Overview
Position: Product Manager
Salary: Competitive
Reports to: Country Manager.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya.
Client Description – Our client is leading distributor and physical trader of petroleum products
across East and Central Africa.
Role description – The Product Manager is responsible for leading innovation in LPG and
petroleum products within our Commercial Fuels segment. This role focuses on developing
cutting-edge IoT solutions to enhance product efficiency, safety, and customer experience. The
ideal candidate will manage the product lifecycle, identify new opportunities, and collaborate
with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven, industry-leading solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of the product roadmap for LPG and petroleum
product lines, with a focus on integrating IoT solutions to improve product efficiency,
safety, and performance. - Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and
technologies in the LPG, petroleum, and IoT space. - Develop business cases and define product requirements, balancing market needs,
customer demands, and technological capabilities. - Drive the development of innovative IoT-enabled products and solutions that enhance
the usability, performance, and safety of LPG and petroleum products. - Work closely with Commercial and IT engineering teams to design and implement IoT
features such as remote monitoring, predictive analytics, leak detection, and real-time
data collection. - Ensure the integration of IoT platforms, sensors, and connectivity standards to deliver
seamless customer experiences and actionable insights. - Manage the complete product lifecycle, from ideation and prototype development to
product launch and post-launch optimization. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products that meet
quality, cost, and regulatory requirements. - Oversee product performance and make recommendations for continuous
improvements, enhancements, and new features. - Stay ahead of industry trends and identify new opportunities to innovate with IoT
technologies and digital solutions for the LPG and petroleum sectors. - Apply creative problem-solving skills to address key challenges within the LPG and
petroleum industries, including safety, efficiency, regulatory compliance, and
sustainability. - Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including
customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies. - Gather feedback from customers and end-users to drive product improvements and
enhancements. - Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies and
customer engagement initiatives. - Ensure products are compliant with industry regulations, standards, and safety
protocols.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Energy Management, or a related
field. - Project/Product Management Certification is a plus.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in product management, preferably in the LPG,
petroleum, or energy sector. - Strong knowledge of LPG and petroleum product lines, including operational safety,
regulatory requirements, and market trends
Skills and Expertise
- Excellent product management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams
and managing the product development process from start to finish. - Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on customer-centric innovation.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with product management tools (Jira, Trello, Aha, etc.) and agile
methodologies. - Knowledge of energy industry regulations and compliance standards, including safety
protocols related to LPG and petroleum.
All qualified and interested applicants to share their CVS at [email protected] with subject line: “Product Manager” by latest Thursday 6th February 2025.
