General Product Manager Job at AccelerateTv

Accelerate is the youth haven for the cool kids, creatives, doers, thinkers and everyone in between. We have built a reputation on being a consistent source of information and inspiration in the fashion, music and entertainment culture of Nigeria/African, both on the continent and beyond.

As a multi media outlet we pride ourselves in Entertaining, Educating and Empowering our audience by documenting Nigerian/African stories and pop culture, all the while keeping a close eye on the establishment and championing the new.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: General Product Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Role Description

• This is a full-time General Product Manager role located on-site in Lagos for a subsidiary business called Accelerate Plus.
• The General Product Manager will be responsible for developing and executing product strategies, conducting market research, leading cross-functional teams, defining product requirements, and monitoring product performance.
• Assess and manage the risks/threats to the Accelerate Plus platform.
• Oversee content curation, moderation, and management on the platform.
• Oversee content acquisition, sponsorships, and partnerships.
• Create product road map and strategy implementation plan.
• The General Product Manager will also work closely with the sales, marketing, and engineering teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing success in the market.
• Implement business strategies, plans and procedures within Accelerate Plus
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.
• Manage and ensure the highest professional level of service delivery.
• Establish policies that promote Accelerate Plus’ culture and vision.
• Help with recruiting new staff members, when necessary, in line with the HR Policies within Accelerate Plus
• Negotiate agreements and contracts for the business unit.
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication within the business unit.
• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
• Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (HR, Finance)
• Assess and minimize risks to Accelerate Plus.
• Set strategic goals for Accelerate Plus
• Participate in expansion activities on behalf of the business unit (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
• Work with the CEO in the capital raise process, forging strategic partnerships and relationships with clients, vendors, banks, investors and all other professional business relationships.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• At least 7 yearsExperience in product management, including developing and executing product strategies
• Master's Degree is an added advantage.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Experience in conducting market research to identify opportunities and inform product decisions
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision making
• Excellent project management skills to ensure successful product launches and ongoing success in the market
• Experience in the media or entertainment industry is preferred
• Experience with technology or software products is beneficial.

Method of Applocation
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume, Cover Letter, and a portfolio showcasing your relevant work to: recruitment@acceleratetv.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.