Product Manager (B2B, strategy, launch exp req'd)

Product Manager (B2B, strategy, launch exp req'd)
Location: Remote (~up to 40% travel to HQ in Naivasha, Kenya) 
Salary: 300,000-400,000 Shillings (KES)/month (+negotiable) + Expenses + Benefits 
Benefits: Medical Coverage, Technology benefit, Wellness, PTO 
Job Type: Full-Time 
Typical Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EAT; flexible 
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available 
Relocation available 

Product Manager (B2B, strategy, launch exp req'd) Description

Our client, a frontrunner in the WASH/sanitation sector in Kenya, is on the lookout for a Product Manager. This pivotal role drives the development and implementation of groundbreaking sanitation solutions catering to government and international development banks. With a flexible arrangement combining remote work and about 40% on-site activity in Naivasha, this position offers hands-on engagement in projects vital for community well-being and environmental sustainability.
Ideal for professionals experienced in large infrastructure projects—such as community water systems, housing, or transport networks—this role demands excellence in three key areas: Business/Commercial Acumen for maximizing profitability; Technology/Product Development for pioneering scalable solutions; and Market Understanding/Product Fit to meet precise market needs effectively. This opportunity is more than a job; it’s your chance to make a lasting difference in the health and environmental landscape of urbanizing African communities.

Product Manager (B2B, strategy, launch exp req'd) Responsibilities

• Lead development and design of waste processing system infrastructure 
• Collaborate with engineers and experts to enhance product design for scalability 
• Conduct in depth market analysis to tailor products to target market demands
• Define product vision and road map in the WASH sector 
• Innovate waste-to-value infrastructure models 
• Coordinate with key stakeholders for product feature prioritization
• Establish, monitor, and use product KPIs and data for optimization
• Act as a central hub for product knowledge
• Collaborate closely with Business Development and Operations team 

Product Manager (B2B, strategy, launch exp req'd) Qualifications

• 4+ years of managing/developing large-scale commercial products for the public sector required 
• 2+ years of building and leading a team of SMEs required 
• Engineering degree or work experience required
• Experience in enhancing product design for scalability, collaborating with engineers, operators, and supply chain experts required 
• Proficiency in market analysis and creating product roadmaps to meet market needs required 
• Expertise in financial modeling, ROI analysis and budgeting to maximize profitability and mitigate risks in product development required