Technical Product Manager at Kredete

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.