• Application Deadline:
• Position: Product Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Product Management 
  

Objectives of this role

• Drive the product- and business-planning processes for cross-functional teams


• Analyze customer needs, current market trends, and potential partnerships from an ROI and build-vs.-buy perspective


• Assess current competitor offerings and seek opportunities for differentiation


• Analyze product requirements and develop appropriate programs to ensure they’re met


• Develop, implement, and maintain production timelines across multiple departments


• Appraise new product ideas and strategize appropriate go-to-market plans

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of all processes in the product lifecycle, including product and market research, competitor analysis, planning, positioning, requirements and roadmap development, and product launch


• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for prototyping and final development by engineering teams


• Create product strategy documents that describe business cases, high-level use cases, technical requirements, revenue, and ROI


• Analyze market data to develop sales strategies, and define product objectives for effective marketing communications


• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, marketing, and sales teams in the development, QA, and release of products, and balance resources to ensure success for the entire organization


• Develop product positioning and messaging that differentiates [Company X] across primary market segments

Required skills and qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a dynamic product management role


• Proven success in overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycle


• High effectiveness in managing cross-functional teams


• Experience in delivering finely tuned product marketing strategies


• Exceptional writing and editing skills, combined with strong presentation and public speaking skills

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in product design or engineering


• Previous experience in software and web development


• Proven success as a product developer in a non-managerial role


• Demonstrable knowledge of SEM (search engine marketing) and online advertising