Product Manager at Poa Internet

Job Description

We believe EVERYONE in the world deserves access to the internet and affordable communications. Communications have an incredibly positive impact on improving the lives of individuals and accelerating the economic and social growth of developing countries; yet 4.4 billion people around the world are still unconnected and many more are poorly serviced

Mission Statement for the Role:

Innovation is at the core of Poa’s ability to scale rapidly and cost-effectively, product development plays a crucial part in that. The Mission for the product manager is to own the end to end delivery of product features and roadmap continually driving efficiencies and innovations to meet our strategic goals

Overall Responsibility:

The Product Manager will work on identifying, validating designing and enabling a set of product features across different product areas that impact several business segments to provide solutions to solve customer/user challenges.​

Key SMART Results for A-Player Success:

Customer-Centric Product Development & Strategic Vision: By end of year 1

Manage a specific product or feature within the portfolio. Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps. Influence product direction within the assigned scope.

Revenue Growth and Market Expansion: By end of year 1

Contribute to strategic plans that have a revenue impact or align to the business goal to scale to other markets, balance tactical execution with strategic alignment to drive revenue growth and market expansion. Prioritize features, manage resources effectively, and meet project deadlines to maximize market opportunities and revenue potential. Address user needs and manage competing stakeholder expectations to optimize product performance and market competitiveness. Communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on revenue-focused initiatives and market expansion strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration through fostering collaboration across multiple business functions: By end of year 1

Influence product direction within their designated area by collaborating with peers, designers, and engineers. Advocate for the user and market needs, ensuring that cross-functional teams are aligned with customer-centric product development. Represent the product team in discussions with stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration across departments.

Learning and Development: By end of year 1

Demonstrate strong product management skills, continuously learning and adapting to industry best practices. Engage in cross-functional collaboration and communication to foster a culture of learning and development within the team. Utilize market and user research abilities to stay informed about industry trends and evolving customer preferences. Apply problem-solving and decision-making skills to overcome challenges and drive innovation within the product development process.

Level of Management Experience required 

Mandatory -At least 2 years Management Experience

Department stage of development where this role sits

Preparing for Scale

Requirements

Key Competencies Criticality (H, M, L)

Strategic Thinking: Ability to set a clear product vision and strategy-M Market Understanding: A deep understanding of market trends, customer needs, and competition-M Communication: Strong communication skills for conveying the product vision and goals-H Decision-Making: The capability to make informed decisions based on data and insights-L Stakeholder Management: Managing relationships with various stakeholders effectively-L Technical Skills or Domain Knowledge-M

Mandatory Criteria if any with no exceptions to hire

Deep domain knowledge within the product area. Exceptional product management experience. Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills. Ability to mentor and lead junior product managers. Minimum of 2 years experience in product development.