Product Manager_Sierra Leone, Liberia, or the Republic of Benin

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Energicity Corp is looking for a driven, organized, and inventive Product Manager to join our Innovation Team. You will own the full product lifecycle, from early-stage discovery through to launch, across both hardware and software products, with a strong emphasis on AI integrations and AI-native products. You will work closely with our operations, engineering, and market development teams to shape high-impact technology products that improve our ability to provide energy to rural customers across West Africa. 

Energicity Corp is a leading renewable energy services business that provides sustainable, reliable electricity to rural communities without grid access. We design, construct, and operate solar minigrids across West Africa. We deliver high-quality electricity services that enable communities to thrive through: Better health services through access to more modern healthcare equipment, vaccines, and light for night activities, notable improvements in primary and secondary education, and income-generating opportunities for rural entrepreneurs and smallholder farmers. 

Energicity Corp’s Innovation Team proudly designs, builds, and implements all of our metering technology and companion customer and performance management software in-house. Meters are built in our Freetown, Sierra Leone meter building studio. We are excited to welcome an excellent Product Manager to drive our upcoming high-impact technology rollout.

THE COMPANY’S CORE VALUES ARE:

  • Excellence and Integrity
  • Learning and Innovation
  • Teamwork
  • Customer-Centricity

JOB TITLE: Innovation Product Manager, Energicity Corp

LOCATION: Ideally based in Benin, Sierra Leone, or Liberia; will consider remote across West Africa.        

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Own the end-to-end product roadmap for hardware and software initiatives, aligning cross-functional teams around a clear vision and measurable milestones.
  • Lead discovery and definition phases: conduct user research, competitive analysis, and stakeholder interviews to uncover opportunities and validate product direction.
  • Define and ship AI-native product features, working directly with engineers to translate model capabilities into delightful user experiences.
  • Collaborate with engineers on product specifications, prototype reviews, and field readiness — understanding the specific constraints and rhythms of physical product development.
  • Support go-to-market strategy, including pricing, positioning, launch planning, and post-launch iteration.
  • Monitor product performance through data, user feedback, and market signals; act decisively on what you learn.
  • Use project management and product tooling (Jira, Asana, or equivalent) to keep teams aligned, unblocked, and shipping.
  • Communicate clearly and confidently across all levels of the organization, including our senior management team.

QUALIFICATIONS:  EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification required: 4+ years of experience as a Product Manager, with a demonstrated track record of successfully delivering high-quality hardware and software products to market.

  • Experience in product management: prototyping cycles, manufacturing constraints, supply chain considerations, and the interplay between hardware and software.
  • Hands-on experience designing or launching AI-native products where intelligence is core to the user value proposition.
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken) at a professional level.
  • Proficiency with modern product and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, or similar).
  • Strong analytical skills: comfort with data, A/B testing, and defining success metrics.
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills

Core Compentencie::

  • French language proficiency (professional level), enabling you to engage with our French-speaking team members.
  • Knowledge of or passion for the renewable energy industry, familiarity with solar, battery storage, grid infrastructure, or adjacent domains.
  • Experience working in a startup environment where speed and ambiguity are constants.
  • Background in technical disciplines (engineering, computer science) that helps you partner effectively with hardware and software engineers.
  • Experience scaling hardware and software products across new markets.
  • Experience in product management of AI server hardware projects.

If you are looking for a challenging and motivated team to join one of Africa’s leading solar mini-grids and help us rapidly scale the organisation across multiple countries, please send your CV and cover letter to info@energicityconsulting.com

For any questions regarding the role, please contact akhess@energicityconsulting.com.

Please ensure that the subject line reads ‘Application for the Position of Customer Support Officer.’ Referees and previous employers of successful candidates will be contacted. Each application should include the current email addresses and phone numbers of the referees.

Closing Date: 13th May  2026.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

A successful candidate for this position will be screened and required to sign the Energicity Safeguarding Policy.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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