Product Development Officer

Overall Purpose

Responsible for the development and improvement of products and services. They oversee the product lifecycle from initial concept to launch, and sometimes beyond.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify opportunities for new products or to improve existing ones.
• Analyze industry trends and competitor performance to assess market position.
• Develop new products or improve existing ones to meet customer needs.
• Test products to ensure they meet safety standards and comply with laws and regulations.
• Manage the technical development of the product, including budgets and resources.
• Communicate with customers, stakeholders, and sales representatives to understand needs and sell the product vision.
• Lead cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into successful products.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, subject specialists, and manufacturers to ensure products are fit for purpose.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree.
• 5 years experience in Product/ Business Development.
• Experience in the telecommunications, fintech.