Specialist, Product Management (Manager)

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.