PREPAID CARD BUSINESS MANAGER ( 1 POST)

MAXCOM AFRIKA

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Advertisement Code No: MA/2014

Maxcom Africa Limited is an ICT Integration Company owned by native Tanzanians based in Dar es Salaam. Maxcom is among companies vetted by the Commission of Science and Technology (COSTECH) and operates under the commissions ICT incubator (Dar Teknohama Business Incubator -
DTBI). Maxcom Africa Ltd vision is to facilitate the transformation of African economy from cash based to electronic wallet based economy and increasing access and use of financial transactions over wireless networks. Maxcom Africa Limited provides and equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment regardless their race, colour, gender, religion, age or disability. The company seeks to appoint dedicated, self motivated and highly organized and qualified candidates for
different positions within Tanzania.

10. PREPAID CARD BUSINESS MANAGER ( 1 POST)
Job Scope:
The Corporate Prepaid Card Product Management team has ownership and responsibility for product
management and strategy for several products including payroll cards, incentive cards, and commercial
prepaid cards and works closely with Sales and Marketing teams to support the card portfolios.
Position Summary:
The Prepaid card Business Manager role is a recognized thought leader and subject matter expert in
managing existing product initiatives and capabilities. This position will be responsible for building out
Maxmalipo Prepaid card both local and Multinational Prepaid Service and related capabilities. The
position will also have responsibility for ongoing product management issues for both prepaid incentive
and prepaid commercial products. This is an individual contributor role responsible for working on highly
complex issues with broad product and business implications.
Responsibilities:
• Overall coordination of both internal and external resources related to the development, launch, and
ongoing management of the prepaid card product.
• Shape and implement strategies that will capitalize on market opportunities and partner requirements.
• Identify partnerships across corporate prepaid card verticals to support growth and development.
• Develop roadmap for penetration of the card and related strategies.
• Manage all outsourced technology vendors for site maintenance, system permissions and on boarding,
scheduled releases, off-cycle enhancements, and customer service related to the prepaid card
Business.
• Lead a cross-functional team to manage existing portfolios and develop strategies to grow
penetration/ activation/ usage of the Prepaid Incentive and Commercial Prepaid Card portfolios
• Conduct complex analysis, including business metrics analysis, portfolio level performance, segment
penetration and customer behavioral profiles to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Use research findings and analytical data to drive the development of new enhancements, tools and
services
• Be an expert with respect to the competition
• Support Prepaid Sales team in efforts to win new deals and renew existing business
• Own and manage the product requirements and associated documentation including product guides
and relevant components of the Prepaid card Operating Regulations
• Continuously review partner landscape and recommend, develop, and implement new and creative
approaches to growing the Visa prepaid business.
Qualifications
• Strong contributor with 3+ years of experience in product management/product development
disciplines with proven leadership capabilities particularly in the prepaid card program,
• Demonstrated track record of developing product strategies based on business objectives and leading
implementation that delivers measurable business results.
• Drive and sense of urgency: a passion to proactively own and grow the business
• Ability to translate product complexities into practical business solutions appropriate
• Strong analytical skills and business case development experience
HOW TO APPLY:
Interest candidates must attach the following:
(1) Application letter (Specify the position or/and Region and advert code number MA/2014)
(2) Current Curriculum Vitae with three referees include from your previous employer.
Uncompleted application will not be considered. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Applicants are invited to submit their application letters and resumes via email only to:
recruitment@elitecarees.co.tz
CLOSING DATE FOR THESE APPLICATIONS IS: October 4th, 2014.
Source:THE GUARDIAN of 24 September 2014
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