Application Guide

How to Apply for Director of Product Management

at MyAgro

🏢 About MyAgro

MyAgro is a unique social enterprise that empowers smallholder farmers in developing regions to lift themselves out of poverty through innovative agricultural solutions. Unlike traditional aid models, MyAgro enables farmers to invest in their own success using mobile layaway plans for quality inputs. Working here means directly contributing to sustainable poverty reduction while applying business and technology solutions to real-world challenges.

About This Role

As Director of Product Management at MyAgro, you'll lead the strategy and development of products that directly impact smallholder farmers' livelihoods, focusing on fertilizer, seed planting techniques, and field support systems. This role involves managing the entire product lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that are both innovative and practical for resource-constrained environments. Your work will determine how effectively MyAgro scales its mission to empower farmers across multiple regions.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing field data on current product performance, collaborating with agronomy experts to refine planting techniques, planning the next iteration of fertilizer formulations based on soil testing results, and coordinating with field teams to ensure smooth implementation of product changes. You'll balance strategic planning with hands-on problem-solving to ensure products meet both farmer needs and operational realities.

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🎯 Who MyAgro Is Looking For

  • Has 7+ years of product management experience with at least 3 years in agricultural technology, international development, or emerging markets
  • Demonstrates experience managing product lifecycles for physical goods or hybrid digital-physical solutions in low-resource settings
  • Shows proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams including field operations, agronomy, technology, and finance across different cultures
  • Possesses deep understanding of smallholder farmer needs, constraints, and behaviors in developing regions

📝 Tips for Applying to MyAgro

1

Highlight specific experience with agricultural products, farmer-facing technologies, or solutions for emerging markets in your resume

2

Quantify impact from previous roles in terms of farmer adoption rates, yield improvements, or cost reductions for end-users

3

Demonstrate understanding of MyAgro's unique mobile layaway model and how product decisions affect both farmers and field operations

4

Show how you've balanced innovation with practicality in resource-constrained environments

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Include examples of collaborating with non-technical teams like field staff or agricultural extension workers

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience with agricultural products or technologies that serve smallholder farmers or similar populations', "How you've managed product lifecycles for solutions that must work in challenging infrastructure and resource environments", 'Your approach to balancing farmer needs with business sustainability and scalability', "Specific ideas for how MyAgro's product offerings could evolve to better serve farmers while maintaining operational feasibility"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → MyAgro's mobile layaway system and how farmers use it to purchase inputs
  • → The specific regions where MyAgro operates and their agricultural challenges
  • → MyAgro's existing product offerings and how they've evolved over time
  • → Competitive landscape of agricultural services for smallholder farmers in Africa

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you prioritize product features when farmer needs conflict with field implementation constraints?
2 Describe your experience testing and iterating products with end-users who have limited digital literacy or technology access
3 How do you measure success for agricultural products beyond traditional business metrics?
4 What strategies would you use to ensure field staff can effectively support new products or techniques?
5 How would you approach scaling a successful product from one region to multiple countries with different agricultural conditions?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on digital product experience without demonstrating understanding of physical agricultural inputs
  • Using generic tech industry metrics without adapting them to smallholder farmer contexts
  • Proposing solutions that assume high levels of farmer technology access or literacy
  • Failing to acknowledge the operational constraints of working in remote, resource-limited areas

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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