Associate Product Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope and timelines
• Facilitate all Scrum events, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives
• Collaborate with the Product Manager and Engineering Manager to prioritize and refine the product backlog, ensuring well-defined, estimated, and development-ready user stories
• Remove impediments and roadblocks that hinder Scrum team progress, promoting a collaborative problem-solving environment
• Monitor team metrics and key performance indicators to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement
• Document deployment and release versions for bug fixes, enhancements, and new features
• Act as a mediator between the product-engineering team and the support-engineering team to document and convey new jars for proper deployment in bank environments (Direct to Bank Solutions)
• Manage and oversee team operations on Jira
• Distribute sprint and weekly reports to stakeholders
• Coach team members in Agile frameworks
• Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration
• Assist teams in implementing changes effectively
• Promote a culture of transparency, trust, and open communication within and across teams
• Stay informed of industry trends and developments in Agile and Scrum methodologies, and contribute to the continuous evolution of Agile practices at Teamapt

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience
• Prior experience in payment systems or banking
• Previous experience, preferably in backend development, as a software engineer is an advantage
• At least 3 years of experience in a Scrum master role
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification is preferred
• Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to addressing challenges and facilitating solutions
• Experience with Agile tools and software, such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• A passion for continuous learning and improvement, both for yourself and your teams

Benefits

• Culture - We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We've built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. We have a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks
• Compensation - You'll receive a competitive salary, pension, health insurance, performance bonus, plus other benefits
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding company