14 Apr 2026

Product Manager – IoT Solutions at Safaricom Kenya

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Job Description

Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects.

Product Manager – IoT Solutions

Responsibilities

  • Product Strategy & Roadmap
  • Define and own the strategy and roadmap for IoT connectivity, platforms, and industry solutions.
  • Conduct market research on IoT technologies, emerging trends, and enterprise adoption patterns.
  • Align IoT product direction with corporate digital transformation and revenue targets.
  • Product Development & Delivery
  • Collaborate with engineering, network, IT, and device teams to deliver IoT products and features.
  • Prioritize backlog, manage requirements, and ensure quality assurance of delivered capabilities.
  • Define acceptance criteria and ensure compliance with security and interoperability standards.
  • Commercial & Financial Management
  • Own P&L/revenue performance for the IoT product portfolio.
  • Develop business cases, pricing models, and revenue forecasts for IoT initiatives.
  • Optimize cost structures and partner models to ensure profitability.
  • Go-to-Market & Sales Enablement
  • Work with marketing to develop value propositions, campaigns, and sales materials.
  • Enable sales teams through training, demos, and competitive positioning.
  • Support enterprise deals requiring IoT technical and business expertise.
  • Partner & Vendor Management
  • Engage with IoT platform providers, device vendors, and solution integrators.
  • Evaluate and onboard partners that strengthen the IoT ecosystem.
  • Negotiate commercial terms, SLAs, and ensure partner performance tracking.
  • Risk, Compliance & Security Governance
  • Ensure all IoT products comply with industry and regulatory requirements.
  • Work with legal, risk, and technology teams to maintain compliance across IoT solutions.
  • Monitor IoT security threats and drive proactive product improvements.
  • Performance Management & Reporting
  • Track KPIs such as revenue, adoption, churn, uptime, device performance, and customer feedback.
  • Provide regular reporting on IoT product performance and roadmap execution.
  • Drive continuous improvements based on analytics and customer insights.

Qualifications

  • BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Telecommunications, or related field
  • Certifications such as IoT Foundations, CCNA IoT, AWS/Azure IoT, Product Owner/Agile
  • 5+ years’ experience in IoT, telecom product development, or related technical roles
  • Experience with IoT platforms, connectivity technologies (NB-IoT, LTE-M, M2M), and devices
  • Strong analytical, commercial, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Vendor and partner management experience
  • Hands-on project management experience


Method of Application

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Closing Date : May 3, 2026





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