Specialist, Product Management (manager) At Appzone Limited
full-time
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.