Head of Product at

4 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Nexleaf Analytics Full time
Nexleaf Analytics (US-based NGO) is a nonprofit technology company with a unique bottom-up approach for bringing data-driven impact to public health and climate change interventions in low- and middle-income countries
Your Role

Nexleaf is looking for a seasoned Head of Product to spearhead the development of our flagship software offering, ColdTrace.

Reporting to the CEO, they will work closely with the Executive Team to craft the product vision and strategy, as well as hold responsibility for the day-to-day execution of the product roadmap.

This is a versatile role which will require operating at multiple altitudes and in multiple contexts. The Head of Product will lead a team of three product managers, one product associate, and one designer. They will partner with a talented team of engineers, as well as champion cross-functional collaboration across Nexleaf.

The Product team will work closely with our Program and Customer Teams to design intuitive, practical and integrated solutions to the unique challenges Nexleaf is working to solve.

Our ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Africa and/or Asia.

They have a passion for listening and learning, seeking insight from various sources, including interviews, user testing, product data streams, and informal conversations.

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply
What You'll Do

Develop and execute a comprehensive product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with the organization's strategic objectives
Lead and mentor a small team of globally-distributed product managers and designers, fostering a culture of analytical rigor, innovation, and collaboration
Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality products
Partner with engineering to implement and optimize product development processes and rituals, and ensure that engineers are set up for success with high-quality requirements and guidance
Conduct user research and analysis to identify market trends and customer needs and understand the competitive landscape, leveraging insights to inform priorities
Build strong, productive, collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners, including engineering and customer success, to inform and align on product priorities
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and contribute to data-driven decision-making
Proactively communicate internally and externally to ensure stakeholders have the appropriate updates and information
Represent Nexleaf and its solutions at global forums, conferences, and events
Champion continuous improvement initiatives, implementing best practices and fostering a culture of innovation within the product team

Requirements

8+ years of product management experience
3+ years of people management experience with demonstrated team impact via coaching and mentoring
Experience working with or in low- and middle-income countries in Africa and/or Asia
Product experience at early stage organizations, including building and optimizing a product function
Track record of building productive, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and optimize product development processes and rituals that drive efficiency and clarity
Exceptional, proactive communication and analytical skills
Experience with agile software development methodologies

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