Associate Product Manager - Data
We are seeking a product manager who will chart the future course of Ampersand’s data team, reporting directly to the CTO.
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Do you want to do work that matters? Do you want to help improve the lives of some of the most hardworking people in Africa, while also reducing carbon emissions? Do you want to use your skills to advance Africa and the Global South towards a zero-carbon future, not just to make a living? Ampersand is your answer.
About Ampersand
Ampersand is Africa’s emobility pioneer. Ampersand provides electric motorcycles and charging infrastructure (battery swap stations), uniquely tailored to serve half of Africa’s road fleet: Commercial motorcycle taxi and delivery drivers. Moto taxis are a primary means of public transport in African cities, and it is estimated that these drivers spend >$6Bn p.a. on gasoline in East Africa alone. Ampersand has developed an electric solution that is more powerful, fun to drive, and more cost-effective than the incumbent. Ampersand drivers routinely earn over 30% more income by going electric.
The company started in Kigali, Rwanda and expanded into Nairobi, Kenya in 2022. Today it has over 2,000 e-motorcycles on the road and 36 battery swap stations across the two countries. Ampersand is leading the market in quality and affordable tech, customer traction, and operational systems. The Ampersand team consists of 300+ staff drawn from diverse backgrounds and is working hard to see all 5 million taxi motorbikes in East Africa become electric by 2030. Ampersand is rapidly scaling its operations and is looking for innovative professionals who are passionate about clean energy and environmental impact to lead and contribute to our rapid growth.
Ampersand is a company that values innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement. It seeks people who are proactive problem solvers to drive results. Ampersand promotes leadership within the organization and is a place where you can grow your career as you work with some of the brightest and hard-working individuals in East Africa.
Our Values
- Customer-centric Everyday: We prioritize our customers daily, tailoring solutions to exceed expectations.
- Challenge The Status Quo Through Innovation: Our dedicated teams constantly challenge the status quo, driving innovation to enhance customer experiences and deliver solutions that go beyond expectations
- Love Solving Problems Together: Internal collaboration is our approach; we thrive on solving challenges alongside our customers.
- Stay Agile: We stay agile to swiftly meet dynamic customer needs and adapt to a changing landscape.
- Driven By People And Planet: Beyond business, we're committed to people and the planet, ensuring a positive impact.
About the role
Ampersand manages a fleet of batteries that our moto drivers change at one of our many Swap Stations. These batteries are used by more than 2000 vehicles across multiple countries, which make close to 3 million km every month and are swapped thousands of times a day. We are on our way to releasing more than 2000 batteries and vehicles in the next year.
We are seeking a product manager who will chart the future course of Ampersand’s data team, reporting directly to the CTO. The small yet growing data team, consisting of data scientists and engineers, leverages Ampersand’s wealth of data to help the company make smarter, data-informed decisions. Expect to address mission-critical questions, such as placement of new Swap Stations, Swap Stations efficiency improvements, Ampersand’s pricing model, and battery maintenance schedule optimization.
You will collaborate with teams across the company, including the battery, charging station, commercial, and operations teams. You will look to understand their data needs and daily challenges, exploring how we can use data to support them.
This role is high-impact and has a large scope. You will be directly responsible for solving problems supporting Ampersand’s missions and growth.
Key Responsibilities :
- Build a deep understanding of data needs across the company and challenges faced by partner teams
- Define the roadmap, set priorities, and drive roadmap execution for the data team
- Define requirements for data-powered features, working closely with engineering and data science, ensuring insights are operationalized
- Conduct ad-hoc data analysis to support data-informed decision-making
- Continuously gather feedback and engage with partner teams across the company
Ampersand is a good fit if:
- You're excited about fighting climate change and promoting sustainable development
- You want a large amount of scope and ownership
- You love complicated systems where optimization is key
- You thrive in a fast-moving, agile environment
- You are looking for an entrepreneurial company that values innovation and strong execution
- You value diversity and community in the workplace
Minimum requirements
- 3+ years of product management experience
- Degree in a relevant field (engineering, mathematics, data science, product design,...)
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with a range of stakeholders
- Proven track record of using data to solve challenging problems
- Demonstrated ability to operate in a highly technical environment
- A strong work ethic, and the ability to manage shifting priorities and unforeseen challenges
- Fluency in English
- Fluency with Scrum and Agile
- Experience with data technologies, including SQL, Python, and BI/data viz products
Preferred Requirements
- Experience in a start-up environment
- Experience in the battery swap or mobility industry
- Experience in a data science team
Timing
ASAP
Compensation
A competitive compensation package commensurate with local market rates and experience, including health insurance.
Job location
This role will be based in Kigali, Rwanda.
Role Level
Level of Seniority will be determined depending on the experience post-interview.
📢 Important Notice:
At Ampersand, we want to emphasize that we do not charge or request any form of payment from applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. Your job application and interviews with us are entirely free of charge. If you encounter any requests for payment or fees claiming association with our hiring process, please report it to, recruitment@ampersand.solar, immediately. Your trust and confidence in our company are paramount, and we are committed to providing a fair and transparent recruitment experience for all applicants.
- Locations
- Kigali
Kigali
Perks
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A competitive compensation package that commensurate with experience including health insurance and relocation support.
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A rare opportunity to make an impact in the world with a fast-growing start-up
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Connect and collaborate with engaging colleagues from diverse backgrounds
Workplace & culture
At Ampersand, we are guided by a shared commitment to serve our customers. We collaborate seamlessly to design solutions from within. Fostering a culture of teamwork, we collectively overcome challenges thus strengthening internal bonds. Together, we thrive on tackling obstacles, ensuring a team-centric approach to every solution while having fun!
About Ampersand
Ampersand is Africa’s first electric transport energy company headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, with a presence in Nairobi, Kenya. We‘re achieving the world’s first true mass-market shift to electric vehicles, a vital tipping point in the fight against climate change.
East Africa’s 5 million moto taxi drivers are some of the hardest working people on the planet. Many days these drivers work more than 13 hours yet end up with little money in their pockets. Our energy and vehicle service platforms offer savings that can double a driver’s income.
Our electric motorcycles offer superior performance than the petroleum bikes and have zero tailpipe emissions. They produce 75% less lifecycle greenhouse emissions than petrol motorbikes using grid power, and 98% less on renewables.
In order to accomplish all this, we are building a world class team of mission-driven innovators, engineers, and managers that are ready to serve humbly and address the hard problems.
Associate Product Manager - Data
We are seeking a product manager who will chart the future course of Ampersand’s data team, reporting directly to the CTO.
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