• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Product Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer  , Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

About the role

• We are searching for a qualified senior product manager who will be responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product life cycle, including: gathering and prioritising product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering, sales, marketing and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.


• The senior product manager’s job also includes ensuring that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals.

Responsibilities

• Define Klasha’s product strategy and roadmap.


• Work with external third parties to assess partnership and licensing opportunities.


• Be an expert with respect to the competition.


• Develop the core positioning and messaging for the product.


• Perform product demos to customers.


• Develop sales tools and collateral pricing to meet revenue and profitability goals.


• Propose an overall budget to ensure success.


• Brief press and analysts, and take part in press tours.


• Gain a deep understanding of the customer experience by identifying and filling in product gaps, generating new ideas to grow market share, improving customer experience and driving growth.


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


• Develop product pricing and positioning strategies.


• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes.


• Scope and prioritise activities based on business and customer impact.


• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver a quick time-to-market with optimal resources.


• Drive product launches including working with the public relations team, executives, and others.


• product management team members.


• Evaluate promotional plans to ensure that they are consistent with product line strategy and that the message is effectively conveyed.


• Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding.


• Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in any Business related course, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent preferred.


• 4+ years of experience in the tech or similar industry, at least a few years working in startups, preferably in the African eCommerce or Fintech space.


• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.


• Understand that the product is beyond scrum and agile and think that product, design, and software engineering go hand in hand.


• Love helping others grow in their jobs.


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


• Excellent communication and leadership skills.


• Organisational and time-management skills.

Key Competencies:

• Good communication skills.


• Attention to detail.


• Technical expertise.


• Analytical skills.


• Delegation skills.


• Strategic thinking.


• Prioritisation skills.

Benefits

Our people are the heart of the business, so we prioritise welfare and offer a wide range of competitive benefits including but not limited to:

• All the latest technology you need to do your role.


• Private health insurance.


• Headspace and Spill membership.


• Budget for French language classes.


• One-time home office set-up allowance.


• Hybrid; remote + office hours and flexible working conditions.


• Access to Klasha Sessions development training courses.


• Diesel and fuel allowance for remote working.


• Work-from-anywhere weeks; Work from anywhere for three weeks in a year.


• Paid birthday day off.


• Team building events.


• Paid parental leave.