M-KOPA Solar Head of Technical Products (Strategy)_ E-Mobility Jobs in Uganda

M-KOPA Solar Head of Technical Products (Strategy)_ E-Mobility Jobs in Uganda

As one of Africa’s leading fintech lenders, M-KOPA issues millions of micro-loans to our customers every year with a focus on financial inclusion for empowering assets, including Smartphones, Digital Financial Services, and now Electric Motorbikes.
M-KOPA is positioned to lead the African e-Mobility financing sector and as the Head of Product, you will be part of this objective.

We're looking for a blend of technical product management experience, strategy and analytics experience.

You will be based in Nairobi or be able to travel there frequently and will report to Managing Director of M-KOPA Mobility.

In this role, you’ll be expected to :

Know all things electric mobility - from battery supply chains to battery management system AI algorithms to future price curves to electric charger types to manufacturing assembly tax benefits

Be a key leader in defining the product strategic direction of M-KOPA's electric mobility business

Design, run, and iterate M-KOPA's electric vehicle and electric charging / swapping tests and feed that input back into product evolution

Manage M-KOPA's electric vehicle, charging infrastructure, and supply chain partners

We foster a very low-ego environment at M-KOPA, a place where diversity, innovation and collaboration sit comfortably with commercial growth and social impact. The team prizes psychological safety above all. We have a Discovery first approach. Meaning you get to make very clear cases for prioritization of the solutions we develop.


Recognised twice by the Financial Times as one Africa's fastest growing company (2022 and 2023) and by the TIME100 Most influential companies in the world 2023 , we've served over 3 million customers, unlocking $1 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa.

At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility.

Your application should include;

Evidence of Data Driven Product Development

and management

Successful collaborations with cross-functional team members

Experience working closely with external stakeholders such as supply chain partners

Technical experience with products involving electric vehicles and/or lithium ion batteries and/or EV battery management systems and/or finance lease software systems.

You Might Be A Good Fit If:

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience working as a Head of Product or Sr. Product manager

Priority will be given to those with deep technical experience with products involving electric vehicles and/or lithium ion batteries and/or EV battery management systems and/or finance lease software systems.

Priority will be given to those with market experience in the markets M-KOPA operates in

You are passionate about products and product management and leading product teams

You are passionate about electric mobility and lithium-ion batteries and engaging with motorbike drivers, riders and EV companies

You understand and appreciate the power of credit financing for underbanked populations

You have experience building electric mobility products and services

You thrive equally as well in the field engaging with and running customer tests as you do in the Board room reporting on key metrics and building long-term strategy

You thrive in a fast paced, highly dynamic, work environment

Be excited about the future of electric mobility and all the social and customer benefits it brings

You like to have fun and being apart of a close-knit team

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; M-KOPA Solar Head of Technical Products (Strategy)_ E-Mobility Jobs in Uganda

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