Senior Mechanical Product Manager at M-KOPA Solar

About This Role

First and foremost, we are looking for someone who is excited about what we do. You don’t need to be an expert in Electric Mobility, but you are keen to learn and apply our company’s values.

As a Senior Mechanical Product Manager for Mobility, you will:

• Be a passionate product champion for all things involving electric motorbikes, with a deep specialty on the mechanical side
• Evaluate and assess motorcycles from various suppliers on their mechanical quality, safety, and overall performance
• Convert customer, market, and business needs into mechanical product requirements, ensuring our offerings are competitive and meet our customers' needs
• Collaborate with various teams, including engineering, sales, and customer service to ensure alignment with company goals
• Monitor market trends and conduct analysis on emerging/alternate suppliers to keep our product offerings competitive
• Oversee the relationship with suppliers to ensure consistent product quality and adherence to safety regulations
• Monitor feedback from the field to track product safety/quality and make necessary adjustments
• Ensure compliance with required regulations and standards

You’re excited about this opportunity because:

• You will be working with an enthusiastic team focused on accelerating the transition to electric mobility in Africa
• Your work will have impact on our customers’ livelihood by achieve progress in their lives through technology and financing accessibility
• Demonstrating team spirit is important to you

We’re excited about you because:

• You have at least four years of experience in product management, preferably within the motorcycle or broader mobility industry
• You have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or automotive engineering or have deep experience with the mechanical components and design of motorbikes or equivalent experience
• You have proven experience assessing the mechanical and safety aspects of motorcycles
• You understand the importance of well communicating concepts with partners
• You can travel occasionally to meet with suppliers, partners, or customers