Product Manager (Deployment Strategist)

Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary Culture Vision Statement: Our Africa Tech and Digital team is a dynamic community of self-starters and innovators who embrace change and the constant evolution of technology. We are committed to fostering an environment where curiosity thrives and creativity is celebrated.

By leveraging AI-assisted tools and respecting diverse perspectives, we drive collaborative success while enhancing our collective knowledge and skills. We believe in the power of technology to transform and improve our processes, always seeking to challenge the status quo. Together, we work with urgency and empathy, united in our mission to create impactful solutions that benefit our firm and our clients.

Role Overview: As a Product Manager (Deployment Strategist) you’ll own the successful delivery of Ai and software solutions for enterprise customers, turning ambitious AI initiatives into real, measurable outcomes. You’ll lead complex implementations from early scoping through production launch, working closely with customers and internal teams to align on requirements, timelines, and success metrics.

You’ll ensure that each deployment is well-coordinated, executed on time, and set up to scale. This role is ideal for people who enjoy operating at the intersection of technology, execution, and customer collaboration, and who take pride in making complex projects land smoothly. What You’ll Do:

1. Own and lead delivery of Product development for Africa Technology and AI delivery for customers
2. Scope requirements, success metrics, and integration plans for POCs and onboardings
3. Coordinate platform implementation, integrations, and agent refinement toward production launches
4. Align Product, Engineering, and customer teams on deliverables, timelines, and SLAs
5. Track progress, manage risks, and remove blockers throughout the delivery lifecycle
6. Monitor application performance in production and drive follow-up improvements
7. Identify and develop new use cases with customers to expand adoption and impact What We’re Looking For
8. Experience in technical program/project/product management, delivery, consulting, financial services, or fast-growing startups
9. Strong product management, Agile and analysis skills
10. Comfort working with technical concepts such as APIs, data flows, and system integrations
11. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and keep complex projects moving forward
12. Proactive, hands-on mindset and interest in AI-driven products
13. Ability to simplify and clearly communicate complex problems, options, and trade‑offs
14. Strong stakeholder facilitation and alignment skills across business, risk, and technology
15. Understanding of end‑to‑end systems and downstream impacts of change
16. Confidence balancing delivery speed with governance, quality, and risk considerations
17. Ability to drive convergence from multiple views into a single, executable plan
18. Ability to facilitate Design Thinking or Innovation Workshop sessions Nice to Have
19. Engineering background or prior hands-on technical experience
20. Start-up mindset within corporate environment
21. Experience supporting production software launches and ongoing operations Qualifications:
22. A bachelor's degree / diploma in IT, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field
23. Certifications in industry standard Product Management & Agile certifications would be advantageous
24. Project management certification What’s in it for you:
25. Work at the forefront of AI within enterprise-scale environments
26. High impact role with direct exposure to complex, real-world AI products
27. Be part of a dynamic, high-performing team in a reputable organisation Travel Requirements Up to 20% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Job Posting End Date December 31, 2026