Associate Product Manager

Who We Are

Moniepoint is an all-in-one financial services platform for emerging markets and the second-fastest growing company in Africa.

Since 2019, Moniepoint’s technology has powered over 3 million people, offering personal and business banking, payment, credit and business management tools to help them succeed. Moniepoint processed $182 billion in 2023, and currently processes the majority of the POS transactions in Nigeria.

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About The Role

As an Associate Product Manager at Moniepoint, you will play a crucial role in facilitating the Agile development process and ensuring effective collaboration between cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality payment processing solutions. You will be responsible for guiding teams in adopting and practising Agile methodologies, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

You'll Be Responsible For

• Managing each project’s scope and timeline
• Facilitate all Scrum events, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
• Work closely with the product owner to prioritize and refine the product backlog, ensuring that user stories are well-defined, estimated, and ready for development.
• Remove impediments and roadblocks that hinder the progress of the Scrum teams, fostering a collaborative and problem-solving environment.
• Monitor team metrics and key performance indicators to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Coach team members in Agile frameworks
• Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration
• Help teams implement changes effectively
• Promote a culture of transparency, trust, and open communication within and across teams.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments in Agile and Scrum methodologies, and contribute to the continuous evolution of Agile practices at Moniepoint
  
  

You Should Apply If You Have

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a Scrum master role
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in a software development or technology-focused environment, ideally within the payments processing or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
• Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to addressing challenges and facilitating solutions.
• Experience with Agile tools and software, such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• A passion for continuous learning and improvement, both for yourself and your teams.
  
  

What We Can Offer You

• Culture -We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. We have a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.
• Compensation - You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension, health insurance, performance bonus, plus other benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding company
  
  

What To Expect In The Hiring Process

• A preliminary phone call with one of our recruiters
• A technical interview with the members of the hiring team
• A behavioural and technical interview with a member of the Executive team.

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