Kredete is a personal finance company that's focused on helping everyone in Africa make financial progress. We believe that when it comes to money, everyone deserves a chance to succeed. That's why we offer a range of tools and personalized recommendations designed to help people make the most off their money - no matter where they're starting from. With Kredete, anyone can access the financial resources they need to get ahead.
About the Role:
- We are seeking a highly organized Project Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the successful execution of projects from start to finish. The ideal candidate will manage the entire software development life cycle of the organization and have strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management tools.
What You Will Do:
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Oversee all phases of project life cycle from initiation to closure, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Lead cross-functional teams, including leadership, finance, developers, designers, and QA, to achieve project objectives.
- Provide clear direction, assign tasks, and manage team performance to ensure project success.
- Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates and managing expectations.
- Develop and maintain the company-wide product/product roadmap, cutting across all teams and quarters, ensuring it is updated regularly to reflect changes and align with business priorities.
- Track and manage the customer onboarding process to ensure that all timelines are met and that clients are onboarded seamlessly into various products.
- Coordinate with engineering and product teams to monitor feature development and delivery, ensuring they stay on track and are completed within the required timelines.
- Set and manage dependencies across all projects, ensuring that they are properly planned for and addressed on time to avoid bottlenecks.
- Facilitate communication between internal teams and external clients, ensuring alignment on project goals.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables.
- Monitor project risks and adjust plans as necessary to address challenges.
- Implement and manage Agile project management practices, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Continuously improve processes to enhance team productivity and project outcomes.
- Manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
- Track project expenses and adjust as necessary to avoid budget overruns.
- Ensure all deliverables meet the highest quality standards and adhere to company guidelines.
- Conduct regular project reviews to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain detailed project documentation and reports, ensuring clear visibility of project status for all stakeholders.
- Prepare and present project status reports to senior management, ensuring timely communication of project updates, challenges, and changes.
Who You Are:
- A team player, great personality and goal-oriented
- Smart-working, outgoing and humble.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in project management, with a strong background in fintech.
- Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Google Suite, Jira, Trello).
- Proven experience in planning and updating product/project roadmaps and managing dependencies across teams and projects.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring continuous delivery of projects and products within tight deadlines.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is a plus
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