MasterCard Labs Product Development Business Leader Job in Kenya

Role Profile: Business Leader, Product Development

The Client: MasterCard Labs is MasterCard’s global Research and Development division, focused on the evolution of technological and consumer trends and the implication of these evolutions on the payments industry. 

Their tried, tested and proven methodologies enable us to generate new ideas from a variety of sources, and fast-track the best ideas from concept through prototype, pilot and into commercialization faster than ever before. The Position: Reporting to the MasterCard Labs for Financial Inclusion, the Business Leader, Product Development role will play a pivotal role in launching and establishing MasterCard Labs for Financial Inclusion, as well as launching new products developed by MasterCard Labs. 
The role is looking for an experienced Product manager who is passionate about building products to meet the needs of specific user segments. The position will be responsible for defining the product vision (including the product roadmap) and owning aspects of the product lifecycle, working with and motivating cross-functional teams in a lean start-up environment.

Key Responsibilities

Define and own the Lab’s product strategy, roadmap and priorities.Ensure end-to-end development and management of the Lab products, including high-impact and differentiated product positioning, sales support, messaging, launch strategy and market segmentation to drive optimum growth and target segment adoption.Manage financial and operational performance of the product against targets.Continuously identify and strategize opportunities for product extensions and enhancements to support market segments and needs.Work closely with and motivate technology team to deliver Product roadmap; partner with strategic partnerships and marketing leads on market needs, feature prioritization, and identification of product enhancements.Drive detailed Go To Market product activities, including but not limited to, contract development with legal and Global Supply Management teams, data privacy/usage requirements, marketing collateral coordination with marketing lead, branding approvals, acquirer/partner relationship management in conjunction with channel managers, research/planning for target markets and product scope, and ongoing platform operational efforts.Position Requirements/QualificationsBachelor's degreeExtensive background in product lifecycle delivery; demonstrated experience in developing  innovative segment and product solutions.Demonstrated success defining and launching excellent products.Proven project delivery experience, organizational skills and attention to detail.Experience with agile development processes and monthly or weekly product release cycles.Experience establishing, managing and monitoring the financial and market progress of product against metrics.Strong cross-functional team and relationship building skills.Demonstrated leadership in taking accountability, acting with a sense of urgency and delivering plans with passion, ambition and aptitude.Basic familiarity with the web application development space.Superior communications, presentation and interpersonal skills.Knowledge of the East African market and the current availability of financial services in that region is desirable.Must have a ‘Roll-up-your-sleeves’ entrepreneurial, start-up attitude.Application Procedure:

Applicants should email their cover letter and CV with names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities. Indicate on your CV your current and expected salary.

All communication relating to application for these positions should be addressed to:

mastercard@preferredpersonnel.co.ke

On the subject matter of the email, ensure you indicate the position you are applying for.

Applications should be received by 11th December 2014.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.