Position title
Product Manager

Octo

Description

As a Product Manager, you will own the entire product lifecycle—from conception through development to market launch and beyond. Embracing a holistic approach, you will integrate design excellence with strategic go-to-market (GTM) activities, ensuring our products resonate with users and achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities

As part of this role, your responsibilities will include:

  • Product Vision and Strategy: Collaborate closely with co-founders to define and communicate a compelling product vision and strategy that aligns with company goals and meets customer needs.
  • End-to-End Ownership: Oversee the product journey from concept through development to go-to-market (GTM) execution, ensuring seamless collaboration across all stakeholders.
  • Go-to-Market Strategy: Develop and implement GTM strategies, including positioning, messaging, and launch plans to drive adoption and growth.
  • Design Collaboration: Partner with design freelancers to ensure cohesive design across both product development and marketing campaigns, supporting an excellent, unified end-to-end experience from product creation to market launch.
  • Customer Engagement: Gather and analyze customer feedback to understand pain points and iterate on features to enhance satisfaction.
  • Market Analysis: Conduct research to identify market trends, opportunities, and competitive insights that guide product decisions.
  • Performance Monitoring: Track product performance post-launch and use data-driven insights to implement improvements.
  • Roadmap Planning and Maintenance: Develop and maintain a breathing product roadmap that aligns with business goals and adapts to changing market needs.
  • Product Discovery: Lead product discovery efforts to validate ideas, understand user needs, and identify opportunities that drive product innovation.
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s/Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field
  • Proven experience as a Product Manager or similar role in product management
  • Demonstrable knowledge in product lifecycle management
  • Ability to develop product and marketing strategies
  • Understanding of market dynamics and competitive landscape
  • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done
  • Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in the fintech industry, particularly digital banking platforms
  • Experience in managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
  • Knowledge of Agile principles and process
  • Strong understanding of UX/UI principles
Job Benefits
  • Social insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Flexible working hours (we are a goal-based organization)
  • Work from home on Thursdays if desired.

Octo is a digital banking platform focused on underserved and underbanked Egyptians.

Employment Type
Full-time
Industry
Financial Services
Job Location
Qesm El Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
Date posted
6 January 2025
Valid through
6 February 2025
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