Guides internal development or acquisition of ISCO ISP’s product lineup
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
Product Vision and Strategy: Define and communicate a compelling product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business objectives.
Market Analysis:
Conduct market research to identify customer needs, competitive landscapes, and industry trends.
Translate insights into actionable product plans.
Stakeholder Management:
Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, including clients, team members, and vendors.
Act as the primary point of contact for project-related communication.
Feature Prioritization:
Prioritize product features based on business value, customer impact, and strategic alignment.
Make data-driven decisions to optimize product development.
Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, marketing, and sales, to ensure the successful execution of the product roadmap.
Lead cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration, clear communication, and a shared understanding of project objectives.
User Experience (UX) and Design Collaboration: Work closely with UX/UI designers to ensure seamless and intuitive user experiences that align with the product vision.
Agile Product Development: Oversee agile product development processes, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release management.
Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback, incorporating insights to enhance existing products and guide the development of new solutions.
Product Launch: Lead product launches, coordinating efforts across teams to ensure successful go-to-market strategies.
Project Planning and Execution: Lead project planning and execution activities, ensuring alignment with the product roadmap and timely delivery of milestones.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor product performance using key metrics, analyze results, and iterate on strategies to continuously improve product success.
Quality Assurance: Oversee quality assurance processes, ensuring that project deliverables meet high standards and align with client expectations.
Communication: Facilitate regular project status meetings, providing updates on progress, milestones achieved, and any deviations from the project plan.
Timeline Management:
Monitor project timelines, identifying potential delays or bottlenecks.
Implement corrective actions to keep projects on schedule.
Budget Management:
Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial objectives are met.
Provide regular budget updates and forecasts to stakeholders.
Documentation:
Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and relevant communications.
Ensure information is easily accessible for project stakeholders.
Risk Identification and Mitigation:
Identify potential risks and challenges in project execution.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure project success
Education and Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field. MBA is a plus
Working Experience:
5+ years of experience in a similar role
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Proven experience in product management and project management roles, demonstrating successful product implementations, launches, and improvements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies, especially SCRUM.
Project management certification (e.g., PMP, SCRUM Master) is a plus.
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities.
A passion for innovation and delivering exceptional user experiences.
Internal Contacts
External Contacts
Managers
Department co-workers
Other department co-workers
Customers
Suppliers
General public
Key Performance Indicators
Target Area
(Key performance areas)
Measure
(To be determined between Employee & Supervisor)
Enhance Profitability
Customer Satisfaction
Internal Business Processes
Learning and Growth
Procedures To Apply:
Interested candidates should timely submit their soft application files including the following documents:
Application letter addressed to the ISCO Managing Director,
Curriculum Vitae,
A copy of National ID,
A copy of the required qualifications mentioned in the JDs, and
A proof of the required work experience mentioned in the JDs.
The above required application documents should be submitted in soft copies via Isco website:
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