Technical Product Manager
Job Description
About the Role
Our Kuala Lumpur office serves as the technological hub of MoneyLion, where we take pride in our innovative projects and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting. Be a part of our diverse team of forward-thinkers and industry disruptors dedicated to transforming the finance sector!
The right candidate will facilitate collaboration among the Data, AI, and Product Engineering teams, ensuring compliance with technical, product, and design standards. This position requires enhancing the performance of a multifaceted, cross-functional team while closely engaging with essential stakeholders. The ideal individual thrives in a high-pressure environment, utilizing critical thinking and strong communication skills to connect complex concepts across Engineering, AI, Product, Data, and Marketing. With a solid understanding of agile principles, you will serve as the unifying factor within a productive, cross-disciplinary team, promoting a transparent and open culture that balances user-centered approaches with the realities of quality and speed.
Key Responsibilities
- Craft and communicate the strategic vision and roadmap for internal platforms and data products, prioritizing scalability and performance through best-in-class architecture and solution design.
- Convert business goals into comprehensive technical specifications and user stories for actionable engineering direction.
- Oversee the product lifecycle from inception to launch, balancing the introduction of new features with the resolution of technical debt and ensuring operational excellence.
- Serve as the technical liaison between engineering and other departments, ensuring alignment on product strategy and implementation.
- Implement agile methodologies by leading scrum ceremonies and endorsing best practices for effective team operations.
- Define and monitor service performance to maintain high quality and standards.
- Proactively engage with stakeholders to gather feedback and manage expectations, building consensus around product direction.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to generate innovative ideas for data utilization aimed at monetizing data, enhancing customer experience, and improving customer lifetime value.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends, encouraging innovation and ongoing learning within the team.
About You
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; an MBA is a plus.
- 5+ years of software development experience, with a transition into product management demonstrating a successful track record in managing technical products.
- In-depth knowledge of Data and Data products, including architecture for large data systems and solution design.
- Strong technical foundation, capable of effectively engaging with software engineers on complex technical issues.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and relevant services.
- Familiarity with Microservices, Kafka, Postgres, DocumentDB, Flink, Spark, and Martech SaaS platforms.
- Hands-on ability to query data (SQL), derive insights, and recommend strategic product decisions.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, able to inspire and guide teams toward achieving product vision and objectives.
- Agile/Scrum certification or extensive experience in agile development settings.
- Preferably, previous experience in the fintech sector (or eCommerce, D2C companies, large Data and analytics CoE), especially in financial services or payment systems.
- A commitment to continuous learning, with ongoing education or certifications in new technologies and product management methodologies.
What's Next...
Once you submit your application, you can anticipate the following stages in the recruitment process:
- Interview - Talent Acquisition Team
- Assessment
- Interview - Hiring Panel
- Interview - Hiring Manager
What We Value
We appreciate growth-oriented and collaborative individuals with a strong capacity for learning who exemplify our core values of teamwork, customer-centricity, and innovation. Every member of the MoneyLion team is passionate about fintech and is dedicated to contributing 100% to our mission.
MoneyLion is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. All decisions regarding our workforce are based on merit, skills, and performance, entirely free from discrimination. We are committed to creating a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Within this team, everyone is valued equally. We recognize the full potential of diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to work each day.