Product Specialist

About this role

The role of Product Specialist at Estuary Business Solutions (EBS) in Lagos involves supporting the planning, development, implementation, enhancement and lifecycle management of the company’s digital products and technology solutions. The position acts as a link between clients, business stakeholders, software development teams, UI/UX designers, QA engineers and project managers to ensure timely delivery that meets business goals and delivers a good user experience. The person will translate business requirements into functional product specifications, assist with product delivery and contribute to IT product and solution design, while monitoring performance and seeking ongoing improvements. It also includes exploring new product ideas and partnerships by tracking market trends, customer needs and competitive developments to grow revenue and strengthen the product portfolio. The candidate should have substantial experience in product management or related roles and be able to engage across cross-functional teams and with clients. The employer is an IT and business services consultancy serving private and public sector clients in Lagos.

What you would do

• Support the development and execution of product roadmaps.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Identify customer pain points and suggest technology solutions.
• Help define product vision and business objectives.
• Assist in prioritising product features based on value.
• Identify market trends and new product opportunities; propose concepts and business cases.
• Assess feasibility, demand, revenue potential and fit of proposed products.
• Gather and document business and functional requirements.
• Facilitate requirement gathering with clients and stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements for development teams.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in product management, product ownership or business analysis.
• Professional certifications in product management, Scrum, Agile or related areas are a plus.
• Experience in IT consulting, software development, system integration or digital transformation environment.
• Experience supporting enterprise software implementation projects.

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