VP - Product at Nicole Sinclair Consulting

Nicole Sinclair is a human resource consulting firm in Lagos Nigeria, set up to help African businesses maximize their vision and achieve their highest potential through Effective Human Talent attraction while developing the relevant processes to provide the Most Effective HR structures to achieve business goals. Our Vision is to become one of the strongest one- stop HR firm for empowering business progress and performance for organizations in Nigeria/ Africa. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: VP - Product

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The VP of Product is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of the product strategy for the company.
• This role involves managing the product lifecycle from conception through launch and ensuring products meet customer needs and business objectives across the multiple markets Renda plays in.
• The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the market, the competition, and technology trends, and will be adept at leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products that aligns with business objectives and solves customer pain points.

Job Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the product vision and strategy aligned with the company's overall business goals.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
• Develop and manage a product roadmap that addresses market needs and supports the company's strategic objectives.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and post-launch activities.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across Engineering, Design, Marketing, Growth, Operations and customer support teams to ensure seamless product development and delivery.
• Ensure product development processes are efficient and effective, incorporating best practices in agile methodologies.
• Drive cross-functional team alignment and effective communication throughout the product development process.
• Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and pain points through direct interaction, surveys, and analysis.
• Ensure that customer feedback is integrated into the product development process.
• Drive customer-centric innovation to enhance user experience and satisfaction.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and impact.
• Monitor product performance and make data-driven decisions to iterate and improve.
• Report on product metrics and progress to the management and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage the product development budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to product development and launch.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• 6-7 years’ work experience with progressive growth from operations to product leadership or within the product management vertical preferably at a logistics, enterprise, SaaS or ecommerce startup.
• Demonstrated expertise in data-driven end-to-end product development, a strong product craft and a technical background, with previous experience building and setting vision for platform products
• Resourceful and innovative to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges
• Analytical, data-driven and with strong business acumen
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a self-starter who owns responsibility for the risks and rewards of running an innovative sustainable operation
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in product management tools and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of technology trends and the ability to translate them into viable product solutions that can scale multiple markets
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for creating exceptional user experiences.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing products in a fast-paced environment.

Application Closing Date
8th September, 2024.