Position: Product Manager, Software

Reporting to: Head of Product

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Type: Full-time

About SunCulture

Founded in 2012, SunCulture’s Vision is to build a world where people take control of their environment in rewarding and sustainable ways. SunCulture does this by developing and commercializing life changing technology that solves the biggest daily challenges for the world's 570 million smallholder farming households. We are the largest distributor of solar water pumps / solar irrigation for smallholder farmers in Africa and were selected by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2021. Here is a good explainer video recently made by CNBC. Over the last 5 years the company has grown significantly and now employs 400+ people around the world.

About the Role

SunCulture specializes in providing innovative software solutions that support solar power irrigation systems and other related products. As a Software Product Manager, you will be responsible for driving the development and launch of software products that complement our hardware solutions, enabling smallholder farmers to maximize the benefits of our technology. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define product strategies, manage the product lifecycle, and ensure the successful delivery of software products that meet the needs of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the software product strategy and roadmap in alignment with SunCulture’s overall business goals.

• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to develop and launch high-quality software products that integrate seamlessly with our hardware solutions.

• Conduct market research, analyze customer needs, and identify new software product opportunities across our target user base and markets.

• Manage the entire software product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and post-launch support

• Ensure software product quality and performance meet or exceed customer expectations and align with SunCulture’s brand promise.

• Work with external partners, suppliers, and vendors to source and integrate software components and tools.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and the competitive landscape to ensure our software products remain innovative and relevant.

Does this sound like you?

• You are a hands-on leader with a strong blend of business and technical acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to execute tactically.

• You have a passion for creating impactful software solutions, particularly in markets like Sub-Saharan Africa.

• You have experience in product management, particularly in software development, with a preference for those who have worked on integrated hardware and software solutions.

• You’re entrepreneurial, self-driven, and demonstrate strong ownership of your projects.

• You are a confident and competent leader, with a proven ability to lead and mentor teams.

• You have excellent communication skills across various mediums.

• You can switch between creative and analytical thinking to achieve the best results.

• You have a strong understanding of the technical architecture of complex software applications, including web and/or mobile platforms.