Head of Product

4 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya SunCulture Kenya Limited Full time

Position: Head of Product

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Type: Full-time

Reporting to: Director of Engineering


About SunCulture,

Founded in 2012, SunCulture's Vision is to build a world where people take control of their environment in rewarding and sustainable ways. SunCulture does this by developing and commercializing life changing technology that solves the biggest daily challenges for the world's 570 million smallholder farming households. We are the largest distributor of solar water pumps / solar irrigation for smallholder farmers in Africa and were selected by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies in 2021. Here is a good explainer video recently made by CNBC. Over the last 5 years the company has grown significantly and now employs 400+ people around the world.

About the Role

SunCulture specializes in solar power irrigation systems and has various products that support customers' needs. The Head of Product will lead our product managers in developing and commercializing life changing technology that solves the biggest daily challenges for the world's 570 million smallholder farming households.

We're looking for a visionary Head of Product to join our team. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our product portfolio and making a positive impact in the world.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Building a High-Performance Culture:
    • Cultivate a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the product team, where individuals are empowered to achieve their full potential.
    • Lead by example, setting high standards for performance, professionalism, and accountability.
    • Establish clear goals and expectations for the team, providing regular feedback, coaching, and mentorship to support their growth and development.
    • Promote a culture of learning and innovation, where team members are encouraged to experiment, take risks, and learn from failures.
    • Celebrate successes and recognize achievements, fostering a positive and motivating work environment.
  • Product Strategy and Execution:
    • Collaborate with the Director of Product to develop and execute a customer-centric product strategy that addresses market challenges and opportunities.
    • Lead the ideation, prioritization, and execution of key product initiatives, leveraging market insights and customer feedback to drive innovation and growth.
    • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of product releases, meeting quality, timeline, and budgetary requirements.
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
    • Serve as a key liaison between the product team and other stakeholders, including senior leadership, sales, marketing, and customer success teams.
    • Advocate for customer needs, gathering feedback and insights to inform product strategy and roadmap decisions.
    • Communicate product updates, milestones, and successes to internal and external stakeholders, building excitement and support for our products.

Does this sound like you?

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in product management, with a track record of delivering successful products in diverse markets.
  • 8+ years of experience in people management, with a demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
  • Deep understanding of market landscapes, including cultural nuances, regulatory requirements, and customer preferences.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across different contexts

Interested?

Please apply online via this job portal. We respond to all candidates; however only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Please Note

SunCulture is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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