Head of Product Management at One Acre Fund

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Mentor a team of ~3-4 Product Managers, and report to the director of Engineering
• Product Vision: set the strategic directions of our solutions and manage their roadmaps
• Requirement Management: lead the functional and non-functional requirement gathering, clarification, and arbitration for new projects, prevent scope creep
• Identify new product feature opportunities and develop concepts, by creating excellent understanding of our users and market, monitor competitive landscape
• Coordinate the delivery of product evolution / "Business as Usual" requirements on established products
• Build product awareness and satisfaction, by organizing demos and awareness sessions, maintaining product documentation, running user tests and managing product feedback and analytics
• Stakeholder Management: nurture the relationship with our internal customers to understand their needs, keep them well informed and manage their expectations
• Agile Product Owner: support engineering teams during construction phases, in particular by playing the product owner role in their Agile process
• Promote an innovation culture, anticipating upcoming market needs with creative solutions

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 8+ years of experience in the software industry, including 3+ years in a people management role
• Creative and inspired attitude
• Awareness of technical possibilities of modern software
• Experience working with UI/UX design process is welcome
• A background in agriculture or African development is appreciated

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 May 2022