Senior Product Manager – Remote at Nairobi

General Requirements

• Proven experience as a product manager in a high-growth environment.
• Background in payroll, HR, benefits, fintech, or related fields.
• Strong judgment in making strategic and tactical decisions.
• Demonstrable self-driven results that positively impact product direction.
• Solid understanding of product design and user experience (UX).
• Passion for creating functional products that address complex problems.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills across various departments (e.g., business operations, sales).
• Business-level proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Bonus: Experience working in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the team to develop solutions for payroll, benefits, and other services offered by Remote.

• Take ownership of the entire experience, integrating both human and software elements to deliver value.
• Lead initiatives with input from senior product team members, working autonomously on straightforward features while seeking support for complex challenges.
• Manage internal expectations regarding your team’s projects, products, and features.
• Contribute to both tactical and strategic decision-making for your area of responsibility.
• Work with senior team members to develop cross-departmental solutions.

Guide Remote’s direction by creating an effective roadmap for your product area.

• Collaborate with senior team members to establish long-term strategic plans.
• Share a near-term strategic vision that incorporates market research and competitive analysis.
• Become the subject matter expert for your product area.
• Contribute to scaling and growth strategies for your product area.

Implement improvements iteratively, challenging yourself and your team to find minimal solutions to problems.

• Support and lead a product team to ensure consistent throughput and return on investment.
• Understand key business KPIs and align your team’s work to enhance these metrics.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and stakeholders to address significant customer challenges.

Foster communication and collaboration internally and externally.

• Share your techniques, processes, and insights with the Product organization.
• Promote your team’s work and its importance to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Work asynchronously and maintain transparency.
• Lead initiatives with minimal support, managing simple features independently while seeking assistance for complex issues.
• Develop expertise in articulating and resolving intricate business challenges related to our mobile experiences.