PRODUCT MANAGER AT PDO INCORPORATED

About Company:

PDO Inc. is the central hub that drives the expressions and operations of one of Africa’s most socially impactful and forward-thinking personal brands—Brand PDO. With active footprints in social development, entrepreneurship, climate advocacy, and media, we unify diverse, high-impact projects under a single powerful vision.

Job Description:

Product Strategy & Ownership

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of assigned products and programs
• Translate leadership vision into clear product strategy and execution plans
• Define product goals, success metrics (OKRs/KPIs), and roadmaps
• Ensure alignment between product strategy and organisational objectives

Product Discovery & Design

• Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, and market analysis
• Identify real user problems and opportunities across communities, partners, and customers
• Define product requirements, user stories, and functional specifications
• Collaborate with design, media, and technical teams to shape solutions

Cross-Functional Execution

• Work closely with engineering, media, operations, marketing, and partnerships teams
• Lead sprint planning, backlog prioritisation, and delivery timelines
• Ensure products are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards
• Act as the single source of truth for product decisions

Performance, Iteration & Optimisation

• Track product performance against defined metrics
• Gather feedback post-launch and continuously improve products
• Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies early and resolve them proactively
• Use data, insights, and user behaviour to inform decisions

Stakeholder & Partner Management

• Interface with internal leadership, external partners, consultants, and funders
• Clearly communicate product vision, progress, and outcomes
• Prepare product briefs, reports, and presentations for executive review
• Support fundraising, partnerships, and grant-backed product initiatives

Products You May Work On

• Climate & sustainability platforms (Eco-Park, Mangrove Marathon, education tools)
• Social development programs and advocacy initiatives
• Digital platforms, membership communities, and content ecosystems
• Knowledge-based products, courses, and experiential programs
• Commercial ventures and pilot innovations

Requirements:

• Experience across non-tech or hybrid products (programs, platforms, ecosystems)
• Background in sustainability, development, media, or startups
• Experience working with founders or leadership teams
• Comfort operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Clear, documented product roadmaps across portfolios
• Products that ship, scale, and deliver measurable impact
• Strong cross-team alignment and execution discipline
• Reduced chaos, clearer priorities, and better outcomes

Qualifications and Skills:

• 5+ years experience in Product Management or related roles
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder products
• Strong understanding of product frameworks (Agile, Lean, OKRs, Roadmaps)
• Ability to manage both strategic thinking and hands-on execution
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills

Salary

Application Closing Date: 04th December, 2025

Application Instructions:

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