Global Digital Product Owner - Mobile App Development

This is a rare opportunity to create a future-forward, consumer-led unique digital product for a globally recognised brand.

My client is one of the world’s largest financial services companies, providing a vast range of products to over 128 million corporate and domestic consumers worldwide. At the heart of the company sits a large in-house IT service provider supplying the full spectrum of technology services, to support the 150,000 workforce.

A critical component of the overall group strategy is to develop and launch a global D2C mobile app which will support the digital sale and support of their product range. This app will be the crucial direct link with their entire consumer base and is expected to bring a massive return in positive consumer experience, product awareness and revenue. We are looking for a visionary leader to establish a team from scratch to build and launch this app globally.

Working within the IT service provider organisation, you will be the ultimate product owner and drive the strategic vision of the program. Your key stakeholders will the global head of digital sales and marketing, and senior technology leaders as you build, deploy and run the app, ensuring seamless integration and delivery.

Although a European company, this person and team will be based in one of their key delivery hubs in Bangkok, Thailand. You must be permanently based there and be prepared for international travel as needed.

Specifically:

• Lead the build and worldwide roll-out of the mobile app program
• Grow, mentor and manage a high-performing team of 100+ FTE’s as product owners, developers, designers and QA specialists, leveraging internal and external resources
• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive the program’s success, aligning with group objectives
• Engage with senior stakeholders and utilize strong technical expertise to solve complex problems and optimize delivery

Experience required:

• Executive leadership and expertise in building mobile applications for leading international brands
• Extensive development across multiple platforms, including iOS, Android and cross-platform frameworks like React Native or Flutter
• 10+ years international experience in program management and product ownership in D2C digital solution development
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with ability to engage and influence senior management
• Large team management experience, specifically to include building new teams from scratch
• Knowledge of AI technologies, principles and their practical commercial use

This is an executive level position working for one of the best employers in the world, and you will receive an excellent rewards package commensurate with this degree of seniority. You will need to be permanently resident in Bangkok, and there is a relocation support available. The role is entirely English speaking.