Opera is hiring a
Product Marketing Manager - Web3, South Africa

Opera is a leading global technology company with a mission to provide fast, efficient, and personalized browsing experiences. Our flagship product, Opera Mini, is a powerful browser trusted by millions of users around the world. We are now expanding our offerings and looking for a talented and highly motivated Product Marketing Manager to work as a contractor or freelance and drive the growth of an exciting new product in the fintech and crypto space.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy for our new product targeting local markets in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, or Ghana.
• Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, opportunities, and key players in the local fintech and crypto industries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, to optimize product features and ensure market fit.
• Develop and manage marketing campaigns, including content creation, event planning, and digital marketing initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of marketing efforts, adjusting strategies as needed to achieve business goals.
• Maintain a deep understanding of local market conditions, regulations, and competitive landscape related to cryptocurrency.
• Build and maintain relationships with local partners, influencers, and media outlets to increase brand visibility and market reach.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business or Engineering.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience, ideally in the app, fintech, or crypto industry.
• Proven experience in product management or a high-level product mindset.
• Strong understanding of local market conditions with regards to cryptocurrency, including trends and key players.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with marketing analytics and tools to measure campaign effectiveness.

An Ideal Candidate's Profile:

• Availability to work as a contractor or freelance consultant.
• Prior experience in a product management role.
• Existing network of contacts within the local fintech and crypto industries.

Diversity and Inclusion: 

At Opera diversity and inclusion are central to our values. We recognise that being diverse and inclusive makes us stronger as a business. Our aim is to attract, recruit and retain people who reflect the diverse nature of our business, clients, and communities regardless of nationality, ethnicity, faith, belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background, age, and disability.

What's on Offer: 

We offer a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of an innovative product in the fintech and crypto space. If you have a passion for marketing and a deep understanding of the local market, we would love to hear from you.

Interested?

We will review applications continuously, so apply now! We are looking forward to hearing from you.

About Us: 

Opera is a prominent web innovator that has been at the forefront of internet technology for over 25 years. With a rapidly growing base of hundreds of millions of monthly active users, Opera is dedicated to delivering exceptional online experiences. Opera offers a diverse range of products and services to users worldwide, including cutting-edge PC and mobile browsers, the newsreader Opera News, a revolutionary video streaming service called Loomi, as well as gaming and sports apps. This comprehensive suite of products is designed to meet the diverse needs and preferences of Opera's growing user base.

Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Opera has a global presence with major offices in Poland, China, Spain, and Sweden, and operations in many other countries. As a publicly traded company, Opera is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol 'OPRA'. With its commitment to innovation and exceptional user experiences, Opera is poised to continue leading the way in web technology and online services.