A graduate of Accounting, Masters in Financial Management, an Associate member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria CITN).
As I read the profile of a one time chairman of First Bank of Nigeria PLC, Oba Otudeko, who doubled as the chairman of Honeywell Group, with diverse interest in various sectors of the economy, it fueled my desire to be a part of the conglomerate. I joined Uraga, to be an active participant in a vision that seeks to transform lives, employing sustainable processes to provide long lasting communities for Africa and the world at large.
In Honeywell group, my career kick started as a depot accountant for six (6) months then transferred to the head office as an account manager for seven years. For further career advancement, in 2016, I was invited to assume a higher role in the real estate arm of the group, Uraga Real Estate Limited, where I currently work as the Head of finance.
At Uraga, my stay has been rewarding and fruitful with respect to career growth. there have been opportunities that enabled me showcase experiences gained over time in various sectors of the economy. The work space has been cordial, such that we connect as a family.
Amongst others, I have attended several trainings; financial and non-financial, workshops and retreats. being involved in various businesses, project analysis and execution has broadened my business acumen.
in my opinion, Uraga is the best; it is the place to work; and the place to be. There is a huge opportunity for talent exhibition, as well as career development.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Company: Uraga Real Estate
About Us: Uraga Real Estate (A Honeywell Group Company) is a real estate company committed to creating long-lasting communities by providing creative and sustainable solutions.
With a long-term commitment to Africa, we are known for our design-led philosophy and creative approach to development and sustainability goals.
For all our developments, we transform communities by bringing our expertise in land acquisition, design, planning and building to provide unique lifestyle offerings to a range of clients, including those from residential, hospitality and commercial industries.
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Qualified and interested candidates should forward their cvs to temitope.ogunleye@uragarealestate.com
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Job Description:
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We seek a Product Manager to lead an innovative comic and animation project's development, distribution, and growth. The ideal candidate is self-driven and passionate about driving business initiatives, spearheading partnerships, and managing communication (horizontal and vertical) in and outside the org with a great flair for storytelling, comics, and animation and has a strong background in product management, content strategy, and audience engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Development
• Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for the comic and animation project.
• Drive strategic business outcomes and manage growth by setting clear KPIs.
• Nurture and rapidly grow Hoppa’s community and engagement of its members.
• Identify and implement revenue and monetization strategies.
• Work closely with writers, illustrators and animators to ensure a seamless production workflow.
• Break down strategic problems and translate insights from user research, customers’ and stakeholder feedback into an actionable and maintain roadmap with frequent prioritization.
• Oversee the development of both digital and physical distribution channels (web, mobile apps, streaming platforms, print, etc.).
Project & Team Management
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure on-time releases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain high-quality storytelling and visual consistency and achieve business outcomes.
• Coordinate with marketing, sales, and partnerships teams to maximize reach and revenue.
• Use Agile and other project management methodologies to optimize workflows.
• Collaborate with Upbeat Ops and other teams to run the Hoppa tournament
Market Research & Audience Engagement
• Conduct market research to understand audience preferences and trends in comics and animation.
• Analyze user data and feedback to refine content strategy and product features.
• Develop engagement strategies to build a strong fanbase across social media and digital platforms.
Business & Partnerships
• Ability to drive business initiatives.
• Establish partnerships with publishers, distributors, streaming platforms, and merchandise vendors, as well as possessing the abilities to close deals.
• Negotiate licensing and syndication deals to expand the project’s reach.
• Monitor competitor products and industry developments to maintain a competitive edge.
Qualifications & Experience
• 5+ years of experience in product management, media, gaming, or entertainment industry.
• Strong understanding of comic book production, animation pipelines, and digital content distribution.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, and project management tools (JIRA, Trello, Asana, etc.).
• Knowledge of monetization models for digital content, including subscriptions, ad revenue, and licensing.
• Ability to analyze data, user behaviour, and market trends to inform product decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for comics, animation, and storytelling.
Nice to Have
• Experience with webtoon platforms, mobile apps, or interactive storytelling.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted animation and digital illustration tools.
• Background in game development, transmedia storytelling, or AR/VR experiences.
• Abilities to initiate and close deals.
• Great problem-solving skills.
Why Join Us?
• Work on an exciting and innovative comic & animation project.
• Collaborate with top-tier creative and technical talent.
• Opportunity to shape a new entertainment franchise.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
Qualified and interested candidates should forward their cvs to temitope.ogunleye@uragarealestate.com
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