Product Manager
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are
looking for a highly skilled Product Manager with expertise in Integrated
Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS) / ERP solutions. The ideal
candidate will lead the design, development, and implementation of IFMIS/ERP
solutions, ensuring they meet business and government financial management
requirements.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Product Strategy & Vision: Define and communicate the vision for
IFMIS Solutions, strategy, and roadmap based on market research, customer
insights, and business goals.
- Requirement Gathering: Work closely with engineering, finance, procurement, and
government agencies to define functional requirements.
- Roadmap & Backlog Management: Maintain a well-structured product
backlog, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the bridge between technical
teams, business users, and external stakeholders.
- Agile Development: Lead agile development processes, including sprint planning,
backlog grooming, and release planning.
- User Experience & Compliance: Ensure compliance with government
financial regulations, procurement standards, and audit requirements.
- Metrics & Performance Tracking: Define and track KPIs for
product success, including system performance, user adoption, and
financial accuracy. Ensure seamless integration with third-party
financial systems, APIs, and compliance frameworks.
- Market & Competitive Analysis: Stay updated on industry trends,
competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to come up with product
go-to-market strategy.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
- Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Finance, or related field
Master’s degree and PMP certification is a plus.
Experience
- 5-7 years of experience as a Product Management
of IFMIS-related solutions or similar ERP system is required.
- Experience in Odoo ERP is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of financial management,
budgeting, accounting, and procurement processes. Knowledge of IFMIS
frameworks, public financial management (PFM), and digital transformation
strategies.
- Experience working with government financial
systems, enterprise software, or large-scale ERP implementations.
- Understanding of software development, APIs,
cloud computing, and database management.
- Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies,
Jira, Confluence, or similar product management tools.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to
work with cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making
abilities.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, complex, and
regulatory-driven environments