Associate Product Manager at Solvo Global in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Associate Product Manager

    Solvo GlobalNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    1 week ago

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    25 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    ICT & Telecommunications
    Management & Business Development

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    Job Description

    We're looking for an Associate Product Manager to join our team and help shape the development and delivery of innovative software products. In this role, you'll work closely with senior product leadership, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and gain hands-on experience in product strategy, roadmap planning, feature prioritization, and product launches.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Support product vision, strategy, and roadmap planning.
    • Gather and document product requirements and user stories.
    • Analyze customer feedback, market trends, and business needs.
    • Collaborate with Engineering, Design, Marketing, Sales, and Support teams.
    • Participate in feature prioritization and product launch activities.
    • Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
    • Monitor product performance and user engagement metrics.
    • Advocate for customer needs throughout the product development lifecycle.

    Required Qualifications

    • 5 years of experience or exposure to Product Management, Product Ownership, Business Analysis, or similar areas.
    • Familiarity with Jira, Trello, Aha!, Productboard, or related tools.
    • Understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
    • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
    • Basic understanding of software development processes.
    • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
    • Advanced English proficiency.
    • Experience with product analytics tools.
    • Exposure to usability testing and UX practices.
    • Experience supporting software product launches.
    • Passion for technology and continuous learning.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Management & Business Development

    Minimum Experience

    5 years

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Solvo Global on www.linkedin.com to apply.

    Show Product Sense Before the Interview

    Product management roles are about judgment and communication. Hiring managers will probe how you prioritize features, handle trade-offs, and work with engineers and designers. Bring concrete examples from your past work.

    1. Quantify your impact: When describing your experience, use numbers: 'Increased user engagement by 20%' or 'Reduced time-to-market by 15%'. This shows you think in outcomes.

    2. Master the STAR method: For behavioral questions, structure your answers with Situation, Task, Action, Result. Practice telling stories that highlight your analytical and collaborative skills.

    3. Know the tools: Be ready to discuss how you've used Jira, Trello, or Aha! in your previous roles. If you haven't used them, learn the basics and explain how you'd apply them.

    4. Understand Agile deeply: Expect questions on Scrum ceremonies, backlog grooming, and sprint planning. Show you can facilitate these processes.

    5. Prepare a product teardown: Pick a popular app and analyze its features, user flow, and monetization. This demonstrates your product thinking and market awareness.

    6. Show customer empathy: Give examples of how you've used customer feedback to drive product decisions. Mention any usability testing or UX research you've done.

    7. Communicate clearly: Since advanced English is required, practice articulating complex ideas concisely. Avoid jargon unless you can explain it.

    8. Ask smart questions: At the end, ask about the product roadmap, team structure, or how success is measured. This shows genuine interest and strategic thinking.

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    Tags

    Product Management
    Agile
    Scrum
    Jira
    Market Research