Senior Product Manager at a Reputable Limited Liability Company - Savvy Edge Limited

Savvy Edge Limited - Our client is a limited liability company with diversified business interests cutting across oil & gas, power, real estate, and technology amongst others.

Operating from its corporate office in Abuja, the company seeks to immediately assemble a team of choice professionals with considerable experience and competence in the capacity below:

Job Title: Senior Product Manager

Location: Nigeria
Reports To: Head, New Business Development

Job Summary

• Responsible for the development, testing, and enhancement of bespoke software applications.
• This role involves managing a team of software developers, testers, and user experience engineers to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet user preferences and business requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software developers, testers, and user experience engineers.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
• Work closely with stakeholders to identify user preferences and gather detailed software requirements.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for the development team.
• Supervise the development of bespoke software applications, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the development team as needed.
• Oversee the testing process to ensure software applications are thoroughly tested and meet quality standards.
• Coordinate with testers to identify and resolve defects and ensure that all software developed are reliable and user-friendly.
• Engage with users to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement in software applications.
• Implement user-centered design principles to enhance the overall user experience.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and technical specifications.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Head, New Business Development.

Other Responsibilities:

• In addition to the function-specific competencies and experience, interested applicants must be self-starters, who possess entrepreneurial acumen and a “can-do” spirit needed to navigate a competitive business landscape.

Competency and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Up to 6 years of experience in IT project management, with a strong background in software development and application lifecycle management.
• Possession of relevant professional certificationis a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of software development methodologies, programming languages, and development tools.
• Effective leadership and team management skills with the ability to supervise and motivate a diverse team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Understanding of user experience principles and the ability to implement user-centered design practices.
• High level of attention to detail and quality assurance to ensure software excellence.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and environments, ensuring project continuity and success.

Application Closing Date
5th August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.