- Lead and drive
product development through the scrum teams; writing user stories, prioritizing backlogs, coordinating release activities,
and supporting sprint
ceremonies.
- Track the progress towards the release of a feature or set of
features / enhancements on Qore or its ancillary products and services.
- Manage the product roadmap for Qore and its ancillary product and
services, including defining, revising, specifying,
and prioritizing the key features and / or enhancements to deliver market leading functionality
for clients.
- Manage the product backlog and ensure that it is appropriately prioritized to achieve maximum business and client value.
- Ensure client facing assets (e.g., documentation, developer sites,
contracts) are maintained, improved,
and updated as new features are developed.
- Collaborate with the wider team to refine features and develop appropriate stories for development.
- Assess the impact of new features on all aspects of the overall
Product Operating Model including legal, data protection, sales, technical
pre-sales, client on-boarding, client support, all documentation.
- Conduct both qualitative and quantitative research to develop a
deep understanding of our consumers, their needs, and opportunities for product
development.
Requirements
- BSc in any discipline from an accredited and reputable institution. UI/UX design
skills and experience will be an added advantage.
- 5+ years' experience in B2B product development and / or product management, with specific knowledge and good understanding of any of the following: core banking, digital lending, merchant services/agency banking, and card issuance solutions will be a plus.
- Working knowledge and experience in agile product development and methodologies and experience working with a squad using product frameworks, lean methodologies and design thinking.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation & negotiation skills with passion for creating a delightful experience for our clients/partners.
- Proficiency in product management tools such as JIRA, Adobe Analytics, etc., and solid understanding of the product management lifecycle.
- Ability to influence, persuade and successfully interact with all levels of clients and internal stakeholders.
- Relevant professional certifications in Product Management/Project Management, such as AIPMM, will be a plus.
- Ability to work in a fluid, fast-paced and ever-changing environment with deep experience in collaborating effectively across an organization with internal colleagues and third parties.
- Experience in the fintech, banking, payments, and/or other related fintech sector will be preferred.
Benefits
Qore provides the rare opportunity
to make history in the financial space for Africa by Africans, while working
with the smartest, brightest & coolest minds in Africa. Our people &
culture team continuously thinks of innovative ways to improve employee
experience and some of the other benefits of working with Qore includes;
- Competitive and rewarding pay
- Flexible work option (i.e., Remote)
- Paid lunch for onsite work
- Lifelong learnings