PRODUCT MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

• Compile forecasting plan, Tracking and influencing Project progress, and creating visibility through weekly/Bi Weekly reports and liaising with key stakeholders for product input.
• Analyze and understand the project scope and core objectives linked to the product roadmap. 
• Communicate and coordinate all responsible parties internally and externally (clients, 3rd party, aggregators) for all activities and expected timelines.
• Identify risks that may deter Business continuity, implement changes and ensure project completion before the deadline and within budget constraints.
• Working closely with Management/stakeholders for product positioning and deployment strategy.
• Convert stakeholder needs into detailed product requirements/specifications.
• Successfully support cross-functional teams, including sales, IT, Marketing, customer service to deliver solutions that grow company position, revenue and enhance customer experience.
• The Back Office Team set up Management to ensure a great customer experience. 
• Team Handling and Management.
• Ensure the Back Office Team meets the set KPIs.
• Team Coaching and Mentoring.
• Delegate tasks as necessary.
• Effective communication on any product changes/company changes.
• Hiring of new employee’s visa vie the sales strategy.
• Set and communicate clear team goals and Monitor the team members.
• Conduct Performance reviews and ensure to create a positive work culture.
• Weekly/Bi weekly reports to management.
• Support project progress by understanding the project scope, planning key milestones,

Watu App;

• Product Marketing
  • Embed across core business functions in the country represented to execute product GTM strategy, advocate for local business process updates and support ongoing product marketing initiatives
  • Identify and recruit country-level stakeholders who can aid product success
  • Adapt group-level product marketing playbooks to the local context
  • Define and update local buyer personas and the Ideal customer profiles for the products we build
  • Oversee the creation of locally relevant content about the products we build in collaboration with Brand and other relevant cross-functional teams.

• Product Ownership
  • Act as a local product owner, identifying local market requirements and translating them to user stories and a prioritized backlog of feature requests.
  • Own and guide the localization of UX development, including language translations etc.

• Product Growth
  • Connect product goals and KPIs with local market business success metrics
  • Improve ROI by monitoring growth metrics and looking for innovative ways to leverage our products to drive business value (cost reduction, customer retention, growth, and higher lifetime value)

• Product Partnerships
  • Act as the local strategic product partner manager for key external parties including applicable policy regulators, mobile operators and mobile wallets, co-marketing partners, and broader fintech ecosystem engagements.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience of over 5+ years in similar role with experience in Asset Financing, Product Partnership, Marketing, Stake holder engagement and management, Clients Relationship and management, strategic marketing with a special focus on business management and growth.
• Proficiency with Computer use and tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Databases, Ms. Google suites etc.)
• Strong understanding of digital marketing channels & tools and copywriting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team