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Home Jobs Nairobi Lead Product Strategist – Senior Level

Lead Product Strategist – Senior Level

One Acre Fund  · Banking / Financial Services

Full Time Nairobi
Nairobi
Deadline: 4 September 2026
Posted June 10, 2026

About The Role

Senior Product Managers at this level function as primary “Owners,” demonstrating a high level of expertise in their roles. They oversee the success of designated personas while typically managing relationships across up to three international markets or global divisions. Operating with autonomy and minimal supervision, they proactively identify precise customer requirements and transform strategic vision into tangible outcomes.

Oversee daily operations to ensure all processes run smoothly and efficiently. Develop and implement policies and procedures that align with organizational goals and enhance productivity. Monitor team performance, providing guidance and feedback to foster professional growth and accountability. Collaborate with cross-functional departments to streamline workflows and address operational challenges. Maintain compliance with industry regulations and company standards while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Prepare and present reports on key performance indicators to senior leadership, offering data-driven insights for strategic decision-making.

Discovery & User Insight: Spearheads the exploration of assigned user personas, uncovering critical edge cases, and distilling ambiguous user challenges into precise technical requirements and actionable ticket specifications.

Strategy and Business Value (SRO): Independently interprets Business Value Metrics (BVMs) and performs Social Return on Investment (SRO) calculations for assigned features. Articulates the rationale for feature development through fundamental data analysis.

Data Fluency: Establishes quantifiable success metrics (KPIs) for product features, leveraging analytics and data-driven insights to identify performance gaps and enhance user engagement throughout the conversion process.

Selects and implements suitable prototyping techniques, such as Figma or low-fidelity paper prototypes, to effectively validate proposed solutions. Carefully defines feature scope to align strictly with MVP (Minimum Viable Product) criteria, ensuring efficient resource allocation while optimizing learning opportunities.

Partners with Engineering to harmonize feature scope with available capacity, ensuring alignment throughout the development process. Takes a proactive stance in managing dependencies across external teams, mitigating potential blockers to safeguard on-time delivery.

Technical System Design: Demonstrates a deep comprehension of the technology stack pertinent to their assigned features. Actively evaluates and thoughtfully critiques engineering estimates and complexity evaluations to drive informed decision-making.

Proficient in mastering advanced tools, serves as a Power User of Dragon Boat+Jira, adept at configuring dynamic dashboards and boards to optimize workflow efficiency while expertly managing intricate backlogs with precision and strategic insight.

Seize opportunities for continuous learning and professional advancement to enhance your skills and expertise within a dynamic and supportive environment. Collaborate with seasoned mentors and peers to accelerate your career trajectory while contributing to impactful projects that align with your long-term aspirations. Participate in targeted training programs, workshops, and certifications designed to refine your competencies and prepare you for future leadership roles. Embrace a culture of innovation and adaptability, where your contributions are recognized and rewarded through clear pathways for progression and meaningful recognition.

We foster a dynamic culture of continuous learning and prioritize the professional growth of our team members. Each week, you’ll engage in one-on-one meetings with your manager, benefit from structured mentorship and training initiatives, and receive timely performance feedback. Bi-annual career evaluations allow us to assess your progress while aligning on your professional ambitions and long-term objectives. Additionally, you’ll play an integral role in shaping a rapidly expanding organization and cultivating a fulfilling, sustainable career path.

Hard Skills

Proficient in calculating Social Return on Investment (SRO) and applying Business Value Metrics (BVMs) to substantiate product decisions strategically.

Technical Product Management requires a strong grasp of software development methodologies and relevant technology stacks, along with the skill to convert user requirements into clear, actionable technical specifications.

Proficient in establishing key performance indicators and leveraging data analytics to identify performance declines while refining user conversion funnels.

Proficient in utilizing Dragon Boat and Jira, the ideal candidate demonstrates advanced expertise as a power user, with the ability to design and implement intricate workflows, customize dashboards, and develop comprehensive reporting structures to enhance overall team efficiency and output.

Prototyping: Demonstrates expertise in crafting high-fidelity prototypes using tools such as Figma, alongside proficiency in low-fidelity techniques to efficiently test and refine product hypotheses.

Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this position. The ability to collaborate seamlessly within a team, demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities, and exhibit adaptability in dynamic environments is required. Additionally, exceptional organizational skills, a proactive approach to tasks, and a commitment to maintaining professionalism in all interactions are necessary.

Achieves exceptional results through autonomous initiative, taking full responsibility for outcomes and requiring little to no direct supervision to maintain high performance.

Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and align stakeholders by clearly articulating prioritization decisions, managing expectations, and conveying intricate trade-offs to senior leadership.

Mentorship & Leadership: Demonstrates a strong aptitude for guiding junior team members through tactical implementation while cultivating an environment of responsibility and ownership within the product team.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage ambiguity and pinpoint edge cases within intricate user journeys.

Accomplished in cultivating and sustaining robust professional connections across international and multi-regional divisions with a focus on strategic growth and collaboration.

Knowledge

Possessing a solid grasp of the product lifecycle, including foundational knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies, is essential to successfully contribute to the product management workflow.

Qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

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