Senior Product Program Manager (Remote) at Andela Nigeria

Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, Rwanda and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Product Program Manager

Location: Remote

About the Role

Work in line with the company’s annual and quarterly planning processes for Product and Engineering, establishing OKRs as they align with company strategic drivers
Lead programs and projects within the organization; understanding current status at any given point in time, facilitating decision making and critical issues, and looking ahead to confirm staffing and budget
Own status reporting, governance, proactive risk identification and risk mitigation
Drive processes and documentation and delivery the organization, adhering to company-wide templates and methods and using existing tools
Serve as a subject matter authority for given teams, handling inquiries and developing action plans to address them, and assisting with the preparation and dissemination of all presentations and communications
Support team members, senior leaders, and the Chief Product Technology Officer (CPTO) regarding interpersonal climate, project updates, proposals, planning, and reporting
Drive the program portfolio and ensure seamless interaction with other teams across the company
Provide support and mentorship (when applicable) to the CPTO and senior leaders on in-flight activities or upcoming initiatives, helping drive strategic direction with the most impact on the organization
Ensure the teams are adhering to corporate processes, documentation, templates, and reporting requirements
Partner with the M&A team on any potential M&A activities and act as the integration lead for the organization
Become a change management champion and ensure positive reception to, and adoption of, Andela-wide changes
Help drive common and repeatable approaches that make it simpler for the teams and leaders, allowing them to focus on big picture problems
Drive a unified culture, encouraging joint ownership of the business and technical requirements for a robust and innovative product

Requirements:
As the ideal candidate for this role you:

Have a proven track record working in software development, technology consulting, or software product management company in a leadership role
Program management experience across a large portfolio, demonstrating growth and scale
Experience working in marketplaces is nice to have
Have experience efficiently working remotely
Have a strong analytical and data-driven approach to problem-solving
Are passionate about the evolving technology landscape and enjoy bring to bear advancements to address business problems
Have outstanding communication (English, verbal, and written)
People that have been successful in similar roles at Andela display energy, drive, and passion to succeed.
Have the ability to build rapport and connect with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
Have excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits

Fully Remote work culture – we hire globally and all of our roles are fully remote!
Bring your own device stipend – buy your own laptop with funds from Andela
Quarterly work from home stipends
Flexible working hours
Equity (as a part of compensation package)
Healthcare, 401k / pension (US only)
Andela Affinity Groups
Growth & development paths
Generous Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Compassionate Leave
And more to come! We’re on a journey to reimagine global benefits at Andela