Head of Product & Innovation

Overview

We are seeking a Head of Product & Innovation who will co-develop our product vision with the CEO, oversee both software and hardware development, establish our dedicated AI Lab for maritime applications, and ensure best-in-class quality control across all releases. This role is central to our growth, with a clear path to becoming Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

• Co-create and continuously refine the product vision and roadmap with the CEO.
• Translate business objectives into detailed product specifications, user stories, and priorities.
• Define and manage the product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with company strategy.
• Actively contribute to the design of mockups, wireframes, and prototypes, ensuring that the strategic vision is translated into tangible product experiences from the earliest stages.
• Act as the main interface with external development teams to ensure efficient execution.
• Supervise and coordinate the UI/UX design team, ensuring alignment between design and technical implementation.
• Monitor and validate quality control across all software and hardware deliverables.
• Ensure best practices in Web & Mobile Development, with hands-on expertise in React and modern frameworks.
• Guarantee seamless front-end/back-end integration and third-party API connectivity.
• Deliver releases on time, with optimal performance and user experience.
• Lead the product design process, from wire framing to final UX/UI validation.
• Absolute mastery of tools such as Figma, Miro, and other prototyping environments.
• Ensure consistency between design vision and technical implementation.
• Establish and manage an AI Lab dedicated to maritime applications.
• Scout and integrate cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions into the YOTSYSTEM ecosystem.
• Build partnerships with universities, labs and startups to keep YOTSYSTEM at the innovation frontier.
• Supervise prototyping, testing, and scaling of connected devices.
• Ensure robust software-hardware integration.
• Oversee vendor relations, prototyping cycles, and industrialization roadmap.
• Build and lead a world-class product and innovation team.
• Promote agile methodologies and a strong culture of excellence and innovation.

• Experience
• 7+ years in product management, software engineering, or technology leadership.
• Proven track record of Web & Mobile Development, with strong expertise in React and modern frameworks.
• Hands-on experience in hardware-software product launches (IoT, wearables, or connected devices).
• Previous exposure to fast-scaling environments (start-ups/scale-ups).
• Technical Skills
• Absolute mastery of React for web and mobile environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud SaaS architecture and APIs.
• Expertise in Figma and advanced prototyping tools.
• Familiarity with hardware prototyping and IoT ecosystems.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML applications and their integration in SaaS products.
• Advanced skills in quality assurance and performance testing.
• Soft Skills
• Entrepreneurial and agile mindset, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills; able to bridge business and tech seamlessly.
• Proactive, solution-driven, and always one step ahead.
• Fluent in French and English (both written and spoken).

• Based in Abu Dhabi HQ
• Frequent travels to Europe and Asia.

• Competitive salary aligned with UAE top-tier market.
• Performance-based bonus tied to product milestones.
• Potential equity participation after 12+ months, with a structured path to evolve into CTO.