Chief Product Officer at Rhizome Consulting

• The Chief Product Officer will take the lead from product conception and discovery, through innovation, design, development, and launch with the end goal of delighting customers and creating a strong and strategic product vision and direction.
• This multitasking role would involve taking charge of activity across an entire product lifecycle and managing a broad scope of initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive product vision, experience, and roadmap for the brand and product, inspiring and leading creative teams and cross-functional partners.
• Recommend strategies for product development aimed at driving increased revenue through the sale of new products.
• Conduct research and analysis to gain insights into the target market, and continuously evolving product development strategies to enhance customer experiences.
• Recruit and onboard product teams to maximise value
• Drive a customer-centric approach to product development, creating delightful features and a clear roadmap for widespread adoption.
• Establish Key Performance Indicators to monitor product usage and growth.
• Manage and oversee the end-to-end product development process, from ideation to launch.
• Coordinate product portfolio deployment to market in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor and report on product delivery quality, scope, budget, and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency through Agile methodologies, new practices, collaboration, and partnerships.
• Act as the primary representative of the Product department internally and externally to commercial partners and investors.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Product Management, Business Management, Economics, Marketing, Information Technology, or any relevant qualification. A Master's degree is an added advantage
• Certifications in Product Management is an added plus.

Experience & Attributes

• At least 10 years of product management experience, preferably within the banking and Fintech sector.
• Proven leadership abilities, capable of inspiring, motivating, and directing teams toward shared objectives.
• Extensive involvement across the entire product lifecycle, from conception to launch to ongoing enhancement, ensuring alignment of growth investments with sales strategy.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen interest in effectively engaging diverse audiences such as clients, partners, and investors.
• Prior experience and involvement in a company that has undergone rapid scaling, from N100,000,000 million to N1,000,000,000 billion and beyond.
• Demonstrated track record of successful product innovations and launches that have made a significant impact on the market.