Ello
Education
ProductManager
“Product Manager at Ello. Skills: Product management, AI, User insight. Understand children, families, schools, and local market dynamics. Translate insight into product”
What You'll Achieve.
Maximize the potential of every child, everywhere; Close the gap with an AI teacher; Scale success into something bigger; Deliver interactive learning for kids worldwide; Help the Nairobi hub become a product organization with real decision-making power; Build products that create an impact with delight
Industry & Context.
Analytical and problem-solving skills; Structured approach to decision-making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3–5 years of experience in product management or closely adjacent roles (engineering, design, or UX research), Track record of shipping high-quality products from concept to launch, Hands-on experience using AI-native prototyping tools (e. g. , Claude, Bolt, Replit, etc) to build quick demos, test product ideas, and accelerate workflows, design sense: able to recognize great UX and collaborate closely with designers to create simple, delightful experiences, user insight: you are comfortable talking to users, observing behavior, identifying patterns, and turning insight into product direction, Analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to decision-making, Comfortable working with technical teams and understanding system tradeoffs, Ability to bridge Nairobi user context with global product standards — you understand what's different about building for Kenyan families, and you bring that into every product decision, Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead through clarity and context, Demonstrated ownership mindset — proactive, accountable, and outcome-driven
Nice to Have
Software engineering experience or equivalent experience with highly technical products, Experience with data analytics tools (A testing tools, visualization tools, basic ability to write queries), Past experience working on consumer products for kids/families or the education market, Familiarity with game design mechanics, engagement loops, and motivation frameworks, Experience conducting UX research or play testing with real users — and using those insights to drive product decisions
What You'll Do.
and local market dynamics
Translate insight into product
and operating rhythms
Own meaningful parts of the product experience end-to-end
Identify user needs and product hypotheses
Test with children and families
Ship improvements that make the product better
Build foundation for a world-class product team
Create structure where none exists yet
Turn real-world learning into shipped product
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with product, design, engineering, research, and leadership teams across Nairobi and San Francisco; Collaborate closely with designers; Work with cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Lead through clarity and context; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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