Product Manager, Self Managed Service

About the Role

This opportunity is presented on behalf of a partner company that handles all recruitment steps. The partner seeks a Product Manager specializing in Self Managed Service, based in Nigeria, to lead the strategy and development of an enterprise self-managed platform used globally.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the product vision, roadmap creation, and execution concerning how clients deploy, configure, and operate sophisticated solutions within their own infrastructures.

This position blends product strategy, insights from customers, and extensive cooperation with engineering, marketing, customer success, and field teams.

You will focus on simplifying enterprise deployments across cloud-native, on-premises, and highly regulated environments, elevating customer adoption and satisfaction levels.

This role offers a chance to influence a vital product segment, foster innovation, and shape the future of intelligent business process orchestration, all within a flexible remote work setting where your decisions directly impact customers and product strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the market-driven vision, strategic direction, and product requirements for the self-managed product suite.
• Manage and prioritize the product roadmap, balancing client needs, business goals, technical possibilities, and market developments.
• Collect, assess, and oversee feedback from customers, partners, communities, and internal stakeholders to uncover enhancement opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with engineering to define priorities, plan impactful projects, and guarantee delivery of valuable product features.
• Enhance customer experience by minimizing deployment complexity and supporting reliable adoption across diverse enterprise settings.
• Track market trends, competitive landscape, and client demands while working alongside sales, solution teams, and other customer-facing functions.
• Support the advancement of enterprise-level deployment methods, including Kubernetes, container platforms, on-premises setups, and restricted or isolated environments.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven product management experience with complex technology products, showing deep knowledge of enterprise platforms and diverse technical settings.
• Hands-on experience managing platform products spanning SaaS and self-managed/on-premises solutions.
• Solid understanding of enterprise software development cycles, deployment strategies, and infrastructure concepts.
• Background in engaging with clients from intricate sectors such as banking, financial services, insurance, or regulated industries.
• Ability to convert customer insights and market intelligence into clear product strategies and prioritization.
• Exceptional collaboration abilities with cross-functional teams including engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success.
• Strong communication skills suitable for operating in a distributed international environment.
• Willingness and competence to utilize and grasp the product managed.
• Experience with developer-centric, infrastructure, or enterprise platform products is advantageous.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive and transparent salary tailored to location, experience, and skill set.
• Potential equity participation through employee stock programs when applicable.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours and support for home office or coworking spaces.
• Flexible leave policies aimed at promoting wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Opportunities to engage with colleagues via team events, company gatherings, and community programs.
• Healthcare coverage suited to local regulations plus global mental health support.
• Lifestyle benefits supporting health, family matters, personal interests, and financial wellness.
• Retirement schemes or pension plans and insurance where available.
• Annual allocation for professional growth including courses, certifications, books, and learning materials.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace culture encouraging all qualified individuals to apply.

Additional Information

Applications are reviewed through an AI-assisted matching process ensuring fairness and promptness. Ultimately, the hiring decisions and subsequent communications are managed by the partner company's internal team.

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