Product Manager

1 month ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Poa Internet Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Poa Internet is a multi-award-winning and highly innovative Internet Service Provider (ISP) whose vision is to connect every home across Africa to the internet.

We are already one of the fastest-growing ISP's in Kenya and are backed by Venture Capital partners to allow us to scale rapidly; our teams will not stop pushing forwards until we achieve this mission.

Do you want to join us?

Why work at poa?

"Fast-paced"," ever-changing", "multicultural", "vibrant", "exciting" and "a little bit crazy" are just a few of the many words that describe what it's like working at poa

We are a people-centric organisation that champions curiosity, continuous learning and high standards across everything we do. We value our customers and go the extra mile to make sure we deliver an excellent service to the communities we serve. We are firm but fair and transparent at all levels of the company.

You will be kept on your toes with no time to snooze... but fear not, for we love to reward those who deliver

JOB SUMMARY

Key Competencies Criticality (H, M, L)Strategic Thinking: Ability to set a clear product vision and strategy-MMarket Understanding: A deep understanding of market trends, customer needs, and competition-MCommunication: Strong communication skills for conveying the product vision and goals-HDecision-Making: The capability to make informed decisions based on data and insights-LStakeholder Management: Managing relationships with various stakeholders effectively-LTechnical Skills or Domain Knowledge-MMandatory Criteria if any with no exceptions to hireDeep domain knowledge within the product area.Exceptional product management experience.Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.Ability to mentor and lead junior product managers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Customer-Centric Product Development & Strategic Vision: By end of year 1Manage complex, high-impact products or product portfolios.Drive product strategy and roadmap for the assigned area.Lead and mentor Product Managers and cross-functional teams.Act as a key decision-maker for product direction.2. Revenue Growth and Market Expansion: By end of year 1Contribute to strategic plans that have a revenue impact or align to the business goal to scale to other markets.Balance tactical execution with strategic alignment to drive revenue growth and market expansion.Prioritize features, manage resources effectively, and meet project deadlines to maximize market opportunities and revenue potential.Address user needs and manage competing stakeholder expectations to optimize product performance and market competitiveness.Communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on revenue-focused initiatives and market expansion strategies.3. Cross-Functional Collaboration through fostering collaboration across multiple business functions: By end of year 1Influence product direction within their designated area by collaborating with peers, designers, and engineers.Advocate for the user and market needs, ensuring that cross-functional teams are aligned with customer-centric product development.Represent the product team in discussions with stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration across departments.4. Learning and Development: By end of year 1Demonstrate strong product management skills, continuously learning and adapting to industry best practices.Engage in cross-functional collaboration and communication to foster a culture of learning and development within the team.Utilize market and user research abilities to stay informed about industry trends and evolving customer preferences.Apply problem-solving and decision-making skills to overcome challenges and drive innovation within the product development process.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Vision and strategy, Decision making, Operative planning, Leadership skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree


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