Duties and Responsibilities

Product Managers are responsible for overseeing and managing the production of a product from beginning to end, which can involve:

Using market research to get ideas for products that customers will want
Helping to oversee the design and manufacture and planning how to market and promote the product to the public
Defining product marketing communication objectives
Comparing the company’s products to competitor’s products in order to assess competition in the market
Providing management with analyses and reports and responding to questions and requests from management
Specifying and overseeing the research needed to determine the needs and desires of customers
Reviewing and adjusting inventory levels and product production schedules to maintain product availability.
Creating buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners
Developing product pricing and positioning strategies
Translating product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes.
Drive product launches including working with public relations team, executives, and other product management team members
Evaluate promotional plans to ensure that they are consistent with product line strategy and that the message is effectively conveyed
Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding
Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services.

Requirements and skills

MS / BS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent preferred
6 - 8 years relevant work experience.
Proven work experience in product management or as an associate product manager
Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
Proven ability to develop product and marketing strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to executive management
Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
Strong problem solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job
Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams in a matrix organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary

N250,000 - N300,000 Monthly.