Product Manager at Pesapal

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill this Product Manager position. You will be responsible for planning and executing projects while coordinating across technical and non-technical teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Define project scope, goals, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with business requirements
• Create and manage detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and budgets
• Monitor and track project progress and proactively address risks, dependencies, and blockers
• Coordinate release planning and ensure readiness across engineering, QA, and infrastructure for high-quality project delivery
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and meet quality standards
• Maintain clear project documentation, timelines, and approvals throughout the lifecycle

Technical Coordination

• Collaborate closely with engineering, Product, QA, and IT teams to clarify architecture, system dependencies, and technical requirements
• Translate complex technical concepts into actionable project plans and clear communication for stakeholders
• Ensure teams adhere to engineering best practices, security standards, compliance requirements, and technical feasibility
• Coordinate technical resources and vendors for smooth execution and timely delivery
• Validate deliverables meet quality benchmarks before handoff or deployment

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, executives, and cross-functional groups
• Lead structured status meetings, provide transparent progress updates, and manage change requests
• Facilitate communication alignment between technical and non-technical teams to ensure shared understanding

Expected Outcomes

• Predictable and transparent project delivery
• Reduced delays, scope creep, and execution risks
• High-quality releases with strong documentation
• Clear technical alignment across teams
• High-quality, technically sound project deliverables
• Reduced rework through early requirement clarity