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Senior Product Development and Strategy Manager

Living Goods  · NGO / Non-Profit Associations

Full Time Nairobi
Nairobi
Deadline: 20 August 2026
Posted May 23, 2026

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to assume responsibility for a diverse range of tasks, including strategic planning, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will oversee daily operations, ensuring adherence to organizational standards and compliance with industry regulations. Key duties involve managing team performance, analyzing operational metrics, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity. Additionally, this role requires strong problem-solving abilities, exceptional communication skills, and the capacity to adapt to evolving business demands.

Craft comprehensive user stories, define precise functional requirements, and establish clear acceptance criteria for engineering teams working on designated innovation products.

Own and manage the product backlog for designated products, collaborating with the Manager of Product Management and engineering leads to ensure priorities remain up-to-date, properly ordered, and clearly defined.

Monitor release schedules vigilantly, identify potential risks proactively, and safeguard the timely progression of critical milestones across multiple concurrent workstreams.

Interact closely with frontline personnel, including Community Health Workers, supervisors, and program staff, to collect, record, and analyze feedback, transforming it into practical product enhancements.

Partner with UI/UX designers to craft wireframes, user flows, and interface specifications that are firmly rooted in authentic user requirements.

Facilitate sprint ceremonies such as refinement sessions, planning meetings, and retrospectives to provide the engineering team with clearly defined and well-structured tasks.

Facilitate user acceptance testing and oversee post-deployment feedback mechanisms for designated products.

Monitor product performance metrics and identify key insights to present to the Manager, Product Management, enabling data-driven iteration decisions.

Develop and maintain precise, succinct product documentation and regular status updates to ensure stakeholders remain apprised of developments.

Provide assistance to the Manager, Product Management in soliciting stakeholder input, collecting requirements, and facilitating collaboration across relevant teams as needed.

Seeking a dynamic professional equipped with a robust skill set and core competencies essential for excelling in this role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical abilities, exceptional communication skills, and proficiency in relevant technical tools and methodologies. Proven experience in problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional collaboration is required. Additionally, the position demands a keen attention to detail, adaptability to evolving priorities, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Familiarity with industry best practices, regulatory standards, and emerging trends is highly advantageous.

Proven track record of 3 to 5 years in product management, business analysis, or a closely aligned field is required.

Experienced in drafting detailed requirements, organizing backlog items, and overseeing product delivery within agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.

Skilled in collaborating directly with end users and converting qualitative feedback into clear, structured, and actionable requirements.

A highly organized and detail-oriented professional, adept at overseeing and prioritizing multiple workstreams simultaneously while maintaining unwavering standards of quality and adherence to deadlines.

Proficient in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Demonstrates a strong enthusiasm for and inquisitiveness about cutting-edge advancements in technology, particularly AI-powered digital health solutions.

Proficiency in the digital health sector or international development is beneficial, though not mandatory.

Thrives in dynamic environments, adept at navigating uncertainty and driving problem-solving efforts with confidence and clarity.

Minimum eligibility criteria include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least three years of professional experience in a related discipline. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in industry-standard software applications and possess strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Additionally, familiarity with project management methodologies and a commitment to continuous professional development are required.

A bachelor’s degree in Information and Communication, Digital Health, Computer Science, or an equivalent field—or equivalent professional experience—is required.

Certifications in product management or business analysis are highly advantageous.

Qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

Experience Required

3 - 5 years

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