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Job Description

Chief Product Officer (CPO)

Company: Gamezon Space Corporation
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Level: Executive Leadership
Shareholding Status: Employee Shareholder

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Company Overview

Gamezon Space Corporation is a multinational e-commerce company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, operating across multiple international markets. The company leverages advanced digital platforms, logistics networks, and innovative technologies to provide seamless online marketplace services, customer solutions, and global trade connectivity for Businesses and Consumers.

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Job Summary

The Chief Product Officer (CPO) is responsible for defining and executing the global product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Gamezon Space Corporation’s e-commerce ecosystem. The CPO leads the product management, product design, and product innovation teams to develop world-class digital platforms that deliver exceptional customer and merchant experiences.

As an Employee Shareholder, the CPO holds equity in the company and plays a critical role in aligning product innovation with long-term shareholder value, market competitiveness, and sustainable growth.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Product Strategy & Vision

  • Define and communicate the company’s global product vision and long-term product strategy.

  • Develop product roadmaps aligned with corporate objectives and market opportunities.

  • Identify emerging e-commerce trends, technologies, and consumer behaviors.

  • Lead innovation initiatives to ensure the company remains competitive globally.

2. Product Development & Lifecycle Management

  • Oversee the full product lifecycle from ideation to launch and continuous improvement.

  • Manage cross-functional product teams including product managers, designers, and analysts.

  • Ensure efficient product delivery using agile and scalable development frameworks.

  • Prioritize features and enhancements based on customer needs and business impact.

3. Customer & Merchant Experience

  • Champion user-centric design across all digital platforms.

  • Improve customer journey, conversion rates, and platform usability.

  • Develop solutions that empower merchants, vendors, and partners.

  • Use analytics and user insights to drive product improvements.

4. Technology & Innovation Collaboration

  • Work closely with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to align product and technology strategy.

  • Oversee integration of AI, data analytics, automation, and personalization tools.

  • Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of product platforms.

5. Market Expansion & Competitive Positioning

  • Lead product localization strategies for international markets.

  • Identify opportunities for new product lines, services, and marketplace capabilities.

  • Benchmark against global e-commerce leaders and emerging digital platforms.

6. Financial & Performance Accountability

  • Establish product KPIs and performance metrics.

  • Optimize product profitability and revenue generation.

  • Manage product budgets and resource allocation.

  • Deliver measurable impact on company growth and customer acquisition.

7. Leadership & Organizational Development

  • Build and mentor high-performing product teams.

  • Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and accountability.

  • Promote cross-functional collaboration across engineering, marketing, operations, and finance.

  • Support leadership development and succession planning.

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Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Product Management, or related field (MBA preferred).

  • Minimum 14 years of experience in product management, digital platforms, or e-commerce.

  • At least 10 years in senior product leadership roles.

  • Proven experience building scalable digital products and marketplace platforms.

  • Experience in multinational or high-growth technology companies is highly desirable.

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Core Competencies

  • Strategic product leadership

  • Data-driven decision making

  • User experience and customer-centric thinking

  • Digital innovation and platform development

  • Strong business and financial acumen

  • Cross-functional leadership and collaboration

  • Global market awareness

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Equity & Financial Participation

In order to Unify the Financial Interest between the Company Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and the Shareholders, the CPO need be a Shareholder. You will acquire the Company Ordinary Shares of USD.0.774 or Ksh.100.00 per value per share of Market value equivalent to one times (1x) the Director's Annual Cash Retainer or 50,000 shares of the same value per share, whichever is higher to a Maximum of 3.5% of the Total Shares under ESOPs Pool.

Note:

  • Director's Annual Cash Retainer = USD.50,000 or Ksh.6,640,000;

  • ESOPs Shares Pool = 7,000,000 Ordinary Shares

  • Nominal Value per Share = USD.0.774 or Ksh.100.00 per Share

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Working Conditions

The CPO will work in a professional office environment, at the Company Head Office Located at The BRICK, Thindigua, along Kiambu Rd, with a collaborative culture. This role may require occasional extended hours to prepare for Board meetings or to address urgent compliance issues. The company promotes a hybrid work model, allowing for a flexible work-life balance.

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Compensation & Benefits​​

a. Financial Compensation

  • Competitive executive salary of USD.225,450 Annually. This excludes Superannuation and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)

  • Sitting Allowances 

  • Paid time off (PTO).

  • Executive benefits package

  • Retirement savings plan.

  • Performance-based bonuses

b. Equity Based Compensation

  • Equity/Shareholding participation

  • Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs) which vests over 4 Years

  • Long-term incentive plans (LTIPs)

c. Non-Financial Compensation 

  • Professional development opportunities.

  • Health insurance benefits.

  • Company House. Corporate Employee Official Residence for CPO

  • Company Car for Official Commute.

  • Company High Profile Personal Security & Protection Plan for the CPO & immediate Family.

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Reporting Structure

The Chief Product Officer reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and works closely with the executive leadership team and Board of Directors to ensure the company’s product strategy supports global growth and shareholder value creation.

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