Product Manager (Deployment Strategist) - AI Solutions

About the role

The Africa Tech and Digital team is looking for a Product Manager (Deployment Strategist) to own the delivery of AI and software solutions for enterprise customers. You will turn ambitious AI initiatives into measurable results, leading complex implementations from early scoping through production launch, working closely with customers and internal teams to agree requirements, timelines and success metrics.

Key responsibilities

• Own and lead product development and delivery for Africa Technology and AI for customers
• Scope requirements, success metrics and integration plans for POCs and onboarding projects
• Coordinate platform implementation, integrations and agent refinement toward production launches
• Align Product, Engineering and customer teams on deliverables, timelines and SLAs
• Track progress, manage risks and remove blockers throughout delivery
• Monitor application performance in production and drive follow-up improvements
• Identify and develop new use cases with customers to expand adoption

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in IT, Computer Science, Data Science or a related technical field
• Experience in technical program/project/product management, delivery, consulting, financial services or fast-growing startups
• Comfortable with technical concepts such as APIs, data flows and system integrations
• Proactive, hands-on mindset and interest in AI-driven products
• Nice to have: engineering background, start-up mindset, and experience supporting production software launches

Required skills

• Product management, Agile and analysis skills
• Project management certification and/or Agile product management certification (advantageous)
• Ability to run Design Thinking or innovation workshop sessions

What we offer

• Work at the forefront of AI in enterprise-scale environments
• High-impact role with direct exposure to complex AI products
• Travel of up to 20% available
• Work visa sponsorship available