Prestigious Consulting is a professional HR consultancy firm. We focus on improving organizational performance through strategic people & process management.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: SaaS Product Manager
Location: Remote Employment Type: Contract
About the Role
We are seeking a delivery-focused SaaS Product Manager to oversee the continued development, completion, and launch of a digital platform connecting African researchers, innovators, and businesses to mentorship, funding, and commercialisation opportunities.
Product development is already underway, with some features completed and an existing team of developers and designers in place.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the product's current state, assess outstanding requirements, establish clear delivery priorities, and coordinate the team towards a successful MVP launch.
This role is best suited to a Product Manager who has hands-on experience managing software development, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving digital products from development through testing and release.
Key Responsibilities Product Assessment and Planning:
Review existing product documentation, roadmap, completed features, and outstanding development tasks.
Assess the current state of the product and identify gaps, dependencies, and potential delivery risks.
Establish a prioritised roadmap for completing and launching the MVP.
Product Development and Delivery:
Coordinate developers, designers, and other relevant stakeholders to deliver agreed product milestones.
Translate business requirements into clear product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Manage the product backlog, sprint planning, reviews, and delivery tracking.
Resolve blockers, manage dependencies, and ensure the team remains focused on launch-critical features.
MVP Testing and Launch:
Coordinate functional testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Work with developers to track defects, validate fixes, and ensure features meet agreed requirements.
Assess product readiness against agreed launch criteria.
Coordinate release planning, deployment activities, and post-launch improvements with the technical team.
Stakeholder Management and Reporting:
Provide regular updates on completed work, outstanding tasks, delivery timelines, and risks.
Maintain accurate product documentation, roadmaps, sprint reports, and decision logs.
Communicate product-related decisions and escalate issues requiring management input.
User Experience and Product Improvement:
Collaborate with designers to ensure product features meet user needs and provide a coherent user experience.
Gather and incorporate relevant user feedback into product decisions.
Recommend improvements based on usability, business priorities, and product performance.
Business Alignment and Fundraising Support:
Ensure product priorities align with the platform's business objectives and intended users.
Provide product roadmaps, delivery updates, and relevant product information to support stakeholder presentations and fundraising activities.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
At least 7 years of relevant Product Management experience, with demonstrated ownership of digital product delivery.
Proven experience working with software developers and designers to deliver digital products or SaaS solutions.
Demonstrable experience managing an MVP or significant product release from development through testing and deployment.
Strong practical knowledge of Agile/Scrum, backlog prioritisation, sprint management, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Experience coordinating product testing, defect tracking, and release readiness.
Proficiency with product management tools such as Jira, Linear, Trello, Asana, or equivalent platforms.
Strong analytical, organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive delivery in a remote environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience taking over a product developed by a previous Product Manager or team.
Experience working in a startup or fast-paced technology environment.
Familiarity with UI/UX design processes, software development workflows, and product analytics.
Experience with research, innovation, funding, mentorship, or commercialisation platforms.
Salary N500,000 - N600,000 / month.