Kenya Bankers Association Jobs: Product Manager

Product Manager Jobs at Kenya Bankers Association

Our Client, The Kenya Bankers Association, recognizing the central role of the banking industry in the payment system, established the Integrating Payment Systems (IPS) project in 2012 to address the challenge of creating a more integrated retail payment system in Kenya. Provisionally named the Kenya Interbank Transaction Switch (KITS), this is a system envisioned to provide the banking industry with a platform to significantly improve the sharing of payment system infrastructure, provide a seamless inter-bank settlement mechanism thereby managing settlement and liquidity risks. The Association has settled on a technology solution provider and embarked on its implementation. They are now inviting applications for dynamic professionals to fill in the following position in their Nairobi office:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this is a position responsible for managing the business side of Switch Product, which covers both the strategy and operational aspects.

The position is also responsible for owning the business relationships with the Company’s stakeholders.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Delivering a product strategy and plan for related products and value-added services. The plan should include product positioning, value – added opportunities, product profitability, pricing, market positioning.
• Recommending and motivating new services based on market trends, customer needs and the Company’s strategy.
• Taking accountability for the operational performance of the services from a business perspective and proactively managing this with IT Operations. This includes performance monitoring, communication and any appropriate industry reporting
• Conducting monthly reporting, account/plan monitoring and implementation of plans and also determining key milestones and delivering as agreed with executive management
• In collaboration with the Chief Finance Officer, producing the annual pricing review and project – manage the implementation of annual price changes with the associated terms and conditions
• Overseeing the P&L for the product set
• Liaising, coordinating and driving necessary internal support areas to deliver on the product plan. This includes completion of technical requirements and specifications; determining needed hardware and software.
• Managing the business side of new customer take – on including contract completion

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

• Degree in a relevant field
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree is an added advantage
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience; 4 in digital payments.
• Experience in the financial industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of Payment Systems
• Experience working in a payments card environment will be an added advantage
• Experience in data analysis is an added advantage.
• Proven account/customer management experience
• Proven track record of driving usage/consumption
• Experience in developing product positioning and messaging, communications, launching new products, and developing and executing go – to – market strategies
• Strong business case & analytical abilities

How to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 8th July 2015 stating clearly the position applied for on the subject line, current and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees, two of which should be professional referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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