Product Manager Job at eTranzact Nigeria

eTranzact is Africa’s premier e-payments solution provider delivering electronic transaction switching and payment processing solutions across POS, web, mobile, ATMs and cards.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Product Manager
Job Location: Nigeria

Details

• We are looking for an experienced Product Manager, to function as part of the Product Development team.
• This individual will be passionate about building products that customers love.
• This individual will be joining a fast-paced environment and work with cross-functional teams to design, build and roll-out products that deliver the company’s vision and strategy.
• This individual must possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality.
• You must enjoy spending time in the market to understand their problems, and find innovative solutions for the broader market.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the Head of Products, is responsible for Managing the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities
• Assists the Head of Products in working with business line managers, clients & partners, and the eTranzact’s technology team to develop product scope of work documents and plans
• Supports the planning, management, delivery and testing of products to a wide variety of business units, clients and programs
• Takes ownership of product ensuring that all products are delivered to highest quality standards
• Brings new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs; Gain a deep understanding of customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth
• Assesses market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products; Be an expert with respect to the competition
• Creates buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners
• Delivers MRDs and PRDs with prioritized features/activities and corresponding justification based on business and customer impact; Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes
• Works with an engineering counterpart to define product release requirements. Supports Product Strategy and roadmap definition
• Drives a solution set across development teams (primarily
• Development/Engineering, and Marketing Communications) through market requirements, product contract, and positioning
• Works closely with engineering teams to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources
• Drive product launches including working with public relations team, executives, and other product management team members
• Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding
• Evaluate promotional plans to ensure that they are consistent with product line strategy and that the message is effectively conveyed.

Qualifications

• MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent preferred
• Masters or MBA will be an added advantage.
• 3+ years of Solid Product Management experience
• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in
• software development and web technologies Knowledge and experience of the payments industry is an advantage
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Project Manager certification and Project Management Skills
• Experience in managing QA processes
• Experience with process improvement projects
• Experience in building, testing frameworks and tools