling products in fintech, marketplaces, or super appsStrong experience in multi-sided platforms (e.g., users, merchants, partners)Track record of delivering products from 0 → 1 and scaling to maturityDeep understanding of data-driven product developmentExperience working in high-growth, fast-paced environmentsStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsNice to HaveExperience in emerging markets (Africa, MENA, or similar)Experience managing multi-country product organizationsWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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