Description

Job Description

• 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