Technical Product Manager at Kredete

Kredete is a personal finance company that’s focused on helping everyone in Africa make financial progress. We believe that when it comes to money, everyone deserves a chance to succeed. That’s why we offer a range of tools and personalized recommendations designed to help people make the most off their money – no matter where they’re starting from. With Kredete, anyone can access the financial resources they need to get ahead.Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Product Manager (TPM) to lead the development and scaling of Kredete’s stablecoin infrastructure products. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, product strategy, and execution skills. You will work closely with engineering, compliance, and partnerships teams to design, deliver, and scale stablecoin-based payment rails, APIs, and B2B/B2C solutions across multiple corridors.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll be shaping the backbone of financial infrastructure across Africa, enabling millions to move money globally with stablecoins.

Key Responsibilities

Own the product vision and roadmap for stablecoin infrastructure, including wallets, on/off-ramps, cross-border APIs, credit-linked stablecoin products, and settlement rails.
Define KPIs, product goals, and measurable outcomes for adoption, transaction volumes, uptime, and scalability.
Stay ahead of emerging trends in stablecoins, DeFi, and cross-border payment standards to inform product direction.
Translate abstract strategies into clear product requirements for engineering and design teams.
Manage sprint planning, dependencies, and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
Produce structured documentation of product decisions, requirements, and compliance alignment.
Partner with design to ensure intuitive, consistent, and accessible UI/UX flows.
Drive the design of secure, scalable, and reliable stablecoin infrastructure (wallet services, ledgers, audit trails).
Oversee integrations with banking partners, blockchain networks, payment processors, and KYC/KYB providers.
Ensure resiliency, high availability, and security of all infrastructure components.
Support scalability across multi-currency corridors and optimize settlement costs.
Act as the bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
Provide roadmap updates, delivery timelines, and adoption metrics to leadership and partners.
Collaborate with business development to onboard enterprise/API clients and support smooth integrations.
Build client-facing documentation, guides, and FAQs to reduce support friction.

Qualifications & Experience

5+ years of product management experience in fintech, payments, blockchain, or financial infrastructure.
Strong technical background (Computer Science, Engineering, or related field) with ability to engage deeply with engineers.
Hands-on experience with stablecoins, crypto custody, fiat on/off-ramps, cross-border payments, or core banking systems.
Proven track record of shipping high-scale financial infrastructure products with measurable adoption.
Proficiency with PM tools (Jira, Confluence, Notion) and API testing tools (Postman).
Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (AML/KYC, MSB/EMI, FATF) in the context of stablecoin products.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Experience in fast-paced startup environments, leading cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Preferred Skills

Prior experience with blockchain networks (Ethereum, Solana, Layer-2s) and stablecoins (USDC, USDT).
Knowledge of liquidity management, FX, and settlement flows for cross-border payments.
Familiarity with API documentation tools (Swagger, GitBook, Postman collections).
Strong API design and technical documentation skills.
Exposure to credit products for underbanked and financial inclusion use cases.
Proficiency with collaboration tools (Slack, Figma, Notion).
Demonstrated ability to scale products across multi-country, multi-currency corridors.

Soft Skills

Strong execution and problem-solving mindset.
Ability to translate technical systems into clear business value.
Excellent collaboration and leadership skills across functions.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accountable.
Comfortable working in ambiguity and driving clarity for teams.