Vice President of Product

Are you a visionary leader with robust experience as a Product Director or VP of Product, passionate about leveraging technology to create social impact? If so, we invite you to explore our VP of Product opportunity and lead our talented product teams towards innovative outcomes

The Company

Tiko (previously known as Triggerise) believes in a world where all youth have the power to choose where, when, and how they meet their sexual reproductive health needs. Our digital platform delivers scalable and verifiable sexual reproductive health services for young people in 5 main markets in Sub Saharan Africa - Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Africa and Burkina Faso. We work together with local communities and use nudges like reminders, discounts, and reward points to encourage our users to access and use sexual and reproductive health services. We also support our users in becoming micro-entrepreneurs and adding value to their economies.

Tiko has offices in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, the Netherlands and Portugal. Globally, our team consists of 160 enthusiastic, international colleagues. Whether you are working from our biggest office in Nairobi, the fast-growing office in South Africa, or from home, our people are young and our culture is global and dynamic. Our work environment is fast-paced, informal, and friendly. You can learn more about what being part of Tiko is like here.

For this role, we are looking for applicants based in Kenya or South Africa.

The JobWe are looking for a strategic and experienced VP of Product to lead our product teams. This individual will directly manage two Product Directors, one focused on our platform and the other on Data teams, and will indirectly oversee seven Product Managers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Product Management, with experience working on impactful, tech-driven products, preferably within the digital health space or a strong understanding of how non-profits operate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the product management function, setting a clear vision aligned with business objectives and ensuring product initiatives drive company growth.
• Develop and execute a cohesive product strategy, focusing on market demands, customer success, and competitive positioning.
• Manage and mentor product leaders, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team and developing talent within the product organisation.
• Oversee product roadmaps and ensure alignment with business priorities, technology strategies, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Act as the key interface for executive leadership and stakeholders, ensuring product initiatives align with broader business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with tech, marketing, operations, and MERL teams to drive seamless execution of product initiatives.
• Define and monitor KPIs, making data-driven decisions to optimize product success and mitigate risks.
• Stay informed of industry trends, fostering a culture of innovation to ensure the product portfolio remains competitive and innovative.

About YouYou are passionate about creating social impact through technology and have a strong ability to balance strategic vision with day-to-day operational execution. With proven leadership and people management skills, you excel at mentoring and guiding senior product teams, driving them towards impactful and innovative outcomes.

Requeriments:

• 10+ years of experience in product management, with a strong track record of leading and mentoring senior product teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute product strategies that align with business goals and drive innovation.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between various business departments.
• Expertise in managing and overseeing product roadmaps, balancing long-term business priorities with regulatory compliance and market needs.
• Deep understanding of industry regulations, privacy standards, and risk management strategies related to product development.
• Ability to communicate product vision and updates effectively across the organisation and act as a product evangelist both internally and externally.
• Experience leading and scaling product teams, preferably in an international or multi-cultural context.
• Experience working on impact-driven products, ideally in digital health or with a deep understanding of non-profits.
• Proficient in written and spoken English

Recruitment Process

Introductory call with recruiter | Two interviews with the Tech Team

The Rewards

At Tiko we believe in being open, also when it comes to salaries. The monthly gross salary bracket for this position is R143,647 - R239,400 in South Africa, and  Ksh855,780 - Ksh1,426,300 in Kenya, plus benefits. We will offer you a salary in this bracket depending on your level of experience and how it relates to your future colleagues.

In addition to your monthly salary, we offer you:

• Great secondary benefits
• A personal development budget.
• Unlimited holidays, if you can make it work with your team you’re good to go.
• Growth opportunities.
• A product to help shape as we grow, to leave your mark on how we do things.
• A vision that we trust that you will do your job without us having to invent unnecessary rules and regulations.

The Details

Interested? Apply now below! Want more information? Check out our website or contact our Global Recruiter. We only accept applications through the apply links, not by email.

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Tiko prioritizes integrity in our workplace and respects your privacy.

Tiko is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour by its employees at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This is why we will do reference and background screening checks on successful candidates before hiring. Tiko also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme_. As part of this scheme, we will request information from your previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during your employment, or incidents under investigation when you left employment. By applying for this position, you confirm you have read and understood these recruitment procedures.
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We value your privacy and understand the importance of safeguarding your personal data. We invite you to review our privacy notice for the recruitment process to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data during the recruitment process. Click here to view the document. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our privacy notice.

Keywords

Product ManagementStrategic LeadershipProduct StrategyCross-functional CollaborationData-driven DecisionsInnovationSocial ImpactPeople ManagementRegulatory ComplianceRisk Management