Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. African Data Sage is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the strategy, design, and evolution of its digital products and community-focused offerings. The role defines product vision and roadmaps, conducts user research, translates insights into product requirements, oversees product delivery, and coordinates cross-functional teams to support experimentation and iterative improvements.
Responsibilities
- Defining product vision and roadmaps, prioritizing features, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions for researchers and data professionals
- Conducting user research, gathering feedback from the community, translating insights into clear product requirements, and overseeing end-to-end product delivery
- Coordinat[ing] with content, technology, and partnerships teams to ensure alignment with ADS’s mission and to support experimentation, pilots, and iterative improvements
- Tracking product performance, managing backlogs, and communicating progress and outcomes to leadership and key stakeholders
Skills
- Product management skills, including product strategy, roadmap development, and requirement definition
- Experience in user research, data-driven decision-making, and stakeholder collaboration
- Ability to work effectively in remote, cross-functional teams and manage multiple initiatives in a part-time capacity
- Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills to engage community members and partners
- Background or strong interest in data, research, innovation ecosystems, or related fields
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Data Science, Business, Product Management, Social Sciences) or equivalent practical experience
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory practices and supporting diverse talent
- Experience launching or scaling digital products, platforms, or communities is highly beneficial
Benefits
- Part-time, remote role
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