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Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Group Strategy / Product Development
Level: Mid-Level
Reports to: General Manager, with strategic direction from the CEO
Salary: N350,000 monthly

About the Company

Velvot Nigeria Limited is a modern digital transformation firm specialising in business-critical emerging technology solutions built on Microsoft technologies. As a platform-neutral partner to Microsoft, Google and Amazon, the company provides cloud consulting, IT services, cloud migration and tailored digital solutions to clients.

Velvot Nigeria Limited is recruiting a commercially minded and innovation-driven professional to fill the position of Group Product Developer.

Job Purpose

The Group Product Developer will be responsible for identifying, researching, conceptualising, developing and improving products and services that support the Group’s business strategy, customer needs and revenue objectives.

The successful candidate will work across the Group’s business units and subsidiaries to identify market opportunities, translate customer and business requirements into viable product offerings, coordinate product development and deployment, and support the commercialisation and continuous improvement of products and services.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy and Development

Develop product concepts and proposals aligned with the Group’s strategic objectives and identified market opportunities.
Conduct market research to identify customer needs, industry trends, emerging technologies and opportunities for new products and services.
Translate business opportunities and customer requirements into product specifications, features, value propositions and development plans.
Develop product roadmaps, prioritising initiatives based on business value, customer demand, technical feasibility, cost and revenue potential.
Identify opportunities to develop new products, enhance existing offerings, bundle services or expand into new market segments.
Coordinate product development from ideation and feasibility assessment through design, testing, launch and post-launch improvement.
Evaluate opportunities for product innovation, automation, integration and digital transformation across the Group.

Market Research and Competitive Intelligence

Conduct regular market and competitor analyses to assess product offerings, pricing models, market positioning, customer segments and competitive advantages.
Identify gaps in the Group’s existing product portfolio and recommend opportunities for differentiation.
Analyse customer feedback, sales performance, market demand and industry developments to inform product decisions.
Prepare business cases for proposed products, including market opportunities, target customers, estimated development costs, revenue potential, risks and expected returns.
Monitor relevant technology developments and industry standards that may influence the Group’s product portfolio.
Recommend strategic partnerships, technology integrations and third-party solutions where they offer a viable route to market.

Product Portfolio Management

Maintain an inventory of products and services offered across the Group’s business units and subsidiaries.
Periodically review existing products to assess their relevance, performance, profitability, customer satisfaction and growth potential.
Recommend product enhancements, repositioning, repricing, bundling or discontinuation based on evidence and management approval.
Develop and maintain product documentation, including product requirements, feature specifications, pricing inputs, user guides and product roadmaps.
Ensure product offerings are clearly defined, appropriately differentiated and aligned with the Group’s brand and commercial objectives.
Coordinate the standardisation of product development and management processes across relevant business units.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Technical, Sales, Business Growth and Acquisition (BGA), Marketing, Customer Success, Finance and other relevant teams to develop and commercialise products.
Engage customers and internal stakeholders to gather requirements, validate product concepts and establish product priorities.
Collaborate with technical teams to assess feasibility, define requirements, test solutions and resolve product-related issues.
Work with Sales and BGA teams to develop product positioning, value propositions, sales enablement materials and go-to-market plans.
Partner with Finance to assess product costs, pricing assumptions, revenue forecasts, margins and financial viability.
Coordinate with Customer Success and Support teams to monitor customer feedback, adoption, recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.
Provide product knowledge and training to relevant employees before and after product launches.

Product Commercialisation and Go-to-Market Execution

Develop go-to-market plans for approved products in collaboration with relevant commercial and technical teams.
Define target customer segments, customer problems addressed, product benefits, positioning and routes to market.
Support the development of product pricing recommendations, packaging, subscription models and service bundles.
Coordinate product launch activities, ensuring technical readiness, documentation, sales materials, customer support and operational requirements are addressed.
Support sales teams with product demonstrations, proposals, technical-commercial documentation and responses to customer requirements.
Monitor product adoption, customer acquisition, sales conversion, revenue contribution and customer retention after launch.
Recommend corrective actions where products underperform against approved commercial objectives.

Product Performance and Continuous Improvement

Establish product performance indicators and reporting mechanisms in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Analyse product usage, sales performance, customer satisfaction, profitability and operational performance.
Gather and analyse customer feedback to identify product defects, usability challenges, unmet needs and enhancement opportunities.
Coordinate product reviews and prioritise improvements based on customer impact, business value and available resources.
Prepare periodic product performance reports for management.
Track product development timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks and approved budgets.
Maintain a continuous improvement approach throughout the product lifecycle.

Product Governance and Documentation

Establish and maintain consistent product development processes, templates and documentation standards.
Ensure proposed products undergo appropriate feasibility assessments, stakeholder reviews, testing and management approvals before launch.
Maintain accurate product records, including roadmaps, specifications, requirements, launch plans, risks and performance reports.
Work with relevant technical, legal, compliance and security stakeholders to ensure products meet applicable regulatory, contractual, privacy and security requirements.
Identify product-related risks and escalate material issues to management.
Ensure product changes are appropriately documented, communicated and evaluated.

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Economics, Product Management or a related discipline.
A professional certification in Product Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, Digital Transformation or a related field will be an added advantage.

Relevant Experience

3–5 years of relevant experience in product development, product management, business strategy, business analysis, innovation or a related role.
Demonstrable experience in developing, managing, launching or improving products and services.
Experience conducting market research, competitor analysis, customer needs assessments and product feasibility studies.
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, projects and product development activities.
Experience preparing business cases, product roadmaps, product proposals and commercialisation plans.
Experience working in technology, ICT, cloud services, digital solutions or a multi-business environment will be an advantage.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a commercially oriented and innovation-driven professional with the ability to identify market opportunities, translate business needs into viable product solutions, coordinate product development across business units and support the Group in achieving sustainable revenue growth and competitive advantage.

Salary and Benefits

Monthly salary of N350,000.
13th-month salary.
Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) coverage.
Group Life Insurance.
10% employer pension contribution.
20 days annual leave.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to [email protected], using Group Product Developer as the subject of the email.

Application Closing Date

23rd November, 2026.