1.0 Role Purpose

• Shape and execute the Enterprise applications/product vision and strategy to accelerate Equity Group’s digital transformation agenda in alignment with the Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan (ARRP).

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of innovative, scalable, and inclusive products.

• Empower customers, enhance operational efficiency, and drive sustainable growth across Equity Group’s markets.

2.0 Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy and Management:

• Define and execute the product roadmap for innovative solutions across the Group.

• Manage product backlog, sprint planning, and release cycles in an Agile environment.

• Develop clear product requirements and user stories that communicate customer needs and business value.

• Prioritize features and initiatives based on customer impact, business goals, and technical constraints.

• Track and analyze product metrics to measure success and drive data-informed decisions.

• Represent the voice of the customer throughout the product development process.

• Establish governance to ensure adherence to compliance, security, and risk management policies.

• Lead change management efforts including defining training programs and product documentation.

• Implement continuous feedback loops to refine and enhance product performance.

• Collaborate with risk and compliance teams to meet regulatory requirements and implement best practices in data security, governance, and process automation.

• Ensure cost optimization while maintaining high product reliability.

• Present product strategies and progress to executive leadership and stakeholders.

• Stay current with industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies.

Collaboration with Stakeholders:

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs and develop aligned solutions.

• Communicate product vision and updates to internal teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.

• Coordinate with development and IT teams for product configurations and feature enhancements.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Document product specifications, user stories, and features for clarity across teams.

• Prepare reports on project progress, product performance, and user feedback for stakeholders and management.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify areas for product improvements based on user feedback and data analysis.

• Evaluate and implement new features and enhancements to improve user experience and operational efficiency.

Other Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of the product strategy by defining and prioritizing features and requirements.

• Conduct market research and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, development, and business teams.

• Participate throughout the entire product development lifecycle: discovery, ideation, documentation, validation, and launch.

• Create product documentation including user stories, requirements, and specifications.

• Engage with external partners and vendors, overseeing integration and collaboration efforts.

3.0 Core Accountabilities and Deliverables

• Define and maintain a clear product vision and roadmap for internal enterprise applications.

• Act as the primary liaison between business units, IT, and development teams.

• Document user stories, functional specifications, and acceptance criteria.

• Stakeholder alignment reports and feedback logs.

• Conduct regular stakeholder engagement sessions and satisfaction surveys.

• Lead end-to-end delivery of internal application features and enhancements.

4.0 Key Decisions Made by the Position-Holder

• Product Feature Prioritization: Decide which features, enhancements, or fixes are prioritized in the backlog.

• Roadmap Definition and Adjustments: Define and update the product roadmap for internal applications.

• Release Scope and Timing: Finalize the scope of each release and approve go/no-go decisions for deployment.

5.0 Complexity Expected in the Role

• Ensure internal applications are scalable, localized, and compliant with country-specific requirements (e.g., tax, HR policies, procurement rules).

• Ensure compliance with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR equivalents), internal policies, and cybersecurity standards.

6.0 Critical Relationships/Stakeholders/Contacts

• Internal: Business Unit Heads (HR, Finance, Procurement, Risk, Compliance, Operations), IT & Infrastructure Teams, Project Management Office (PMO)

• External: Technology Vendors / SaaS Providers, Implementation Partners / Consultants

7.0 Key Technical and Leadership Competencies

• Proficiency in managing the full product lifecycle: discovery, design, development, testing, deployment, and iteration.

• Ability to analyze and redesign internal workflows for efficiency, scalability, and compliance.

• Hands-on experience with Agile frameworks, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and iterative delivery.

• Ability to collaborate with designers and developers to ensure intuitive, user-friendly internal tools.

• Understanding of how internal applications integrate with other systems via APIs or middleware.

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams, mentoring junior staff, and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

8.0 Experience Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in Product Management; 8+ years overall industry experience.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle.

• Strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable insights.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Experience in banking, financial services, or enterprise-grade IT environments.

• Hands-on experience with Agile (Scrum, SAFe) methodologies.

9.0 Academic Qualifications and Certifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Certifications in Product Management, Change Management, Agile methodologies (Scrum/SAFe) is a plus.

Organization

: Equity Group Holdings

Employment Type

: Regular

Job Level

: Manager

Job Shift

: Day Job

Job Posting

: May 6, 2026, 12:47:35 PM