Senior Mechanical Product Manager

At M-KOPA, We Finance Progress. The scale and impact of our work is massive. M-KOPA is a fast-growing FinTech company offering millions of underbanked customers across Africa access to life-enhancing products and services. From our roots as the pioneer in pay-as-you-go “PayGo’” solar energy for off-grid homes, we have grown into one of the most advanced connected asset financing platforms in the world, empowering a broad range of customers to achieve progress in their lives.Our people reflect this mission; we pride ourselves in empowering our people to own their own careers, and encouraging growth through our learning and development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. As a collective, we value diversity, knowing every journey brings its own reward, and support each employee as they travel theirs. This includes our family-friendly policies, commitment to employee mental and physical well-being, and flexible working practices. Our aim is for every employee to be able to shape their own career, whilst helping shape the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Want to know more about M-KOPA? Click this link: M-KOPA is now working to extend this connected asset financing expertise into the electric mobility space; with an initial focus on electric 2-wheelers. Your work will have massive impact both environmentally and in the financial independence it creates for our customers.We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Mechanical Product Manager to join our Mobility team. This role requires a deep understanding and passion for motorcycles, especially their mechanical aspects. The successful candidate will assess and provide feedback on the quality and safety of motorcycle designs and their iterations from multiple electric Motorbike suppliers, ensuring alignment with M-KOPA’s requirements and customer expectations. About this role  First and foremost, we are looking for someone who is excited about what we do. You don’t need to be an expert in Electric Mobility, but you are keen to learn and apply our company’s values. 

As a Senior Mechanical Product Manager for Mobility, you will:

Be a passionate product champion for all things involving electric motorbikes, with a deep specialty on the mechanical side Evaluate and assess motorcycles from various suppliers on their mechanical quality, safety, and overall performance. Convert customer, market, and business needs into mechanical product requirements, ensuring our offerings are competitive and meet our customers' needs. Collaborate with various teams, including engineering, sales, and customer service to ensure alignment with company goals. Monitor market trends and conduct analysis on emerging/alternate suppliers to keep our product offerings competitive. Oversee the relationship with suppliers to ensure consistent product quality and adherence to safety regulations. Monitor feedback from the field to track product safety/quality and make necessary adjustments. Ensure compliance with required regulations and standards.

You’re excited about this opportunity because:

You will be working with an enthusiastic team focused on accelerating the transition to electric mobility in Africa. Your work will have impact on our customers’ livelihood by achieve progress in their lives through technology and financing accessibility. Demonstrating team spirit is important to you.

We’re excited about you because:

You have at least four years of experience in product management, preferably within the motorcycle or broader mobility industry. You have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or automotive engineering or have deep experience with the mechanical components and design of motorbikes or equivalent experience. You have proven experience assessing the mechanical and safety aspects of motorcycles. You understand the importance of well communicating concepts with partners. You can travel occasionally to meet with suppliers, partners, or customers.

M-KOPA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.M-KOPA explicitly prohibits the use of Forced or Child Labour and respects the rights of its employees to agree to terms and conditions of employment voluntarily, without coercion, and freely terminate their employment on appropriate notice. M-KOPA shall ensure that its Employees are of legal working age and shall comply with local laws for youth employment or student work, such as internships or apprenticeships. M-KOPA does not collect/charge any money as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement. This means that we never ask for ‘recruitment fees’, ‘processing fees’, ‘interview fees’, or any other kind of money in exchange for offer letters or interviews at any time during the hiring process.