Are you an experienced, technically minded Product Manager who wants to transform companies around theworld with AI technology?Well, this might just be the job for you!ABOUT USAfrica has an untapped talent pool that is increasing exponentially, with a projected workforce that will exceed India and China by 2035. Fuelled by this, our mission is to create work opportunities for millions of Africa’s youth and solve the world’s shortage of technology talent.Our company SAND has 450+ staff members from 48+ countries with plans to acquire several companies around the world to become a multi-billion dollar global technology services provider that employs over 100K employees across the globe.We have 2 brands represented in our ecosystem:WithALX, we're cultivating the fastest-growing pool of technology talent globally, training aspiring professionals in software engineering, cloud computing, data science, and Salesforce across over 60 countries. ALX fosters a vibrant community for top tech talent, igniting transformative careers by connecting top technology talent with extraordinary opportunities for impact.Through Sand Technologieswe support enterprises and scale-ups around the world to develop world class technology products, build great technology teams, generate more revenue, and deliver outstanding customer experience. Our clients include one of the largest cloud computing providers in the world as well as Bestseller A/S (Denmark), Create Prime (New Zealand), Stanbic Bank (Kenya), and Tamara (Dubai).With varying levels of expertise in software development, data, cloud, machine learning, artificial intelligence, UX design, web development, etc, we provide unparalleled opportunities to technology talent worldwide while reshaping industries, disrupting traditional business models, and creating new opportunities for innovation and growth.SAND is a fast-growing, technology services company with clients across four continents. The Enterprise AI Application team within Sand has 200+ scientists and engineers based in South Africa, the UK and the US whowork in the Utilities, Telco, Healthcare, Insurance and Investment sectors.We believe that enterprises can fundamentally improve the way they run their businesses by leveraging thewealth of data they have access to. We build industrial-grade AI applications, supported by digital twin platformsand digital skills transformation, to ensure our applications deliver value.We’ve built over 20 industrial AI Solutions that are in active use by our clients today. These applications havefundamentally changed the way our customers run their operations. We have won multiple awards for the workwe’ve done - including Water Productivity App of the Year and UK Data Science Project of the Year (2021).Our teams work at the cutting edge of AI technology, with an inquisitive and collaborative mindset, doingmeaningful work to impact the world ... that you can be proud to tell your kids about.We do hard things!ABOUT THE PRODUCT TEAMOur vision is to be famous for our modular, multi-channel AI and digital twin products that are configured and deployed quickly and easily across the world to enable meaningful change for clients, impacting billions ofpeople.To achieve this we are on the journey to becoming a product-led company, taking the lessons from solutionswe’ve built and creating roadmaps for new product development. We have recruited a Chief Product Officer andare building product teams and creating domain roadmaps.Central to this vision is our Core Components team who are codifying and creating reusable, high quality product components that can be used across domains to win more business, accelerate delivery, increase margins and improve client satisfaction. We are seeking an experienced Platform Product Manager for this team. Some of the company’s most experienced engineers and data scientists are in this team. The Platform Product Manager will be responsible for driving the success of our product components from conception to launch and beyond. This role requires a strong combination of technical knowledge, business acumen, and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver exceptional products that meet market needs and align with our company's goals.Our product team vision is for this to be the place where product people become experts, so they can take these skills with them forever and have flourishing and rewarding careers.ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Platform Product Manager you will be responsible for the set of product components the company builds and runs, which are reusable across all industry domains. Central to the role is defining what the team builds and why; shaping the strategy and roadmap.Product Strategy:Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy, collaborating with the domain teamsDefine the product roadmap, goals, and priorities based on market research and business objectivesLead discovery and prototyping of new products and featuresTechnical acumen:Ability to understand and participate in technical and architectural discussions to ensure the majordecisions and tradeoffs are aligned to and support product strategyMarket Research:Conduct market analysis, competitive research, and customer feedback to identify opportunities and threatsStay updated on industry trends and emerging technologiesProduct Development:Collaborate with design, engineering, science and other teams to define product requirements andspecificationsManage the product development process from ideation through to releaseEnsure timely delivery of high-quality products within budgetStakeholder Communication:Effectively communicate the product vision, progress, and roadmap to cross-functional teams, executives and stakeholdersGather feedback and insights from stakeholders to refine the product strategyProduct Lifecycle Management:Monitor product performance and key metricsMake data-driven decisions to optimize and enhance the product throughout its lifecycleDevelop and execute end-of-life and sunset strategies when necessaryProduct Marketing:Develop internal product marketing of components, including creating and owning a developer portalSupport sales and customer support teams with product knowledge and trainingCommercial acumen:Ability to manage revenue and whole life costs, understanding of pricing strategies and legal/contractual implications of productsRisk Management:Identify potential risks and challenges related to product development and take proactive steps to mitigate themCapability development and people management:Be a leader within the Sand Tech product community, coaching less experienced colleagues and line managing as appropriateREQUIREMENTSThe ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with product management expertise, who wants to shape the growth of a major global scale-up. They should have a product mindset - with unwavering customer focus and drive for scale; and deep technical expertise.Proven experience as a Platform Product Manager, with a track record of successfully bringing products to market in a dynamic environmentProduct experience with B2B products and relationshipsStrong understanding of product management methodologies and toolsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAnalytical mindset and proficiency in data analysisProject management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teamsExpertise in agile development methodologiesAn inclination towards action and clarityTechnical undergraduate undergraduate degree; MSc or PhD preferredThis Platform Product Manager position offers the opportunity to shape the future of our products, drive innovation, and make a significant impact on our company's success. If you are a strategic thinker, have a passion for product development, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.--Would you like to join us as we work hard, have fun and make history?#J-18808-Ljbffr