Product Owner - Cloud-Native Solutions - Government Sector

Overview

Apt Resources is seeking an accomplished Product Owner for a government client in Abu Dhabi to lead the design of secure, scalable cloud native solutions on Azure. This strategic role requires ownership of end to end architecture and alignment with public sector digital transformation goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Leadership:
  • Own end to end design of secure, cloud native solutions on Azure.
  • Make architectural decisions adhering to government compliance standards.
  • Drive adoption of AI/ML components in solution design (prior exposure preferred).
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Bridge gaps between cross functional teams (technical/non technical).
  • Align solutions with public sector operational requirements.
  • Document and communicate technical decisions to executive stakeholders.
• Process Excellence:
  • Implement Agile best practices (CSM/PSM certification is a plus).
  • Ensure solutions meet performance, security, and scalability benchmarks.

Qualifications

• To be discussed: 12-14 years of experience in technical product ownership.
• Proven track record in:
  • Azure cloud architecture (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS)
  • Cloud native solution design (microservices, containers, serverless)
  • Stakeholder management in regulated environments
  • AI/ML awareness (ability to collaborate with data teams)