Bilingual (FR/ENG) Senior Manager – Product Management

Role Snapshot Location: Africa Department: TEC – Technology Reports to: Director – Product Management Work arrangement: Remote role with frequent travels to Nigeria Our Mission We are a technology company that provides electrical grid management software and related network analytics solutions for utilities across Africa. Beacon Power Services was founded with a bold mission to expand access to reliable electricity for over 400 million people living in Africa's cities and a vision to lead Africa's power sector through data and innovation. How You'll Make an Impact We are looking for a strategic and outcome-driven Bilingual (FR/ENG) Senior Manager – Product Management to own and scale the product strategy for our software portfolio. You will be accountable for defining the long-term vision, driving product-market fit, and ensuring our solutions deliver measurable commercial and operational impact. This role goes beyond backlog execution, you will shape what we build, why we build it, and how it positions us as a leader in Africa’s energy transformation. You will translate market intelligence, customer insights, and business objectives into a coherent product strategy and multi-year roadmap. Partnering closely with Engineering, Commercial, Strategy, and Operations, you will ensure disciplined execution while maintaining a strong focus on value creation, scalability, and differentiation. What You'll Do Product Strategy & Portfolio Leadership Define and own the product vision, strategic direction, and portfolio roadmap aligned with company growth objectives Drive product-market fit through deep market research, customer engagement, and competitive intelligence Make high-impact prioritization decisions balancing customer value, commercial returns, scalability, and technical feasibility Ensure alignment between product strategy, revenue targets, and operational capabilities Product Delivery & Cross-Functional Leadership Lead cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Commercial, and Operations to deliver high-quality, scalable releases Oversee backlog governance, release planning, and execution discipline without operating purely at task level Ensure product documentation, requirements, and specifications meet enterprise-grade standards Drive accountability for delivery timelines, quality, and measurable business outcomes Commercial Enablement & Market Positioning Partner with Commercial teams to strengthen product positioning, value propositions, and go-to-market strategies Support strategic client engagements, executive presentations, and complex solution discussions Ensure product innovations are clearly articulated and translated into tangible customer impact Data, Performance & Continuous Improvement Define and own product KPIs, OKRs, and value-realization metrics Leverage usage data, financial indicators, and customer feedback to guide strategic decisions Lead structured post-launch evaluations and ensure continuous optimization of the product portfolio Managerial Responsibilities Define and own the annual operating plan for the function, including workforce and financial planning Manage and optimize departmental budgets Make strategic resource allocation decisions Build, scale, and structure teams to support long-term capability development Establish performance frameworks, succession planning, and leadership development pathways Ensure governance, risk management, and operational maturity across the function Drive the creation of standardized, scalable systems that enable consistent execution across regions What We're Looking For Professional & Technical Strengths Product management experience within SaaS, enterprise software, or complex technology environments, with exposure to portfolio-level ownership Proven ability to define product strategy and multi-quarter roadmaps aligned with commercial and growth objectives Strong command of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) with the ability to drive execution discipline across teams Deep experience translating business and market needs into structured strategic requirements and prioritized backlogs Data-driven decision-maker with the ability to define product KPIs and leverage analytics to guide strategic trade-offs Technical fluency to engage confidently with Engineering leadership and challenge architectural decisions when required Leadership & Interpersonal Strengths Ability to collaborate with multicultural and geographically distributed teams High degree of autonomy and accountability (we operate within a hybrid work environment) High-ownership mindset with strong accountability for outcomes Ability to influence leadership and align cross-functional teams around a shared product vision Strong commercial acumen with a clear understanding of revenue drivers, customer lifetime value, and scalable growth models Customer-centric and pragmatic, balancing user needs with business and operational realities Resilient and decisive, able to operate effectively in high-growth, evolving environments Nice to Have Experience within energy, utilities, infrastructure, or cleantech sectors Exposure to grid management systems, SCADA, or enterprise utility software What the Recruitment Process Looks Like Step 1 - Application Review : Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application to evaluate your experience, qualifications, and overall suitability for the role. Step 2 - Behavioral & Cognitive Assessments : If selected to move forward, you will complete behavioral and cognitive assessments. These help us better understand your working style and ensure alignment with the role requirements and BPS’s culture. Step 3 - Technical Assessment s: If you progress to this stage, you will complete technical assessments designed to evaluate your problem-solving approach and the key technical skills required for the role. Step 4 - HR & Culture Fit Interview : At this stage, you will meet with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss your background, motivations, and potential fit within the Step 5 - Technical Excellence Interview : In the final stage, you will interview with the Hiring team to further assess your technical expertise and overall fit for the role, and to ensure alignment on expectations from both sides.