About Jumia:Jumia believes that technology has the potential to transform everyday life in Africa for the better. Jumia was built to help consumers access millions of goods and services conveniently and at the best prices while opening up a new way for sellers to reach consumers and grow their businesses.Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in 2019, Jumia is the leading e-commerce company in Africa, operating in 11 countries. The Jumia platform consists of a marketplace, which connects sellers with consumers, a logistics service, which enables the shipment and delivery of packages from sellers to consumers, and a payment service, JumiaPay, which offers a safe and easy solution to facilitate online payment transactions. The company offers goods across a broad range of categories, such as phones and electronics, home appliances, fast-moving consumer goods, fashion and beauty.What you will be doingProduct Strategy and Roadmap:Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy aligned with company goals and market trendsDefine product roadmap and prioritize features based on customer needs, market research, and business prioritiesCollaborate with stakeholders to gather input and ensure alignment on product directionRequirement Gathering and Analysis:Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify market opportunities and trendsGather and prioritize customer feedback and requirements through user interviews, surveys, and data analysisDefine user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specifications for product developmentCross-functional Collaboration:Work closely with engineering, design, and other cross-functional teams to drive product developmentFacilitate communication and collaboration among team members to ensure timely delivery of product milestonesAct as a liaison between different departments to ensure alignment on product requirements and prioritiesProduct Development and Delivery:Manage the product development process from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality productsDefine and track key product metrics and KPIs to measure product success and iterate on features based on user feedbackCoordinate product releases and updates, including feature prioritization, release planning, and communication with stakeholdersMarket and User Engagement:Engage with customers and users to gather feedback, validate product assumptions, and identify opportunities for improvementCollaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies, positioning, and messaging for product launchesMonitor market trends and user behavior to identify new opportunities and inform product strategyProduct Performance Analysis:Analyze product performance data, including usage metrics, customer feedback, and market trends, to identify areas for improvementConduct A/B testing and experiments to optimize product features and user experience.Generate insights and recommendations to inform product decisions and drive continuous improvementStakeholder Communication:Communicate product updates, milestones, and priorities to stakeholders, including executives, team members, and customersSolicit feedback from stakeholders and incorporate input into product planning and decision-making processesPresent product strategies and roadmaps to internal and external audiences, including customers, partners, and investorsWhat we are looking forBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldProven experience in Product Management, with a track record of successfully launching and managing productsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data to make informed decisionsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholdersEnglish proficiencySolid understanding of product management methodologies, tools, and techniquesExperience working in agile development environments and familiarity with agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)Proficiency in Product Management tools and software (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and Microsoft Office suiteWe Offer:A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environmentA unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sectorThe opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic teamAn unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer term objective is to train the next generation of leadersPlease ensure to only apply for jobs with Jumia through our official website.Jumia will never charge you a fee to apply for a job: be wary of websites that claim to help you apply for a Jumia job or that charge a fee to get you a job.