Senior Product Manager, Platform (South Africa)

at  Nexford University

Position Title: Senior Product Manager, Platform
Location: South Africa – Remote

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

• Working Rhythm: Innovation is a 24/7 pursuit, but we value your downtime. While our typical working hours are 9am-5pm in your timezone, we embrace flexibility and trust you to manage your schedule to meet your individual needs and peak productivity times. Occasionally, longer hours may be required to tackle challenges, support new releases, or contribute to time-sensitive initiatives.

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
Reporting To: Zahra Safavian, Chief Product Officer
Start Date: September 16, 2024
Are you passionate about creating robust, scalable platforms that drive educational success? Nexford University is seeking a Senior Product Manager, Platform, to be a part of a team that develops user-centric solutions that enhance both learner experiences and internal operations. If you’re ready to make a global impact through innovative technology, this role is for you.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience in product management, preferably in education or technology.
• Strong customer focus and a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.
• Proficiency in data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

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WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE:

• Shape the Future of Learning: Develop and execute a visionary product strategy for Nexford’s platforms, ensuring they are scalable, user-friendly, and aligned with our mission to transform education.
• Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across the organization to deliver seamless, impactful products that enhance the learner experience and support internal stakeholders.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Utilize data and insights to inform product decisions, measure success, and foster a culture of innovation through agile methodologies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop Product Strategy: Create and champion a roadmap for Nexford’s platforms that aligns with strategic objectives and delivers exceptional value to learners and internal teams.
• Lead Product Lifecycle: Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation through development and optimization, ensuring products meet user needs and business goals.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Learner Success, Academic Operations, Technology, and Marketing to ensure seamless product delivery and successful market introduction.