Product Manager (Deployment Strategist)

Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary Culture Vision Statement: Our Africa Tech and Digital team is a dynamic community of self-starters and innovators who embrace change and the constant evolution of technology. We are committed to fostering an environment where curiosity thrives and creativity is celebrated. By leveraging AI-assisted tools and respecting diverse perspectives, we drive collaborative success while enhancing our collective knowledge and skills. We believe in the power of technology to transform and improve our processes, always seeking to challenge the status quo. Together, we work with urgency and empathy, united in our mission to create impactful solutions that benefit our firm and our clients. Role Overview: As a Product Manager (Deployment Strategist) you’ll own the successful delivery of Ai and software solutions for enterprise customers, turning ambitious AI initiatives into real, measurable outcomes. You’ll lead complex implementations from early scoping through production launch, working closely with customers and internal teams to align on requirements, timelines, and success metrics. You’ll ensure that each deployment is well-coordinated, executed on time, and set up to scale. This role is ideal for people who enjoy operating at the intersection of technology, execution, and customer collaboration, and who take pride in making complex projects land smoothly. What You’ll Do: 1. Own and lead delivery of Product development for Africa Technology and AI delivery for customers 2. Scope requirements, success metrics, and integration plans for POCs and onboardings 3. Coordinate platform implementation, integrations, and agent refinement toward production launches 4. Align Product, Engineering, and customer teams on deliverables, timelines, and SLAs 5. Track progress, manage risks, and remove blockers throughout the delivery lifecycle 6. Monitor application performance in production and drive follow-up improvements 7. Identify and develop new use cases with customers to expand adoption and impact What We’re Looking For 1. Experience in technical program/project/product management, delivery, consulting, financial services, or fast-growing startups 2. Strong product management, Agile and analysis skills 3. Comfort working with technical concepts such as APIs, data flows, and system integrations 4. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and keep complex projects moving forward 5. Proactive, hands-on mindset and interest in AI-driven products 6. Ability to simplify and clearly communicate complex problems, options, and trade‑offs 7. Strong stakeholder facilitation and alignment skills across business, risk, and technology 8. Understanding of end‑to‑end systems and downstream impacts of change 9. Confidence balancing delivery speed with governance, quality, and risk considerations 10. Ability to drive convergence from multiple views into a single, executable plan 11. Ability to facilitate Design Thinking or Innovation Workshop sessions Nice to Have 1. Engineering background or prior hands-on technical experience 2. Start-up mindset within corporate environment 3. Experience supporting production software launches and ongoing operations Qualifications:  1. A bachelor's degree / diploma in IT, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field 2. Certifications in industry standard Product Management & Agile certifications would be advantageous 3. Project management certification What’s in it for you: 1. Work at the forefront of AI within enterprise-scale environments 2. High impact role with direct exposure to complex, real-world AI products 3. Be part of a dynamic, high-performing team in a reputable organisation Travel Requirements Up to 20% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Job Posting End Date December 31, 2026 Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.