Associate Product Manager at Moniepoint Incorporated

Moniepoint Incorporated is a global business payments and banking platform and recently became QED Investors’ first investment in Africa. We are the partner of choice for over 600,000 businesses of all sizes, powering the dreams of SMBs and providing them with equal access to the tools they need to grow and scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Product Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

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. Above all, we are human. 
• 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 an attractive salary and benefits package, including pension (up to 10% pension matching), health insurance, and annual bonuses.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note
What to expect in the hiring process:

• A preliminary phone call with one of our recruiters
• An interview with some of our CCOs
• An interview with our Hiring manager, our CEO, UK.