Crystal Recruit
Job Field ICT, Computer
Salary Range KSh 30,000 – KSh 50,000/month
Company Crystal Recruit
Our client is looking for a Product Manager to lead the development of an innovative SaaS platform designed to optimize business operations and enhance customer service. The Product Scrum Manager will guide agile scrum teams, ensuring the timely delivery of new features and updates that improve functionality and user experience. The ideal candidate will have expertise in agile project management and a focus on driving high-quality product development.
Product Manager Key responsibilities:
- Lead and coach the scrum team in all aspects of scrum practices and principles.
- Facilitate scrum events including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with product owners to refine and manage the product backlog, ensuring clarity and alignment on priorities for product development.
- Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring clear communication and understanding of project goals and deliverables.
- Monitor project progress, identify and remove impediments, and ensure the team is focused and productive.
- Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, encouraging feedback and innovation.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality features that meet the needs of our users and business objectives.
- Track and report on project milestones and deliverables, providing stakeholders with timely updates.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a scrum or agile project management role, preferably within a software development environment.
- Strong understanding of scrum methodologies and agile principles.
- Proven track record of leading scrum teams to successful project delivery.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Familiarity with software development processes and the SaaS business model.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field is preferred.
- Scrum Master certification is highly desirable.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: selection@crystalrecruitment.co.ke using the position as subject of email.
Career Coaching Advice for Product Management Professionals
Product Management is a high-impact role requiring a balance of technical knowledge, user empathy, business strategy, and leadership. As markets shift toward AI integration, user-centric design, and agile delivery, here’s how to grow and stay relevant in product management:
1. Deepen Customer-Centric Thinking
Great PMs obsess over the user. Use customer interviews, usability testing, and tools like Hotjar or UserTesting to gather insights. Master techniques like Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD) and personas to build products that solve real problems.
2. Build Technical Fluency
You don’t need to code, but understanding APIs, data structures, and product architecture improves communication with engineers. Learn the basics of SQL, Git, RESTful APIs, or take a short technical product management course.
3. Master Agile and Product Frameworks
Familiarize yourself with Scrum, Kanban, OKRs, and roadmapping tools like Aha!, Productboard, or Jira. These help you deliver iteratively, align with stakeholders, and prioritize features strategically.
4. Develop Business and Metrics Acumen
Understand product KPIs (e.g., NPS, CAC, LTV, churn) and tie features to business outcomes. Use A/B testing and data analytics to validate decisions. This sharpens your ability to defend roadmaps and show product ROI.
5. Invest in Continuous Learning and Networking
Certifications like Pragmatic Institute, Product School, or PMI-ACP can boost credibility. Join communities like Mind the Product or Product-Led Alliance to share insights and discover opportunities.
Salary Insight
Product Managers earn $90,000–$130,000, with Senior PMs and Heads of Product making $140,000–$180,000+, especially in tech-driven industries.
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