Sproxil is seeking a highly capable Product Manager to support and scale a growing portfolio of digital products.
This role is designed for a self-directed product manager who can independently drive product discovery documentation delivery coordination and post-launch optimisation across multiple products while partnering closely with Business Development Engineering Operations Sales& Marketing and external stakeholders.
The successful candidate will operate with minimal supervision taking ownership of clearly defined product areas and initiatives while maintaining disciplined communication and reporting standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Strategy & Discovery
Own assigned product areas across Sproxils portfolio.
Translate business goals regulatory constraints and market realities into clear product problem statements and opportunity assessments.
Lead structured product discovery activities including stakeholder interviews internal workshops customer insights analysis and hypothesis validation.
Support strategic initiatives aimed at driving adoption engagement and transaction volume particularly within regulated markets.
Product Documentation & Requirements
Produce and maintain high-quality product documentation including:
Product Requirement Documents (PRDs)
Functional and non-functional requirements
Release notes and versioning artefacts
Ensure documentation meets global best-practice standards and can be consumed seamlessly by Engineering QA Sales and Operations.
Maintain clarity on scope assumptions dependencies and risks.
Delivery & Cross-Functional Execution
Partner closely with Engineering teams to drive delivery from concept through to release.
Participate actively in sprint planning backlog grooming reviews and retrospectives.
Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development on product positioning enablement materials and go-to-market readiness.
Launch Adoption & Optimisation
Support structured product launches including internal readiness and external rollout coordination.
Define and track success metrics (usage conversion engagement operational efficiency).
Analyse post-launch performance and customer feedback to inform iterative improvements.
Identify and propose enhancements that unlock incremental value for customers and commercial stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management & Reporting
Act as a reliable point of contact for assigned product initiatives.
Provide concise insight-driven updates via agreed reporting cadence (weekly status monthly outcomes).
Proactively flag risks trade-offs and decision points offering clear recommendations.
WAYS OF WORKING
Operates with high autonomy and ownership mindset.
Minimal supervision with accountability maintained through clear reporting cadence and outcomes.
Comfortable working in an evolving product landscape where ambiguity is expected and proactively managed.
Committed to quality rigour and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Minimum 5 years experience as a Product Manager or equivalent role in a technology-driven environment.
Proven experience working on multi-stakeholder cross-functional products preferably within B2B platform SaaS or regulated industries.
Demonstrated ability to operate independently with limited oversight.
Core Competencies
Strong product thinking: problem framing prioritisation and outcome-driven decision-making.
Exceptional written communication and documentation skills.
High comfort level interfacing with Engineering including technical trade-offs and delivery constraints.
Strong organisational discipline and ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently.
Commercial awareness and sensitivity to business development and revenue considerations.
Nice to Have
Experience with supply chain solutions or AI-enabled products.
Familiarity with African or emerging-market operating contexts.
Exposure to regulatory or compliance-driven product environments.
Minimum 5 years experience as a Product Manager or equivalent role in a technology-driven environment. Proven experience working on multi-stakeholder cross-functional products preferably within B2B platform SaaS or regulated industries. Demonstrated ability to operate independently with limited oversight.
Bachelors degree in business administration or related fieldRelevant certifications