Job Summary
The Product Manager is responsible for driving the end-to-end development, launch, and growth of the organization’s digital platforms, including the Insurtech and HMO mobile applications. This role requires a highly entrepreneurial and execution-driven individual with a “0-to-1” mindset, capable of translating business objectives into scalable digital solutions.
The role sits at the intersection of business, technology, and user experience, with a strong focus on achieving product-market fit and driving user adoption within the Nigerian insurance and health-tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Product Ownership & Lifecycle Management
- Take ownership of the full product lifecycle for the Insurtech and HMO platforms, from ideation and development to launch and continuous improvement.
- Define and prioritize the product roadmaps based on company objectives, Takaful principles, and user needs.
- Translate high-level product strategies into actionable requirements, creating clear user stories, wireframes, and PRDs (Product Requirements Documents)
Product Strategy & Execution
- Develop and execute product strategies that support business growth, customer acquisition, and retention.
- Prioritize features and enhancements based on user needs, business value, and technical feasibility.
- Drive rapid iteration cycles to refine products and achieve product-market fit.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with engineering, design, and QA teams in an Agile environment to deliver high quality product releases.
- Collaborate with business development team to develop and execute go-to-market strategies.
- Engage with internal stakeholders including operations, compliance, and medical teams to ensure alignment with regulatory and business requirements..
User Research, Analytics & Performance Tracking
- Establish continuous user feedback mechanisms to gather insights from early adopters and key stakeholders.
- Define, monitor, and analyze product performance metrics (e.g., user acquisition, engagement, retention, churn).
- Leverage data-driven insights to inform product decisions and optimize user experience
Market Intelligence & Innovation
- Conduct ongoing market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive positioning within the Insurtech and Health tech space.
- Identify opportunities for product innovation and differentiation within the Nigerian and broader African market.
- Ensure alignment of product offerings with emerging industry practices, including ethical and Takaful-compliant frameworks where applicable
Data Protection & Confidentiality
- Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality in handling company-related
information, ensuring compliance with data protection laws and internal policies. - Adhere to the company’s information security guidelines, including proper storage, transmission, and disposal of sensitive materials.
- Promptly report any suspected data breaches or unauthorized access to the
appropriate company authority. - Participate in periodic data protection training to stay informed about evolving
security risks and best practices.
General Assignment
- Execute any other duties and tasks that may be designated or assigned by the
Company. - Participate in the knowledge sharing programme of the department and the
company - To provide supports to your manager, Managing Director and Vice Chairman as may be required towards serving the Board, Management and staff members.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Product Management within Fintech, Insurtech, Health tech, or a broader tech startup ecosystem
- Proven experience managing early- stage (0-to-1) digital products from concept to growth.
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Skills and Competencies
- Strong product thinking and strategic planning capability.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Data-driven decision-making and analytical ability.
- Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills.
- User-centric mindset with attention to detail and experience design.
- Effective communication and documentation skills.
- Knowledge in managing products across all lifecycle stages
KPIs and Performance Metrics
- Product adoption and user growth metrics.
- User engagement and retention rates.
- Time-to-market for product features and releases.
- Product performance against defined business objectives.
- Customer satisfaction and user feedback ratings