Product Owner

AlGooru is hunting for the next generation of Product talents!

We’re looking for a Product Owner

About the job

Who Are We

AlGooru is a Saudi-based learning platform that offers 1-on-1 private tutoring services in a variety of academic and recreational subjects. It is the first licensed private tutoring platform in Saudi Arabia, approved by the National e-Learning Center (NELC). AlGooru provides tailored educational support to students, and it's backed by several renowned investors including Constructor Capital, Techstars, Plug & Play, Raz Group, RZM Investment, and prestigious institutions like KAUST, Hub71, and MiSK.

A Fun Fact about AlGooru is that its name derives from “Guru,” a Sanskrit word meaning a mentor, guide, expert, or master.

The Role Highlights

Main Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for everything related to our mobile application, websites, and dashboards including ensuring that they are running smoothly and as per our requirements.
2. Main point of contact between the development team and the company’s business users.
3. Responsible for analyzing app-related and operation-related data to develop new ideas and enhancements.

A day in your life

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Ensure that we never go live with a release unless it has been tested and verified
• Ensure that business users are aware and trained on all new releases
• Ensure that all business users are satisfied with a release before we go live
• Report and monitor any bugs

New Requirements Documentations

• Work closely with Product Manager to develop Product strategy & roadmap
• Conduct User interviews to gain new insights about our products
• Collect and suggest new requirements and enhancements for our products
• Write clear Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) that allow developers to implement our requirements flawlessly
• Suggest new ideas & potential enhancements to our products
• Communicate with the development team to make sure new requirements are clear before development starts
• Ensure POCs are aware of new releases and on-going sprints

Data Analysis

• Ensure that all data related to our products are tracked accurately
• Work with Data team to create automated reports for different departments across the company
• Track & analyze data/reports to find bugs or areas of exploration

You’re the Product Owner we’re looking for if you have:

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role
• Knowledge in HubSpot is a PLUS
• Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and interpret data to make informed product decisions
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically
• Familiarity with product management tools, such as Jira, Trello, or Asana
• Knowledge of UX/UI principles and experience in working closely with design teams
• Understanding of technology trends and the ability to translate them into product opportunities
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Our application process

• Screening & Intro Call (5-10 mins)
• Chemistry Interview (15-30 minutes)
• Technical interview (30-60 minutes)
• Case Study
• Offer extended to successful applicants

What We Offer You

At AlGooru, we offer fair and competitive pay, scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. Enjoy:

• Work from Anywhere
• No clocking in/out
• Enjoy unlimited PTOs
• ESOP Shares
• Free Hardware & Software
• Monthly Pizza Fridays & more
• Learn and expense on us!
• AlGooru Library
• 0% Interest Talent Loans
• Quarterly Reward System
• Vibrant Startup Culture
• Fast Promotions (like really fast)
• Travel for company events and get reimbursed
• Coaching & Entrepreneurial Bytes

How to gain extra Gooru points

• Demonstrate your entrepreneurial, hustling, and energetic spirit
• Prove your ability to take full ownership of your role without the need to be micromanaged
• Conduct proper research about AlGooru prior to your interviews with us, we love people who already know about us.
• Be extra organized… like extra…