Head of Product Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 11, 2016

Job Title: Head of Product

Job Code: HoP/KK/160311

Number of Positions Open: 1

Location: Nairobi, Kenya 

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary: Our client is looking for a Head of Product to work in a fast paced, data driven company that builds merchant service platforms.

Job Summary: The Head of Product will play a lead role in developing the organizations products that specifically addresses customer needs. They will also work closely with business, design and technology stakeholders to ensure alignment of visions.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set a long-term vision for the organizations platform. Think strategically about our product/market fit and our abilities to execute on this vision


• Own the product roadmap of the organizations platform, thinking holistically across the entire value chain to further the organizations position as a global leader in digital payment acceptance


• Work with our customers to better understand their problems and issues with digital payment acceptance today


• Develop products that specifically addresses our customer’s core problems


• Define the product management process with a focus on rapid iteration, testing, and re-tooling using the agile methodology


• Help recruit, develop and retain top product management and design talent


• Think intrinsically about integration points with legacy systems and repercussions on product features.


• Collaborate with stakeholders (customers, product owners, designers, engineers, management) in crafting the or product and services

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 4+ years of product management experience, with experience in financial services, payments, or merchant services highly preferred


• Experience working for startups and a track record of growing a business


• Degree in engineering, science or related technical field. An MBA is a plus


• Passion and desire to think big and build a global billion-dollar business


• Data-driven approach of measuring product success and driving teams


• Demonstrated track record managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle, including product strategy, requirements definition, and product marketing


• In-depth knowledge of Agile development processes, and a clear understanding of pros and pitfalls


• Thrives in an environment of continuous change and complexity- can drive quality insights and deliver high impact projects.


• “Can do” attitude, team player, fun, energetic personality, works well under pressure.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by clicking on: Head of Product

Kindly include your current and expected remuneration in your resume.

Be advised, this job is open to Kenyan nationals only