- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 5 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field ICT / Computer , Project Management
Product Manager at Pesapal
Product Manager
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.
Expected Outcomes
- Predictable and transparent project delivery.
- Reduced delays, scope creep, and execution risks.
- High-quality releases with strong documentation.
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.
Expected Outcomes
- Clear technical alignment across teams.
- High-quality, technically sound project deliverables.
- Reduced rework through early requirement clarity.
Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, executives, and cross functional groups/stakeholders.
- 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.
- Manage expectations around timelines, risks, priorities, and decision requirements.
- Ensure stakeholder and customer acceptance of project deliverables.
Expected Outcomes
- Strong communication and transparency across the organization.
- Increased stakeholder confidence and alignment.
- Clear decision-making and controlled scope management.
Process & Continuous Improvement
- Implement Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project methodologies based on project needs.
- Conduct retrospectives and drive improvements in delivery efficiency, project processes, tools, and team collaboration.
- Standardize documentation, workflows, and project dashboards for repeatability and scalability.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve project governance, predictability, and execution quality.
- Track performance using project KPIs and drive accountability across teams.
Expected Outcomes
- Continuous improvement in delivery speed, quality, and predictability.
- Scalable and repeatable project execution frameworks.
- Strong accountability and performance tracking.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of project management experience in a technical environment.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile Project Management
- Previous experience coding is preferred
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira).
- PMP Certification is preferred.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit ONLY their C.V. and an application letter to kazi@Pesapal.com, to be received by 14th December 2025.

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