Product Management Specialist

Lagos, Lagos
Posted over 30 days ago
Logo BLAKSKILL LIMITED
Company:
BLAKSKILL LIMITED
Company Description:
BlakSkill is a digital solution that meets the talent sourcing, development, access, visibility and needs of stakeholders in global talent marketplace. Blakskill’s mission is to provide a digital solution that meets the talent sourcing, development, access, visibility and needs of stakeholders in global talent marketplace. We are dedicated to empowering African Talents, connecting them with exceptional career opportunities worldwide, fostering growth, and driving positive change in the African job market. We envision a future where African talent is globally recognized, and companies across the world have easy access to a pool of verified and highly skilled professionals from Africa. By adhering to our core principles and staying true to our mission and vision, Blakskill Limited is transforming the talent acquisition landscape, empowering African Talents, and facilitating global access to verified talents from an African perspective. Together, we are building a brighter future, one successful connection at a time.
Contract Type:
Full Time
Experience Required:
3 to 4 years
Education Level:
Bachelor
Number of vacancies:
1

Job Description

Position: Product Management Specialist
Industry: Cyber Security
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time (Hybrid)

As the Product Management Specialist, you will be responsible for defining, executing, and delivering impactful, user-centric products from concept to launch. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, design, marketing, and business teams to manage product roadmaps, develop strategies, and drive customer value in a B2B environment. You’ll also bring strong technical understanding, stakeholder management skills, and data-driven decision-making to ensure continuous product improvement.
Responsible for driving the development and delivery of impactful, user-focused products from concept to launch.
Responsible for working cross-functionally with engineering, design, marketing, and business stakeholders to define product requirements, manage roadmaps, and ensure successful execution.
Responsible for translating customer and market needs into actionable product strategies, overseeing the product lifecycle, and continuously improving features based on data and feedback.
Responsible for demonstrating strong ownership, technical understanding (such as APIs and cloud infrastructure), and excellent communication skills.
Responsible for balancing customer priorities with company goals and delivering results through structured planning, iteration, and collaboration.
Define product requirements, user stories, and success metrics.
Create and manage timelines, roadmaps, and deliverables.
Communicate project status, blockers, and milestones to stakeholders.
Work closely with clients and partners in a B2B environment, translating complex needs into clear, actionable plans.
Drive continuous improvement through feedback loops and iteration.
Leverage technical knowledge of cloud infrastructure, APIs, and fintech platforms to guide development and architecture decisions.
Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned to you.

Required Skills & Competencies
Roadmapping, backlog management, and feature prioritization
Empathy and emotional intelligence
Understanding of full product lifecycle
Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Competitor and market analysis
SQL for product analytics and data literacy
Active listening and team collaboration
Contributing to go-to-market and business strategy planning
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and APIs
Clear and honest stakeholder communication
Decision-making under ambiguity and iterative improvement
UX fundamentals and user research skills
Accountability and outcome ownership
Aligning technical development with user and business objectives

Required Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field.
4-7 years’ experience in product management within a tech-driven company.
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Agile certification.
Proven expertise in product planning, market research, and customer development.
Prior experience working on B2B digital or cybersecurity products.
Knowledge of tools such as Jira, Figma, Mixpanel, Google Analytics, or similar is an added advantage.