Product Owner - Web

Who We AreFueled by passion, KAYALI was founded in 2018 by beauty mogul and fragrance fanatic, Mona Kattan. Translating to ‘my imagination' in Arabic, KAYALI provides a modern fragrance experience inspired by Mona's rich Middle Eastern heritage and the art of layering scents to help you create your mood; where sharing scents is a ritual and smelling good is both an act of goodwill and self-love. Mona collaborates with some of the world's most renowned perfumers and sources the finest ingredients to create unique juices that are infinitely memorable, long-lasting, and cruelty-free. Each luxurious fragrance is an ode to true craftsmanship and tells a special story, from the addictive notes to the multi-faceted jeweled bottles.Our MissionTo make everyone feel like the diamond they are! To build a global community of fragrance lovers through the power of scent and by providing them with the most innovative & luxurious fragrances, education and sharing our Middle Eastern fragrance rituals with the world.SummaryWe are seeking an experienced techno-functional Product Owner to lead a digital platform with a content-rich website, structured product database, search, community engagement, and administration tools. The role will connect business stakeholders, users, and technology partners to translate business needs into scalable digital solutions. It combines product management, business analysis, platform ownership, data governance, SEO, analytics, vendor management, and hands-on website administration. The role includes strong hands-on responsibility for implementing, managing, maintaining, and continuously updating the website and related digital platform components.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy & Ownership Own and manage the product roadmap and backlogTranslate business requirements into user stories and functional specifications Prioritise enhancements and development activities based on business value Facilitate workshops and requirements-gathering sessions Define and track product KPIs and success measuresDrive continuous platform improvement and innovationTechnology & Delivery ManagementManage third-party development partners and vendorsParticipate in solution design discussions and challenge technical proposals where requiredReview functional and technical documentationLead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release activities with the vendorCoordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and production deploymentsMonitor project risks, issues, and dependenciesOversee delivery across the proposed technology stackSupport AWS administration activities, including user access, hosting and environment coordination, platform configuration, monitoring, storage, CDN, and cloud-service coordination as requiredWebsite & Digital Experience Manage website enhancements and optimisation initiativesReview user journeys and user-experience improvements Ensure mobile responsiveness and accessibility standards are maintained Monitor website performance and engagement metrics Take a hands-on role in implementing, managing, maintaining, and updating the website, including content updates, configuration changes, testing, issue resolution, and coordination of technical improvementsData & Content Management Own the platform data model, taxonomy, and governance standards Define and maintain data-quality processes Oversee content enrichment and validation activities Manage structured product data and metadata Ensure consistency and accuracy across platform contentSearch & DiscoveryDefine search and filtering requirements Optimise search relevancy and recommendation capabilitiesAnalyse search behaviour and user trendsWork with technical teams to improve search performanceCommunity & User Engagement Manage user account functionality and engagement features Define moderation and governance processesSupport initiatives that increase user adoption and retentionWork closely with marketing and community teams on engagement strategiesSEO/GEO & Analytics Own SEO/GEO strategy and optimisation initiatives Monitor organic traffic and search performanceManage analytics and reporting requirements Identify opportunities to improve discoverability and engagementIdentity & Microsoft 365 Administration Administer users, groups, and roles within Microsoft Entra ID, including joiner-mover-leaver provisioning and deprovisioning Manage group-based licensing and role-based access control (RBAC) assignmentsSupport Conditional Access, MFA, and Single Sign-On (SAML/OIDC) configuration for enterprise and platform applications Manage app registrations and enterprise applications in Entra ID Perform day-to-day administration via the Microsoft 365 admin centre, including Exchange Online mailboxes, shared/distribution mailboxes, and mail-flow requests Support SharePoint and Teams administration and basic data-governance (Purview) tasksAssist with licence management, optimisation, and access reviews, and monitor sign-in and audit logs for anomaliesOperational Support Oversee post-release support and enhancement requestsManage issue triage and prioritisation Support business users and platform administratorsCoordinate knowledge-transfer and documentation activitiesRequirementsEssential 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Business Analysis, Technology Delivery, or Digital Platforms Experience managing external software development partners Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies Strong requirements-gathering and documentation skills Experience with CMS-driven websites and digital platforms Experience managing product backlogs, roadmaps, and releases Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilitiesTechnical Knowledge React.js / Next.js Node.js / Strapi headless CMS PostgreSQL Elasticsearch Redis AWS cloud hosting, S3, CloudFront, and infrastructure coordination REST APIs JWT authentication / Role-based access control Google Analytics 4 / Google Search Console GitHub Confluence / Google WorkspaceDesirable Experience with community-driven platforms Experience managing large datasets and content repositories SEO/GEO and digital-marketing knowledge AI-assisted content generation and automation tools Experience working with eCommerce, marketplace, or consumer-facing platforms Experience with Microsoft Azure administration and cloud platform coordination Experience administering Microsoft Entra ID and the Microsoft 365 admin centre (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams), including Conditional Access, MFA, and SSO Working knowledge of identity and access management concepts (least-privilege, RBAC, SSO, MFA) Microsoft certifications such as SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator) or MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator) Shopify and Shopify POS experience is an added advantageBenefits Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage Find your Magic Days Volunteer Day Birthday Leave Egg Freezing Benefits Employee discounts on all Kayali products Quarterly product giftingKAYALI is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.