Senior Product Owner

We are looking for a Senior Product Owner to lead two AI learning digital initiatives: 1. Re-development of the Enterprise Challenge Game - an interactive entrepreneurship simulation being rebuilt for modern, multi-platform learning. 2. AI-Enabled WhatsApp Learning Platform - an adaptive, chatbot-based learning tool integrating large language models (LLMs) to personalise youth learning journeys at scale. This is a high-impact role for an experienced leader who can bridge product, technology, and education, managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver meaningful digital innovation globally. 10+ years of experience in product management and project management, ideally in edtech, digital learning, or social innovation Proven track record managing end-to-end digital product builds (game, app, or AI/chatbot platforms). Strong understanding of agile delivery, sprint planning, and stakeholder management. Experience coordinating multi-country and multi-partner projects. Excellent communication, The Senior Product Owner will oversee the planning, design, development, and rollout of an interactive entrepreneurship simulation and an AI-enabled learning platform. This role involves managing cross-functional teams and ensuring the solutions are relevant and accessible across various contexts.

Product Management, Project Management, Agile Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication, Problem Solving, End-to-End Product Delivery, Digital Learning, AI Integration, Educational Games, Chatbots, Data Protection, UX/UI, problem-solving, and vendor management skills. Willingness to travel to multiple countries to conduct UAT sessions and scale the MVP. Excellent skills in stakeholder communication. Experience in risk management, dependency tracking, and delivery reporting. Strong leadership and facilitation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification (PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe PM/PO) preferred. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline. The candidate must have multiple years of experience in setting up, leading and successfully delivering initiatives from the top-tier Management Consulting firm Desirable Experience with educational games, AI chatbots, or LLM-based solutions. Knowledge of UX/UI, localisation, and accessibility best practices. Familiarity with data integration, analytics, and impact reporting. Prior experience with NGOs, international development, or social enterprises. Program Leadership Oversee end-to-end planning, design, development, and rollout of both the game and chatbot platforms. Define delivery roadmaps, milestones, and success metrics across multiple geographies. Lead agile sprints and manage cross-functional teams of developers, designers, and content specialists. Stakeholder & Vendor Management Coordinate between internal teams, delivery partners, and external vendors Engage with educators, mentors, and youth to ensure solutions are relevant, inclusive, and context-specific. Technical & Quality Oversight Collaborate with architects to define requirements, test functionality, and maintain delivery quality. Ensure both solutions are accessible across devices, languages, and connectivity settings. Manage risk, data protection, and ethical AI compliance throughout project lifecycle. Reporting & Evaluation Produce program dashboards or status reports. Capture learnings, best practices, and impact metrics to inform future phases and scale-up. Identify re-usable IP. Product & Delivery Leadership Senior Product Owner Digital Product Management End-to-End Product Delivery Product Roadmapping MVP Definition & Scaling Multi-stream Programme Leadership Cross-functional Team Leadership Delivery Management Outcome-driven Delivery Stakeholder Alignment Project & Programme Management Project Management Programme Management Agile Delivery Scrum / Kanban / SAFe Hybrid Delivery Models Sprint Planning Dependency Management RAID Management Risk Management Delivery Governance UAT Planning & Execution Multi-country Programme Delivery EdTech / Learning / Impact Domain EdTech Platforms Digital Learning Products Youth Learning Programmes Educational Games Learning Experience Design (LxD) Social Impact Programmes NGO / International Development Projects Entrepreneurship Education AI / Emerging Tech Exposure AI-enabled Products Chatbots LLM-based Solutions Conversational AI WhatsApp Platforms AI Product Integration Responsible AI Ethical AI Considerations Technical & Delivery Collaboration Working with Engineers & Architects Requirements Definition Technical Backlog Management UX/UI Collaboration Accessibility Standards Localisation Platform Scalability Data Privacy Awareness Data Protection Stakeholder & Vendor Management Stakeholder Management Executive Communication Client-facing Leadership Vendor Management Partner Coordination Facilitation Workshops Global Stakeholder Engagement Consulting Background (Critical Filter) Management Consulting Experience Tier-1 Consulting (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Accenture, Deloitte, PwC, EY, etc.) Client Advisory Structured Problem Solving Executive-level Engagement Tools & Platforms Jira Azure DevOps Confluence Miro Notion MS Teams Slack Power BI Tableau Google Data Studio MS Project Asana Reporting & Governance Artefacts Delivery Dashboards Executive Reporting Programme Status Reporting RAID Logs Project Charters Change Control Benefits Tracking Impact Measurement Certifications PMP PRINCE2 PMI-ACP Certified Scrum Master (CSM) SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager