Overview
MAKA is a community commerce platform for fashion and beauty, enabling everyone to discover their style, feel represented & express their individuality. We are changing how consumers in Africa shop for fashion & beauty. MAKA is a fashion & beauty marketplace where trusted creators can live-stream & sell directly to consumers. Shoppers can buy through live-streams, on-demand videos, or directly from the catalog. We are a venture-backed startup building the future of e-commerce. We are committed to creating an extraordinary software company, team and place to work!
Job Position: Technical Project Manager
Job Location: Lagos (Remote)
Job Description
- We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with a strong background in Quality Assurance (QA) to join our dynamic team.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing technical projects from inception to completion, ensuring that they meet quality, scope, and time constraints.
- Their blend of project management and quality assurance expertise will ensure that products not only meet developmental milestones but also uphold the highest standards of quality.
Job Responsibilities
Project Management:
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, including schedules, resources, budget, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure all deliverables are met on time.
- Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and senior management.
Quality Assurance:
- Establish and manage QA processes, ensuring that projects adhere to quality standards.
- Coordinate with the development and product teams to create detailed QA plans.
- Lead and/or oversee testing efforts, including manual and automated tests.
- Identify, log, and track defects to resolution, ensuring that final products are free of critical issues.
Stakeholder Communication:
- Act as the main point of contact for project-related queries from both internal and external stakeholders.
- Present regular updates on project progress, risks, and QA findings.
- Foster strong relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Continuous Improvement:
- Analyze project outcomes and QA results to recommend improvements in processes and methodologies.
- Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and trends in project management and QA.
Job Requirements
- Proven experience as a Project Manager in a technical environment.
- Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Experience with project management software tools, like JIRA, Trello, or MS Project.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and meet tight deadlines.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their Resume to: careers@makalive.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.