Product lead at ITM Kenya Ltd

About the job

• Under the supervision of the HoD, you will oversee the development and execution of technology products within ITM Holding’s under its Walumo Innovation Hub.
• You will organize hackathons to generate product ideas and test new solutions aligned with ITM Holding's digital transformation strategy.
• You should have the capacity to manage the entire product lifecycle, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive product innovation.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy and Development (40%)
• You will lead the development and execution of product strategies and roadmaps to ensure alignment with the company’s business goals.
• You will manage the entire product lifecycle, from ideation through launch, ensuring timely delivery of market-driven products.
• You will prioritize product features, manage product backlogs, and define product roadmaps.
• You will conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities for differentiation.
• Innovation and Performance Optimization (30 %)
• You will drive product innovation by identifying emerging trends, new technologies, and potential enhancements to the product portfolio.
• You will organize and lead hackathons to generate new product ideas and prototype solutions.
• You will define, measure, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of product initiatives.
• You will analyze customer feedback and product performance to refine strategies and improve product offerings.
• Reporting, Collaboration, and Stakeholder Management (30%)
• You will work closely with product team to ensure alignment and seamless execution.
• You will act as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding product development updates.
• You will regularly communicate product progress, challenges, and successes to key
• internal and external stakeholders.
• You will produce a weekly activity report.
• You will submit monthly report of activities and ongoing projects.
• You will report and escalate to management as needed.

Requirements

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or any other related field.
• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in product management or product development, with a proven track record of successfully launching products in a fast- paced environment.
• You have good knowledge of the product development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• You are familiar with data analytics and user research methods.
• You have excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of clearly
• articulating ideas and product visions to both technical and non-technical teams
• You have experience delivering products successfully
• You have the ability to lead and motivate teams, manage multiple projects, and
• collaborate with various stakeholders.
• You are able to build good working relationships with colleagues at all levels
• You have high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• You have the ability to take initiative, to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• efficiently
• You are Pro-active, Dynamic, Honest, Discreet and Courteous.
• You have a passion for technology and innovation