Head of Product

Summary

Join Djamo, a company revolutionizing African banking, as their Head of Product. Reporting to the CPO, you will lead the product management team, setting the vision, strategy, and execution. You will translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives, manage and mentor product managers, and ensure smooth coordination across various departments. Your responsibilities encompass overseeing the product lifecycle, championing data-driven decisions, and implementing scalable processes. You will also contribute to go-to-market strategies and talent development. Djamo offers a collaborative and fun environment with a strong team spirit and a culture of continuous employee development. The role involves contributing to the rapid expansion of a start-up in French-speaking Africa and positively impacting millions of people.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in product leadership, including managing product managers and designers
• Proven track record of launching successful digital products in fast-paced environments
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Highly user-centric, analytical, and strategic thinker
• Fluent in French and English
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organisation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working in an agile model
• Robust and willing to get their hands dirty to achieve their objectives

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve Djamo’s product vision and roadmap in close partnership with executive leadership
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable, prioritized initiatives for the product team
• Set clear goals and success metrics for the product departments and drive accountability through regular reviews
• Represent the product in strategic planning, company updates, and board-level discussions
• Manage and mentor product managers, supporting their team growth and performance
• Build a strong, cross-functional product culture grounded in user empathy, rapid learning, and collaboration
• Ensure smooth coordination between Product, Design, Engineering, Marketing, Customer Success, and Operations
• Oversee the full product lifecycle from discovery to delivery, ensuring alignment with user needs and business goals
• Ensure design excellence and consistency across the entire product experience
• Champion a strong culture of testing, experimentation, and data-informed decision making
• Define and implement scalable processes for product discovery, prioritization, and delivery
• Develop talent pipelines and hiring plans in collaboration with HR
• Support go-to-market strategies with clear positioning, communication, and internal readiness

Preferred Qualifications

A strong background in digital product design or UX is a plus

Benefits

• Balance between autonomy and collaboration, insight and intuition, work and life
• Working in small, open, and friendly teams to create valued products and services
• An ethical and stimulating environment
• Contribute to the rapid expansion of a start-up in French-speaking Africa
• Have a positive impact on millions of people by offering simple and fair banking services
• A collaborative and fun environment with a strong team spirit and a culture of continuous employee development