About the job
To lead and execute the Product strategy for a specific portfolio of products, by building products that achieve product market-fit while also exceeding business outcomes in alignment with the Business strategy (grow revenue, new market penetration and market share).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Management
Develop & execute the product vision and product strategy in alignment with the organisation's goals and objectives
Lead the management of assigned products, including their lifecycle/platforms, to support the growth and success of these products in Nigeria and other markets where Interswitch is present.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to stay abreast of industry trends and adjust the product roadmap accordingly
Engage customers to develop a deep understanding of the customer needs using practices like customer journey, empathy maps, prototyping, and A/B testing
Accountable for the development of clear and concise product artefacts
Product Development
Tightly collaborate with business stakeholders and engineering teams to support agile product delivery
Accountable for the product progress at each iteration and the final product. Owns the product for continuous improvement, maintenance, or retirement.
Use Agile and Design Thinking/creative thinking/approach methodologies in product discovery. Facilitate Product discovery workshops
Proactively identify gaps in the current product offering and lead the effort to develop solutions that solve customer problems that create business value and growth.
Translate ideas/product concept into an executable plan for taking the product from concept to development to market to in-life/ Benefit realisation
Provide guidance on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems. Identify issues, risks, and dependencies to track product development.
Become the product expert for your area and be able to represent at all levels within the organisation and externally.
Define or update product roadmaps when required.
Manage the implementation of a new product or product enhancements with competing business needs, with the ability to define business trade-offs, generate outside-the-box solutions and take uncertainty in stride.
Product Performance Management
Define, Monitor and Maintain product KPI, SLO, Goals & Metrics
Be accountable for achieving specific goals for the product
Product Profitability Tracking.
People Management
Coach, Mentor and development of Product Manager
Inspire and motivate team members
Managing and resolving conflicts constructively
Functional and Technical Competencies
Market & User Research
Product & Growth Marketing
Lean Startup & Agile methodology
Data Analytics
Business Acumen
Monetization Models
Design Thinking
Industry and Market knowledge
Risk Management
Customer Engagement
EDUCATION
General Education
BSc, Computer Science or related field of study from an accredited University.
An advanced degree, e.g., a Masters in Innovation/Business-related field or MBA, is an added advantage
Evidence of strong industry/sector participation and relevant professional certifications, such as:
Product Management certifications, such as Certified Product Manager (AIPMM) or similar
In-depth knowledge of Agile methodology & certification such as Professional Scrum Product Owner III (PSPO III) or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe Agile Product Management (POPM/ APM) or similar
EXPERIENCE
General Experience
Extensive knowledge of financial industry laws and regulations
At least 6 years' experience in Product management, Product Marketing, Growth Marketing in a Fintech/Technology company
Knowledge of Data Analysis & Structured Problem-Solving techniques
In-depth knowledge of Product marketing, Product Growth Strategies, Product-market-fit
Managerial Experience
At least 3 years' experience (proven track record) of developing, cultivating & leading high-performing product management teams