VP Technology & Products at Pula

At Pula, we are radically restructuring agricultural insurance, using technology to insure the previously unbanked, uninsured, untapped market of 1.5 billion smallholders worldwide. We work in eight countries across Africa and Asia, and in 2017 alone, we facilitated crop and livestock insurance cover to 611,000 farmers in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Malawi. We are recruiting to fill the following position below:

 

VP Technology & Products

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldData, Business Analysis and AI 

Product Vision and Strategy

  • Define and execute the product vision and technology roadmap for Pula's data services, ensuring solutions are scalable, cost-effective, and aligned with business goals. 
  • Lead the introduction of data as a product, defining clear value propositions and ensuring technology enables successful delivery.
  • Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle from conception through to market launch, ensuring products are innovative, user-centric, and leverage AI to solve real-world problems.
  • Build and maintain integrated product platforms for data collection, processing, and visualization, balancing innovation with practicality.
  • Continuously evaluate market needs and emerging technologies to maintain Pula's competitive edge in the DaaS space.
  • Develop and execute the product strategy with a deep integration of AI technologies. Lead the transition of AI from a technological tool to a core component of business models.

Platform Development and Scalability

  • Guide the development of customer-facing dashboards and backend systems, ensuring they meet client needs and scale effectively.
  • Oversee product architecture decisions to optimize for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure product strategy drives system integration across departments.

Client-Centric Solutions Design

  • Engage with clients to understand their challenges and translate their needs into compelling product solutions.
  • Partner with the commercial team to demonstrate the value proposition of Pula's data services.
  • Act as a bridge between product, technical, and business stakeholders, driving alignment on product direction.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing product and tech team. Foster an environment of creativity, excellence, and continuous learning, particularly in AI and related technologies.
  • Partner closely with other leaders, including the Head of Commercial Data Solutions and the ExCo, to align priorities and deliverables.
  • Develop internal talent by mentoring team members and championing a product-led approach to problem-solving.

Stakeholder Engagement and Commercial Alignment

  • Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and business models to keep our offerings competitive.
  • Work closely with other C-suite executives, board members, and external partners to align product strategy with business goals. Communicate complex technical concepts in a way that excites and educates stakeholders.
  • Champion the use of AI within product lines; be a thought leader in applying AI to create new revenue streams and business models. 
  • Contribute to the development of proposals, presentations, and solutions that showcase Pula's capabilities.
  • Question assumptions and ensure product investments align with broader strategic and commercial goals.

Who you are

Must Have Experience and Skills

  • Proven success in leading product strategy and development for data services, with experience in DaaS or consumer research industries
  • Proven track record in developing or managing products
  • Demonstrated passion and know-how in AI.
  • Strong background in product development for data platforms, including dashboards and integrations
  • Demonstrated ability to guide the design and implementation of scalable and cost-effective solutions
  • Excellent client-facing skills, with the ability to understand customer needs and shape product strategy accordingly
  • Start-up mindset: thrives in lean environments, prioritizes pragmatism over perfection, and is comfortable wearing multiple hats
  • Stakeholder engagement expertise, with experience navigating complex product and business challenges.
  • Ability to foster innovation and manage risk in a dynamic tech landscape.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience as Head of Product, VP Technology, or similar role in a data-focused organization.
  • Strong technical understanding of AI technologies and their applications.
  • Deep product orientation, balancing technical feasibility with customer-centricity
  • Familiarity with agricultural, insurance, or consumer research sectors is an advantage

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Pula on job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io to apply

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