Product Manager (BuuPass) at Founders Factory Africa (FFA)

Job Description Founders Factory Africa (FFA) is unlike any place else you’ve ever worked. We are venture builders dedicated to solving some of Africa’s biggest challenges and capitalizing on it’s incredible potential by leveraging market and tech opportunities. Over the next five years, we’ll build 24 businesses from scratch and scale 64 existing growth-stage ventures through our venture development programs. Backed by leading corporates, such as Standard Bank – the continent’s largest bank – we have access to their vast resources, infrastructure, and expertise and will bring those to bear for all our ventures and entrepreneurs. Starting with FinTech, HealthTech, and AgriTech FFA will expand our focus as we grow, adding other sectors.Job Summary:Our startup is seeking a talented and experienced Product Manager to help us build innovative products for the transportation industry. You will be responsible for leading the product strategy, defining the product roadmap, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring our products to market. You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth of the company.Responsibilities Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Bus Management ProductConduct market research and competitive analysis to identify market opportunities and customer needsDevelop and maintain a deep understanding of our customers and their pain pointsWork closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, sales, and customer support, to bring products to marketCreate detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria that align with business objectivesEnsure that the product roadmap is aligned with company goals and timelinesPrioritize and manage the backlog of product features, ensuring that they deliver maximum value to customersTrack and analyse product metrics to measure product success and inform product decisionsContinuously gather customer feedback and iterate on product features and design to improve customer satisfaction and retentionCommunicate product updates and progress to stakeholders, including executives, investors, and customers Requirements (Non-negotiables) Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the transportation or logistics industryProven track record of successfully launching and managing products from ideation to launchExperience in conducting market research and competitive analysisStrong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform product decisionsStrong leadership skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teamsStrong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Desired Skills Experience in B2B product managementFamiliarity with transportation industry regulations and complianceExperience in data analysis and visualization