Prestigious Consulting Group - Our client operates a SaaS platform connecting African researchers, innovators, and businesses to mentorship, funding, and commercialisation opportunities to accelerate innovation and research translation across Africa.
They are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Product Manager
Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-time
Summary
The Product Manager will oversee the end-to-end development and launch of the platform's Minimum Viable Product (MVP) within a specific timeline.
The role involves product strategy, team coordination, agile execution, user research, quality assurance, and supporting fundraising through product-related materials.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage the product roadmap, prioritising MVP delivery and future releases.
Coordinate designers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality product delivery.
Recruit and onboard required product development team members.
Manage Agile/Scrum activities, including stand-ups, sprint reviews, and backlog prioritisation.
Conduct market research, competitor analysis, user interviews, and pilot testing to validate product features.
Document product requirements, user stories, workflows, and development milestones.
Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT), deployment, and post-launch performance monitoring.
Provide weekly progress reports highlighting milestones, risks, blockers, and next steps.
Support fundraising activities through pitch decks, investor updates, and product demonstrations.
Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Delivery of the MVP within the agreed timeline and scope.
User engagement, adoption, and product performance.
Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication.
Timely and accurate product documentation and reporting.
Quality assurance, successful UAT, and deployment readiness.
Effective contributions to fundraising and investor engagement materials.
Performance Expectation: The Product Manager is responsible for ensuring effective product execution, transparent reporting, proactive risk management, and timely delivery of a functional MVP aligned with business objectives and user needs.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Minimum of five years' product management experience, preferably in SaaS, fintech, edtech, or research technology.
Proven experience delivering MVPs or complex digital products within tight deadlines.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, project management tools, UI/UX principles, and software development life cycles.
Strong product documentation, analytical, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and coordinate remote, cross-functional teams.