Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the data products function, setting the direction for data as a valuable asset to the organization and fostering a data-driven culture.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive data product strategy aligned with our overall business objectives and create and maintain data product roadmaps.
• Manage a dedicated team of Data Product Owners and collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams and engage with key stakeholders to align data product development with organizational goals.
• Establish and enforce data governance policies to maintain the quality and integrity of our data products and effectively manage associated risks.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators to gauge the success and impact of our data products.
• Lead and foster collaboration with various teams, including data analysts, data engineering, machine learning, and business units.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor products to keep us at the forefront of data innovation and evaluate how data products influence our overall performance.
• Drive innovation in data product development by exploring new technologies and methodologies and promote talent development within the data products function.

About you

You possess a profound understanding of data and its impact on people (our users). You understand what drives user behavior and decision-making, allowing you to develop a pragmatic vision for the future. Your ability to motivate and lead others towards this vision is exceptional. Driven by curiosity, you delve deeply into the experiences of our target audience, bridging the gap between our current product functionality and its future requirements.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Product Manager, including experience with local, remote, and contracted partners in a distributed team environment.
• Strong expertise in process engineering, process flow design, and documentation, with a focus on data structure/architecture, UX/UI (User Experience/User Interface), and design best practices.
• Exposure to developing CRM applications, including setting up governance, best practices, standards, and change management processes.
• Proficiency in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Deep understanding of digital platforms and their ability to address user needs.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to convincingly present ideas to diverse audiences.

The rewards

At Tiko we believe in being open, also when it comes to salaries. The gross monthly salary bracket for this position is R113,275 – R141,593 in South Africa, and Ksh632,186 – Ksh790,233 in Kenya, plus benefits. We will offer you a salary in this bracket depending on your level of experience and how it relates to your future colleagues.

In addition to your monthly salary, we offer you:

• Good secondary benefits
• A personal development budget
• Unlimited holidays, if you can make it work with your team you’re good to go
• Growth opportunities
• A product to help shape as we grow, to leave your mark on how we do things
• A vision that we trust that you will do your job without us having to invent unnecessary rules and regulations