Equity Bank Kenya

Banking + 2 more

Senior Product Manager - Enterprise Applications

Job details

Contract Type

Description

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.


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.


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