We are seeking an experienced Head of Product with 10 – 12 years of experience to lead product development, drive strategy, and deliver innovative solutions for our client’s company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management, with a proven track record of overseeing product lifecycles, defining market strategies, and aligning product goals with business objectives. This role will be crucial in shaping the vision and growth of our client’s product offerings to support long-term business success.
Our client is determined to challenge the status quo and make financial inclusion count for millions of under-banked individuals and small business owners by making finance simple and useful to them. The products suite is led by credit and they’re building broader offer for users. Their vision is to unlock the power of finance to create opportunities for all.
THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU, IF
- You’re excited about technology and the future, and you are looking for a place to learn and grow.
- You care a lot about detail and pride yourself in impeccable execution.
- You can collect and analyze lots of data and feed in just the right amount of intuition to make sound decisions.
- You are ready to work very hard, at a fast pace, to achieve audacious goals.
- You love to speak up, ask questions, and are comfortable challenging anyone or any idea
THE POSITION
The Head of Products reports to the CEO and is responsible for leading the product department to translate our vision into a strategy and product roadmap that will result in digital finance solutions that make financial inclusion count for our users.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build product strategy and ensure effective product roadmap planning and execution
- Lead and develop a world class product team
- Drive business strategy and execution as a member of the management team
- Promote a data driven, high performance culture with a relentless focus on user experience
- Own the user journey and experience
EXPERIENCE
- Experience working with engineers and technical product teams to build scalable products.
- Experience managing teams and stakeholders in and outside the organization
- Experience in developing products within a competitive landscape
- A strong eye for design, meticulous attention to detail and appreciation for frictionless process flows
- Experience leveraging behavioral psychology, UX, and data science to deliver amazing user experiences
- A passion for financial inclusion and challenging the status quo
THIS JOB IS PERFECT FOR YOU, IF
• Have excellent communication, people and project management skills
• Have an insatiable drive to make things better – perfectionism mixed with practicality
• Are a self-starter and influence outcomes regardless of authority
• Have huge doses of curiosity and enjoy problem solving
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Experience in Tableau, Jira, Agile frameworks, Javascript, React, Cloud services, Product life cycle management, Security protocols, basic understanding of AI/ML, CB insights
- You’ll receive competitive compensation and benefits and the opportunity to build, lead and learn within a flat, performance-focused culture.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
- You’ll work on solutions to complex, real-world challenges with tangible social and economic impact. You will receive competitive compensation and work with passionate teammates in a flat, performance-driven culture.
- You’ll receive competitive compensation and benefits and the opportunity to build, lead and learn within a flat, performance-focused culture.