About M-Pesa Africa

At M-Pesa Africa, we’re the heroes that make things happen.​

We are a united, energetic and passionate team. A place where leaders coach, teams connect, and everyone is empowered to go further, faster. A place where heroes become superheroes; through growth, opportunity, and the chance to work with the best minds in FinTech. ​

We are Africa’s largest FinTech providing services to more than 60 million customers and 5 million businesses solutions across Financial Services, Enterprise, Merchant and Retail. We are now well on our way to becoming the preferred digital payment method across the markets that we serve, for both in-store, remote and online payments. With headquarters in both Kenya and South Africa, we serve markets that include Kenya, Tanzania, DRC, Lesotho, Ghana, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Mozambique. 

About the Role

MPA is a technology partner, enabler, and supporter of M-Pesa markets, driving innovation and the introduction of new services, solutions, and platforms to deliver on our Financial Services Strategy and Plans.

One of the critical aspects of our service to the markets, and key to driving the expansion and improvement of the M-Pesa ecosystem, is the management of key projects and initiatives across multiple markets. Joining us as a Programme Manager, focusing on key projects and initiatives, will give you the opportunity to be part of the M-Pesa journey, utilizing your experience, expertise, and energy to make a positive contribution to our success.

In this role, you will be part of the Technology leadership team, leading the programme management of key strategic projects, and will report to the Technology Strategy, Planning, and Delivery function.

The core responsibility of the Programme Manager role is:

Manage and oversee key projects and initiatives, ensuring effective planning, coordination, and resource utilization to meet objectives and milestones. Supervise the Programme Management Function, ensuring projects are delivered end-to-end, managing inter-dependencies, and holding stakeholders accountable. Identify and mitigate risks and issues to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery aligned with business objectives. Monitor and report progress, ensuring stakeholders are informed and engaged.