SaaS Product Manager

About

Prestigious Consulting Group is seeking a delivery-focused SaaS Product Manager to oversee the continued development, completion, and launch of a digital platform connecting African researchers, innovators, and businesses to mentorship, funding, and commercialisation opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• At least 7 years of relevant Product Management experience
• Proven experience working with software developers and designers to deliver digital products or SaaS solutions
• Demonstrable experience managing an MVP or significant product release from development through testing and deployment
• Strong practical knowledge of Agile/Scrum, backlog prioritisation, sprint management, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Experience coordinating product testing, defect tracking, and release readiness
• Proficiency with product management tools such as Jira, Linear, Trello, Asana, or equivalent platforms
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive delivery in a remote environment

Responsibilities

• Review existing product documentation, roadmap, completed features, and outstanding development tasks
• Establish a prioritised roadmap for completing and launching the MVP
• Coordinate developers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver agreed product milestones
• Translate business requirements into clear product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Manage the product backlog, sprint planning, reviews, and delivery tracking
• Coordinate functional testing and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Provide regular updates on completed work, outstanding tasks, delivery timelines, and risks
• Collaborate with designers to ensure product features meet user needs