• Application Deadline: Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head, Product and Strategy


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 8 years


• Location Lagos


• City Victoria Island


• Job Field Product Management 
  

Job Summary

• The Head of Products and Strategy leads the Product Management team with a focus on enhancing the definition and growth of our products and services in the market.


• The role holder is the primary driver of the company’s vision; overseeing the development and management of the product’s roadmap based on the adopted strategies and vision.


• The Head of Products and Strategy will be responsible for leading the development of long-term strategic plans and objectives through the identification of strategic issues and opportunities that could influence business growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and management of the entire product portfolio


• Definition and alignment of the vision, strategy, and roadmap, in order to establish the company as an industry leader


• Gain a deep understanding of customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth


• Create buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners


• Develop/drive product pricing, positioning, and awareness strategies


• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes


• Assessing market trends and competitors; Identifying threats and opportunities


• Presenting findings, projections, and recommended actions


• Planning, implementing, and managing proposed recommendations and projects


• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver quick time-to-market and optimal resource allocation


• Drive product launches including working with the public relations team, executives, and other product management team members


• Create and present visionary innovations, and strategic decision proposals, as well as the calculation of business cases


• Responsible for strategic partnerships and leading necessary contract negotiations


• Represent the company with regard to strategic customers, the press, and analysts


• Definition, monitoring of the company’s relevant product KPIs and control of the measures to achieve the objectives set


• Conducting research and analyses of product and operational effectiveness, processes, stakeholders, etc


• Aligning departmental goals, processes, and resource allocation with the organizational strategy


• Supporting and guiding key decision-making processes across the business


• Co-owning the Sales and profit and loss responsibility for the business with the Business Development arm


• Recruitment, training, managing, mentoring, and development of the Product Management and Strategy team in which you motivate and achieve steady improvements in your area

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Finance, Strategy, Economics, Business Administration or related fields


• At least 8 years of substantial experience leading Strategy, Products, Digital Transformation, Operations and Revenue growth within complex and multistakeholder environments


• Substantial experience within our industry (or similar): Financial Services, Financial Technology, Consumer lending, Banking etc.


• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product(s) throughout its lifecycle


• Proven ability to develop product and marketing strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to executive management


• Good technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development


• Relevant role related/regulatory certifications (Product Management, Project Management etc.)


• Possesses Executive Presence and strong organizational skills that can handle the demands of the role


• Have proven “strong” people skills and an astute communicator


• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done


• Outstanding research and analytical abilities


• Project management skills.