General Product Manager Job at AccelerateTv

Accelerate is the youth haven for the cool kids, creatives, doers, thinkers and everyone in between. We have built a reputation on being a consistent source of information and inspiration in the fashion, music and entertainment culture of Nigeria/African, both on the continent and beyond.

As a multi media outlet we pride ourselves in Entertaining, Educating and Empowering our audience by documenting Nigerian/African stories and pop culture, all the while keeping a close eye on the establishment and championing the new.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: General Product Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Role Description


  • This is a full-time General Product Manager role located on-site in Lagos for a subsidiary business called Accelerate Plus.
  • The General Product Manager will be responsible for developing and executing product strategies, conducting market research, leading cross-functional teams, defining product requirements, and monitoring product performance.
  • Assess and manage the risks/threats to the Accelerate Plus platform.
  • Oversee content curation, moderation, and management on the platform.
  • Oversee content acquisition, sponsorships, and partnerships.
  • Create product road map and strategy implementation plan.
  • The General Product Manager will also work closely with the sales, marketing, and engineering teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing success in the market.
  • Implement business strategies, plans and procedures within Accelerate Plus
  • Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.
  • Manage and ensure the highest professional level of service delivery.
  • Establish policies that promote Accelerate Plus’ culture and vision.
  • Help with recruiting new staff members, when necessary, in line with the HR Policies within Accelerate Plus
  • Negotiate agreements and contracts for the business unit.
  • Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication within the business unit.
  • Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
  • Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (HR, Finance)
  • Assess and minimize risks to Accelerate Plus.
  • Set strategic goals for Accelerate Plus
  • Participate in expansion activities on behalf of the business unit (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
  • Work with the CEO in the capital raise process, forging strategic partnerships and relationships with clients, vendors, banks, investors and all other professional business relationships.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
  • At least 7 yearsExperience in product management, including developing and executing product strategies
  • Master's Degree is an added advantage.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
  • Experience in conducting market research to identify opportunities and inform product decisions
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision making
  • Excellent project management skills to ensure successful product launches and ongoing success in the market
  • Experience in the media or entertainment industry is preferred
  • Experience with technology or software products is beneficial.

Method of Applocation
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume, Cover Letter, and a portfolio showcasing your relevant work to: recruitment@acceleratetv.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.