iHUB is a globally recognized innovation center that’s part of the Co-Creation Hub, dedicated to accelerating the application of social capital and technology to enhance economic prosperity in Kenya and across the continent. We are committed to leapfrogging the African tech & entrepreneurship scene by creating an environment of experimentation, helping innovators build market-relevant solutions and connecting organizations and people

At iHUB, we are committed to playing a critical role in fast-tracking the African technology entrepreneurship scene by creating an environment of trust and experimentation that facilitates the growth of entrepreneurs and their companies. 

We have been at the forefront of innovation, being the main catalyst for regional technology acceleration and a role model for tech hubs in emerging markets since 2010. In 2019 iHUB became part of a wider collective of Co-Creation Hub Africa (CcHUB), which includes Design Lab in Rwanda, & CcHUB Namibia, Elimu, Syndicate & Growth Capital; all these companies collectively contribute to stimulating innovation and the application of technology across Africa for social impact across diverse sectors.  Together as CcHUB, we are Innovating for African Economic prosperity.

CcHUB’s Venture Studio is committed to advancing foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) across Sub-Saharan Africa through innovative edtech solutions. By working closely with early- and growth-stage startups, we ensure these solutions are scalable, pedagogically sound, and impactful for underserved communities.

We seek a technically skilled and mission-driven Senior Technical Product Manager to join our Venture Studio team. In this role, you will provide strategic and technical product guidance to our portfolio startups, helping them design, develop, and optimize high-quality FLN edtech products. This position requires software engineering and product management expertise to ensure solutions are effective, scalable, and aligned with educational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Product Strategy & Development

   • Guide startups in defining and implementing a technical product roadmap aligned with the broader FLN goals of the Venture Studio.

   • Conduct technical research and competitive analysis to inform product features, architecture choices, and innovation in FLN solutions.

   • Support startups in balancing technical constraints with user needs to build solutions that are scalable, reliable, and impactful.

2. Product Design and Optimization

   • Provide guidance on product architecture, UX/UI design, and backend/frontend development, ensuring user-centric and engaging learning experiences.

   • Advise startups on selecting appropriate technology stacks, frameworks, and tools to enhance product performance, accessibility, and adaptability.

   • Lead startups in technical optimization, including A/B testing, load testing, and performance tuning, to improve product functionality and user satisfaction.

3. Product Lifecycle Management

   • Manage the end-to-end technical product lifecycle, from defining requirements and prioritizing features to managing releases and post-launch optimization.

   • Establish sprint goals, timelines, and deliverables for startups to maintain development momentum and meet key milestones.

   • Ensure alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders, promoting an agile, iterative approach to product development.

4. Pedagogical Integration and Content Adaptation

   • Work with education and pedagogy experts to ensure that the technical elements of products meet pedagogical standards and support literacy and numeracy learning outcomes.

   • Guide startups in integrating adaptive learning features, assessments, and analytics to personalize learning experiences for users with diverse needs.

   • Help optimize content delivery methods (e.g., offline access, mobile-first design) for low-resource settings to maximize reach and impact.

5. Technical Support and Mentorship

   • Provide hands-on technical mentorship to startup teams, helping them overcome development challenges and improve coding, architecture, and design practices.

   • Facilitate technical workshops and training sessions to elevate the capabilities of portfolio startups in product development, DevOps, and best practices.

   • Encourage and support startups in adopting modern development processes, tools, and coding standards to improve product quality and development efficiency.

6. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

   • Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Product Development, Research, and Education, to support integrated product development.

   • Act as a technical point of contact for external stakeholders, including educational institutions, government entities, and corporate partners.

   • Assist in connecting startups with external technical advisors, vendors, and resources to expand their technical capabilities.

7. Performance Monitoring and Reporting

   • Set technical KPIs for product performance, scalability, and learning outcomes, and support startups in tracking and optimizing for these metrics.

   • Analyze user and system data to identify technical improvements, guide product enhancements, and improve FLN engagement and retention.

   • Generate regular technical progress reports and share updates with leadership and external stakeholders as needed.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Product Management, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.

• Experience:

  • 8+ years in software engineering, with hands-on experience in backend/frontend development, system architecture, and design, and/or 8+ years in technical product management in a product-led startup, managing complex technical products from ideation to launch and beyond.

• Skills:

  • Deep knowledge of technology stacks, software development processes, and architecture design.

  • Proficient in user-centered design, UX/UI principles, and data-driven product optimization.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with experience in agile methodologies.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and translate complex technical concepts.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with venture studios, acceleration, and/or incubation programs, providing product guidance and mentorship to early-stage startups.

  • Background in edtech products, especially those focused on foundational literacy and numeracy or related educational areas.

  • Knowledge of adaptive learning technologies, digital content delivery, and low-resource technology design.

  • Familiarity with scaling and maintaining products in low-resource settings across SSA.

What we offer

• Opportunity to drive impactful edtech solutions for literacy and numeracy across Sub-Saharan Africa.

• A collaborative work environment with access to leading edtech professionals and resources.

• Competitive compensation and benefits, with a focus on professional development and growth.