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Job Summary

The Product Manager (PM) will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of new products, enhancements to existing products, and marketing of products.
The Product Manager (PM) will collaborate with teams and external users to define product requirements, prioritize features, and drive the product development lifecycle from concept to launch.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Developing and managing product life-cycle, including:
defining product vision, requirements and features.
managing development process of products (from initiation to launch)
Drive product innovation and new discoveries by staying up to date with market trends, emerging technologies, and also conducting market research to understand user needs and to identify opportunities (and competitors/challenges).
Track/Monitor and analyze product performance and feedback from internal and external users.
Responsible for communicating product vision and features to internal and external users, including; Developing pitch decks, Documentation, Presentation and Demos
Responsible for managing user/customer relationships
Developing pricing / subscription models for products

Requirements
What you will need:

Bachelor’s in Business, Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other relevant fields.
Masters degree is an added advantage
5+ years managing products and teams (preferably in the software/technology industry)
Product Management Certifications is very compulsory
A proven track record of managing an entire product lifecycle.
Experience in launching successful products in an added advantage
Experience in conducting market research and analysis
Fluency in English (both written and spoken); proficiency in other languages, particularly local languages, is an asset.
Willingness to travel occasionally, as required.

Required Skill:

Strong technical or design knowledge
Strong understanding of product management principles (like Agile methodologies)
Experience in design (with Figma or other design tools)
Proficient in the use of Word and Excel
Experience/Knowledge with CI/CD and Cloud infrastructure is an added advantage
Experience in leveraging AI technologies in managing products is a big plus
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) – including ability to communicate and simplify technical ideas to non-technical audiences.
Good leadership skills.
Must be passionate about building great products.
High sense of ownership (taking ownership of products).

Competencies:

Strategic Thinking and Planning: Builds Strategic Performance by directing efforts and guiding others toward a clear and unifying vision of the future, while supporting, promoting, and ensuring alignment with PPDC’s vision and values.
Decision Making/Conflict Solving: Has the ability to analyze situations, diagnose conflicts, as well as establish and evaluate courses of action to produce logical, practical, and acceptable solutions.
Influencing: Gains others’ support for ideas, proposals, solutions, and courses of action that benefit PPDC.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honor commitments. Supports subordinates, provides oversight, and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. • Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable
Leadership and Management: Provides clear vision, direction, and purpose, ensuring that team members understand and are held accountable for their roles and responsibilities. Takes an active role in others’ development by providing timely feedback, coaching, mentoring, and learning opportunities.

Language Requirements:

Additional Information:

Requirements

B.Sc Accounting, Finance, Business Administration. Master’s degree will be an advantage.
Professional qualification in Accounting ( ICAN, ACCA, CPA)
Minimum of three (3) years experience performing similar roles in an INGO/NGO.
Practical knowledge of sound statutory regulatory compliance
Practical knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles, standards and fiscal statutes.
Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization program funding
Demonstrate donor reporting standard
Financial reporting and record-keeping
Documentation, filing and archiving skills.
Presentation and report writing skills.
Expert knowledge of Quickbooks Accounting software.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Microsoft package ( Excel, word and PowerPoint )
For Diversity: must be from the North East and North West part of Nigeria.

Responsibilities

Financial Management (90%):

Managing the Imprest Account and the Office running Account, Coordinated payments for meetings and workshops attendees, Local Government and State Staff
Maintaining banking transactions of the company, ensure a good relationship with the bank & take advantage of benefits
Maintain an up-to-date posting and records of all PPDC and accounts.
Prepare and update all the schedules of salary and statutory payments. E.g. PAYE, WHT, Pension, etc
Review assets registers and alert finance lead on the status of every asset of PPDC
Managing retirement of expenditure and follow up
Prepare regular financial reports on office expenses and budgets.
Manage office supplies, stock and place orders.
Prepare operation financial statements in line with directives from the finance lead.
Manage the dollar card and its payments
Manage Forex exchange transactions
Reports to Head of Finance and Internal Audit
Other duties as may arise from time to time and as may be assigned to the employee

General Responsibilities (10%):

Successfully implement the above responsibilities and assigned activities in work plans, consistent with PPDC Policies
Contribute effectively to planning, monitoring and reporting of PPDC’s work
Implement and foster adherence to the established PPDC’s policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
Participate actively in organization-wide learning and other joint activities.
Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by the Team Lead

Personal Qualities:

Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully, and diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of people.
Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
Must be flexible and able to improvise to handle a variety of situations
Ability to effectively train individuals and teams using participatory methodologies
Constant face-to-face, electronic and telephone communication with colleagues and the general public
Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours
Ability to prepare documents in a well-designed and attractive format, with attention to detail
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to PPDC’s Mission, Vision and Values
Displays culture, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning:

Leadership and Self-Management:

Focus on results for the client
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive construction attitude.
Remains calm, in control and good-humored even under pressure.
Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
Willingness to be flexible and prepared to contribute to the organization in other duties as required

Language Requirements: