Product Manager
Dalberg Group
Job Title
Product Manager
Business/Department
Dalberg Data Insights
Job Category
Consulting
Location
Nairobi, KE (multi-location)
Closing Date
15/1/2025
Job Description
Maximize your potential. Tackle the world’s toughest problems.
Build expertise in areas that matter to you. Become a global development leader.
ABOUT DALBERG
We are a global group working to build a more sustainable planet and inclusive societies where all people can thrive. As a diverse, purpose-driven community of professionals, it works in collaboration with local communities and global networks to create bold and equitable solutions and develop the next generation of impact leaders. Dalberg brings together strategy and management consulting, equity-centered community design, data, research, implementation, and communications to achieve its mission of solving the most pressing challenges of our time through systemic change. We are from everywhere, at home anywhere - an African and American company as much as an Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and European one.
Dalberg is a place where a diverse mix of talented individuals are able to practice transparency and openness while maintaining independence of thought – whether it’s how you identify, where you come from, the languages you speak, the person you love, or the way you worship. Dalberg is a home where people feel safe, understood, nurtured, and encouraged to grow.
As a team of 640+ people from 55 countries, speaking over 90 languages collectively, with 46%+ female leadership team, Dalberg places diversity, equity and inclusion principles at the heart of our organization and the work we do alongside our clients, partners and communities.
Established in 2001 by experienced private sector consultants, Dalberg operates from 25+ worldwide locations. For more information, please visit Dalberg.
ABOUT DALBERG DATA INSIGHTS
We are seeing an increasing gap in awareness and adoption of AI in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), which can lead to long-term and irreversible digital divide between LMICs and High-Income Countries. At Dalberg Data Insights, we democratize AI access for impactful organizations by:
- Designing AI and data strategies and solutions
- Providing AI literacy training to our clients and partners
- Piloting AI solutions
- Consulting on Responsible AI practices
- Developing & scaling advanced AI solutions, designed to transform data into actionable insights.
- Client Engagement & Relationship Management: Strong experience in managing client relationships, setting clear expectations, and communicating progress and challenges effectively.
- Developing Product Requirement Documentation (PRDs): Proven ability to understand client challenges and translate them into detailed PRDs and actionable requirements for technical team.
- Stakeholder Management: Ability to navigate and coordinate between multiple stakeholders, balancing business needs with technical feasibility.
- Project Management: Experience in managing project timelines, resource allocation, and prioritization of tasks in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and accessible manner.
- Agile Methodology: Experience with Agile/Scrum frameworks to ensure iterative delivery and alignment with client feedback.
- Problem Solving: Proactive approach to identifying potential bottlenecks and addressing challenges in product development and delivery.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, inspire collaboration, and drive projects to successful completion.
- Experience in Development Contexts: Previous experience working in or with development organizations or LMICs.
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with data science tools, techniques, and data infrastructure to facilitate effective communication with technical teams.
- Understanding of Data Products: Deep understanding of the data product lifecycle, including data collection, processing, analytics, and deployment of data-driven solutions.
- AI & Machine Learning: Familiarity with GenAI, machine learning algorithms, and their applications in data products.
- UX/UI Experience: Understanding of UX/UI design principles to ensure user-friendly product development.
- Data Engineering Knowledge: Exposure to data engineering practices for data collection, processing, and storage.
- Familiarity with AI Ethics: Understanding of Responsible AI practices and their application in the development of AI products.
- COMMITMENT 1: We commit to publishing internal Dalberg DEI reports annually, to hold ourselves accountable, report on progress and share lessons from our regional DEI plans.
- COMMITMENT 2: We commit to delivering regular training for all staff (including leadership) on how to engender inclusive workplaces and mitigate unconscious bias.
- COMMITMENT 3: We commit to addressing imbalances in how power and privilege are formally distributed and informally exercised across the firm.
Dalberg Data Insights is the AI and Data Science entity of the Dalberg Group. We are a global group working to build a more inclusive and sustainable world where all people, everywhere, can reach their fullest potential. Comprised of Dalberg Advisors, Dalberg Data Insights, Dalberg Design, Dalberg Implement, Dalberg Media, and Dalberg Research, our businesses approach problems differently and work together to create impact on a scale.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Product Manager for our AI and data product suite, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between our clients and our technical teams. You will engage closely with clients to understand their challenges, needs, and objectives, and translate these into actionable product requirements. Your ability to build strong client relationships and communicate effectively will be essential in delivering solutions that truly make an impact.
You will lead cross-functional teams by coordinating with data scientists, engineers, and project managers to ensure the products we develop align with the client needs and are delivered on time. Your primary focus will be managing the product lifecycle—from ideation to deployment—while keeping client satisfaction and stakeholder alignment at the forefront.
Working in an agile and collaborative environment, you will facilitate continuous feedback between clients and internal teams, ensuring that our products evolve to meet market needs. Ultimately, you will play a key role in expanding the reach of AI-driven data solutions in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, enhancing our clients’ ability to make data-informed decisions for greater impact.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
Anyone fulfilling the essential qualifications is encouraged to apply.
We do not expect candidates to meet all desired qualifications.
At Dalberg Data Insights, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environment. Our mission is to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in the world using AI and data, and we need a passionate, driven individual to lead our GenAI initiatives. If you are a problem-solver with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for using AI to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Our current opportunities for this role are at Nairobi and Europe (Remote). You must have authorization to work in the country to which you are applying.
No Cover letter needed.
Please submit your application at https://join.augmentimpact.ai/apply/154 by 11:59PM EST on 15th January 2025.
During the same recruitment period, please only apply to one position at Dalberg. This position should be the role best suited to your current professional experience and to your first preference location.
Candidate applications will be considered on a rolling basis. A candidate’s specific title and level of entry will be assessed during the interview process.
Dalberg values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, background, or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.
Owing to the large number of applications we receive, unfortunately, only successful candidates will be contacted.
How to apply to this job Apply at https://join.augmentimpact.ai/apply/154
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