Product Manager
Sanabil Studio · Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- On site
- Full-time
- SAR 150,000 / year
- Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job highlights
- Manage product lifecycle from discovery to launch.
- Run lean experiments to test and iterate products.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, and data teams.
- Utilize AI tools for product development acceleration.
- Define product strategy and roadmaps for ventures.
About the role
About Sanabil Studio
Sanabil Studio is a venture builder that blends industry expertise, technology, and startup know-how to turn bold ideas into real businesses. We take concepts from zero to launch, and when a venture proves its potential, we back it with seed funding and hands-on support to help it scale.We are looking for a Product Manager with around four years of experience who thrives in ambiguity and loves building from scratch. You’ll rotate across portfolio ventures at different stages - some weeks running discovery sprints for a brand-new concept, other weeks shipping V1 of a fintech product.
The Role
What you'll own here.- Own the product lifecycle across multiple ventures - from discovery and validation through launch and iteration.
- Run lean experiments to test hypotheses fast - kill what doesn’t work, and double down on what does.
- Work cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and data teams to ship products that users actually want.
- Conduct user research, prototype, and validate ideas before a single line of code gets written.
- Define product strategy, success metrics, and roadmaps aligned with each venture’s stage and goals.
- Leverage AI tools and frameworks to accelerate product development, automate workflows, and build smarter products.
- Communicate progress, blockers, and decisions clearly to studio leadership and venture stakeholders.
The Profile
You're probably a fit if…- You have around four years of product management experience in a startup, studio, or high-growth environment.
- You have a technical background - you’ve worked closely with engineering teams and can speak their language. A CS degree or equivalent is a plus.
- You have a strong design sensibility, are comfortable in Figma, fluent in UX principles, and opinionated about what good product design looks like.
- You actively use AI tools - LLMs, copilots, and no-code AI platforms - and can identify where AI adds real product value, not just hype.
- You’ve taken a product from 0 to 1, not just optimized an existing one.
- You have experience in SaaS, fintech, or e-commerce.
- You don’t wait for a brief - you write it.
- Bonus: experience in a venture studio or accelerator, familiarity with the MENA tech ecosystem, hands-on experience building AI-powered features, data skills in SQL and analytics tools, or Arabic fluency.
The Environment
What working here actually looks like.- Always Building, Never Stagnant: You’ll work across multiple products at different stages, which means your learning curve stays steep and no two months look the same.
- AI, Fintech, and SaaS in One of the World’s Fastest-Growing Ecosystems: You’ll be at the intersection of three of the most exciting spaces in tech, right in the heart of Riyadh’s growing scene.
- Real Ownership From Day One: This isn’t a PM role where you manage a backlog. You’ll define strategy, run experiments, and make calls that directly shape venture outcomes.
What You Get From Us
- Competitive pay: A package that reflects your experience and the market.
- Equity participation: Real upside across studio ventures, not just the one you’re working on today.
- Premium gear, day one: Everything you need to hit the ground running, set up and ready before your first morning.
- Mentorship that matters: Individual career development from people who’ve actually built and scaled ventures.
- An accelerated curve: You’ll learn more here in 12 months than most roles offer in three years.
Key skills/competency
- Product Management
- Venture Building
- Startup
- AI Tools
- SaaS
- Fintech
- E-commerce
- User Research
- Product Strategy
- Agile Development
Skills & topics
- Product Manager
- Venture Building
- Startup
- AI
- SaaS
- Fintech
- E-commerce
- Product Strategy
- Product Development
- User Research
- Agile
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience building products from 0 to 1, AI tool usage, and relevant industry experience (SaaS, fintech, e-commerce).
- Showcase technical & design skills: Emphasize your ability to work with engineering teams and your proficiency in UX principles and design tools like Figma.
- Quantify your impact: Provide specific examples of product successes, growth metrics, and how you've leveraged AI to add value.
- Demonstrate adaptability: Highlight your experience in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and your ability to thrive in a venture studio setting.
- Prepare for diverse questions: Be ready to discuss your product strategy, experimentation approaches, and how you'd handle working across multiple ventures.
Technical preparation
Master Figma for prototyping and UX flows.,Learn to leverage LLMs and AI copilots.,Gain proficiency in SQL for data analysis.,Practice defining product strategy and roadmaps.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you built a product from scratch.,How do you handle ambiguity in product development?,Share an example of a failed experiment.,How do you prioritize across multiple ventures?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical career progression for a Product Manager at Sanabil Studio?
- At Sanabil Studio, Product Managers can expect an accelerated career curve due to the dynamic nature of working across multiple ventures. Progression often involves taking on more complex product challenges, leading initiatives for high-potential ventures, and potentially moving into senior product roles or venture leadership positions within the studio ecosystem. The focus is on rapid learning and impactful contributions.
- How does Sanabil Studio leverage AI in its product development process?
- Sanabil Studio actively integrates AI tools across its product development lifecycle. This includes using AI for accelerating development, automating workflows, building smarter product features, and identifying areas where AI can provide tangible value beyond just hype. Product Managers are expected to be proficient in identifying and applying these AI capabilities.
- What does 'building from scratch' mean for a Product Manager at Sanabil Studio?
- 'Building from scratch' means you'll be involved from the very inception of a venture. This includes ideation, concept validation, user research, prototyping, and launching the Minimum Viable Product (MVP). You'll be instrumental in defining the core strategy and initial product direction, rather than optimizing existing products.
- What kind of technical background is preferred for this Product Manager role?
- A technical background is highly valued. This means having experience working closely with engineering teams and being able to communicate effectively with them. While a Computer Science degree or equivalent is a plus, practical experience in a technical role or a strong understanding of software development processes is key.
- How does Sanabil Studio support the professional development of its Product Managers?
- Sanabil Studio offers significant mentorship from experienced venture builders who have successfully scaled businesses. They also provide an accelerated learning environment by exposing Product Managers to diverse products and stages, ensuring a steep learning curve and rapid skill development. Access to premium gear and competitive compensation with equity participation further supports professional growth.
- What is the expected experience level for this Product Manager position?
- The ideal candidate for this Product Manager role has around four years of product management experience. This experience should ideally be within a startup, venture studio, or a high-growth environment, demonstrating a proven track record of product development and launch.
- How does the venture rotation model work for Product Managers at Sanabil Studio?
- As a Product Manager, you will rotate across various portfolio ventures within Sanabil Studio. This means your responsibilities can shift weekly, from conducting discovery sprints for new concepts to overseeing the launch and iteration of existing products, ensuring a dynamic and constantly evolving work experience.