About the Role
Arewa Trade and Investment Promotion Council, in partnership with the African Institute of AI and Enterprise Transformation (AIET Africa), is seeking a visionary Head of Products. In this pivotal executive leadership role, you will spearhead the product strategy, vision, and execution for our growing ecosystem of digital platforms across fintech, commerce, trade, education, investment, and mining. Working closely with the CEO, you will initially take direct ownership of six working prototypes, guiding them from development to successful market deployment while establishing a world-class product culture.
Key Responsibilities- Define and execute the overarching product vision, roadmap, and launch sequence for a diverse, multi-sector digital portfolio.
- Act as the primary Product Owner for six core platforms, managing launch scopes, backlogs, user stories, beta testing, and go-live strategies.
- Ensure seamless integration of shared platform infrastructure for identity, payments, data, and AI across all products.
- Embed robust security, compliance, and exceptional user experience into every stage of the product lifecycle.
- Hire, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of Product Owners as the organization scales.
- Collaborate with Commercial and Media Leads to drive pricing, market positioning, and user acquisition.
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in product management, with at least 4 years leading product teams or managing a diverse product portfolio.
- Proven track record of successfully launching multiple products from early development to active users across various sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to remain hands-on, writing detailed user stories and managing backlogs effectively.
- Strong technical and data fluency, including a solid understanding of AI integration and platform thinking.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as fintech, investment, or data protection within the African market.
- Deep contextual understanding of Nigerian and broader African digital consumers and economic landscapes.
- Competitive salary accompanied by performance-based bonuses and comprehensive HMO coverage.
- Pension plan, dedicated learning and development budget, and professional growth opportunities.
- Opportunity to shape an entire product portfolio from day one with a direct seat at the leadership table.
- Dynamic work environment driving technological innovation and economic transformation across northern Nigeria and beyond.