Product Director for SIFA
Quick answer
Educate! is hiring a remote Senior Product Director (East Africa preferred) to lead the strategy and scale of their AI-powered youth entrepreneurship product, SIFA.
- Role
- Product Director for SIFA
- Organization
- Educate!
- Location
- Remote (East Africa preferred)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
Educate! is seeking a Product Director to lead the strategic development and scaling of SIFA, an AI-powered business coaching product for youth micro-entrepreneurs in Africa. This role involves guiding the product from MVP to a portfolio backbone by setting investment strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and overseeing rigorous impact evaluations. The successful candidate will leverage data and research to make high-stakes product decisions while fostering a culture of continuous learning and experimentation.
What you'll do
- Own the full strategic direction and product roadmap for SIFA from MVP to scale.
- Manage and develop a high-performing cross-functional team of designers, engineers, and product associates.
- Lead evidence-based decision-making and rigorous impact evaluations, including RCT readiness.
- Present investment cases and strategic recommendations to the Investment Committee.
- Drive stakeholder alignment across technical, impact, and organizational leadership teams.
What it takes
- 10+ years of experience in product management or leadership roles.
- Strong track record of shaping strategic direction for complex or multi-product portfolios.
- Deep expertise in lean startup methodologies, design thinking, and agile product development.
- Highly analytical with the ability to synthesize financial, qualitative, and quantitative data.
- Proven experience building and managing teams in an environment of continuous learning.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Vibrant, mission-driven environment, professional learning & growth opportunities, and competitive benefits based on location.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a remote role, with a preference for candidates based in East Africa.
What is the nature of this employment?
This is a fixed-term contract position with the potential for extension depending on performance.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is competitive and based on experience, though a specific salary range was not disclosed in the posting.
How do I apply?
The organization is accepting applications on a rolling basis and encourages interested candidates to apply through their career portal as soon as possible.
How to apply
Apply directly on Educate!'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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