Product Manager

Job Description We are looking to hire an experienced product manager who will help us continue expanding our offerings. Note: This role is fully remote but must be based in Lagos, Nigeria. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for gaps in product offerings and an innovative mindset for filling them. This person should be a highly skilled market analyst with a proven ability to strategize the full lifecycle of a product, from conception to release. We’re looking for a confident leader who can guide cross-functional teams in the creation of products that improve customer experience and grow market share. 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 with the engineering team Appraise and consistently new product ideas and strategize appropriate go-to-market plans Ensure thorough and diligent testing process on new feature releases 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, 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's Corporation across primary market segments Required skills and qualifications Strong experience in fintech or HR Tech 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 Fintech based experience in Payments or HRTech based experience in Payroll management or Hiring Strong attention to detail Preferred skills and qualifications Previous experience in software and web development desirable Demonstrable knowledge of SEM (search engine marketing) and online advertising Experience in manual testing of products