Project Manager

Project Manager at Kredete Limited

Kredete Limited is a financial technology platform that assists African immigrants in the diaspora with building credit through instant international money transfers to over 22 countries at low fees. We also provide businesses with an API-based infrastructure for secure and affordable cross-border payments to various African nations.

Job Description:

Kredete Limited – We seek a highly organized Project Manager to oversee the successful execution of projects from start to finish. The ideal candidate will manage the entire software development life cycle and possess strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Oversee all phases of the project life cycle from initiation to closure, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• 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, offering regular updates and managing expectations.
• Develop and maintain the company-wide product roadmap, ensuring it reflects changes and aligns with business priorities.
• Track and manage the customer onboarding process to ensure seamless integration into various products.
• Coordinate with engineering and product teams to monitor feature development and ensure timely delivery.
• Set and manage dependencies across projects to prevent bottlenecks.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams and external clients to ensure alignment on project goals.
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate their impact on timelines and deliverables.
• Implement 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 resource use and tracking expenses to avoid overruns.
• Ensure all deliverables meet the highest quality standards and adhere to company guidelines.
• Conduct regular project reviews to identify improvement areas and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and reports for clear visibility of project status for all stakeholders.
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management, communicating updates, challenges, and changes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in fintech.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Google Suite, Jira, Trello).
• Experience in planning and updating product roadmaps and managing dependencies across teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely project delivery.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is a plus.

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