Integration Manager

Who we are:

Mama Money is a growth stage fintech startup working to help migrant workers in South Africa send money home. Since 2015 we have been providing reliable remittances, at a socially fair price, to those that need it most.

Mama HQ is in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. We are 131 people strong (and counting) from 19 countries across Africa, Asia, the UK, and Europe. Our culture is built around the well-being of our team members and making a difference in our communities. “Just be lekker!” personifies our approach to work: we trust the wisdom of our talented and diverse team to do what is best for our customers and get the job done responsibly, without pedantic policies.

We’ve been around since 2015 and have earned a few accolades along the way, made some new friends, and expanded our reach. We've had some great times and some tough times, but we continue to focus on helping people rather than maximizing profit.

In order for us to continue to grow and be impactful we want to improve our product for our customers and our agents. The Integration Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth delivery of technical integration projects with our partners.

As our Integration Manager you will:

• Support the planning and execution of 3rd party integrations with various technology platforms that we use and services alongside our teams.
• Collaborate closely with tech and data teams to define integration requirements and timelines.
• Develop and support project plans, ensuring milestones are met.
• Act as a technical liaison between internal and external partners, facilitating clear communication and alignment throughout the integration process.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and roadblocks that may arise during integrations, ensuring smooth implementation and functionality.
• Project manage 3rd party integrations to ensure smooth, timely delivery.
• Communicate updates and delays to project stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in integration technologies, applying best practices to enhance our integration capabilities at Mama Money.

In your first 90 days at Mama Money you will:

• Get to know the ins and outs of our business, in particular; how the various systems and teams work together.
• Understand who we are, where we are coming from and what we are trying to accomplish, taking our values into account.
• Get up to speed on the current and upcoming projects; understand the blockers and challenges and suggest innovations and changes.
• Work closely with the Tech Team to understand the quarterly priorities at Mama Money.

About you:

• A technical background / technical exposure in software development.
• Understanding and experience with Agile methodologies.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver on a common goal.
• Business analysis and systems implementation experience.

It would be a bonus if:

• You have worked within the fintech space or at a rapidly scaling startup.

Why Mama:

At Mama Money, the customers & communities we serve are at the heart of all that we do.

We bring our authentic selves to work where we are free to express our diverse identities while staying true to what we believe in and how we feel. Part of that means being able to have difficult conversations when necessary but always remembering to do so with trust, respect, and a positive mindset. Being open to receiving feedback and understanding how this helps us evolve and grow is essential to succeeding in our environment.

We are responsible for ourselves, our behaviour, our delivery, and our output. Although we always aim to move things forward and get things done, we start small - taking it step by step and always looking for ways in which we can improve. We know from experience that when we work together towards a common goal, we can achieve anything.

Mama Money is a special place because we care. We care about our customers, we care about the people who work for us and we care about the impact our work has on the world. There are things that we don’t care about too. Things like bureaucracy, discrimination, ego, titles, and silos. We’re a friendly bunch who don’t take ourselves too seriously but we do take our work, and our customers’ hard-earned money, very seriously.

Mama’s values:

1. Customer & Community
2. Brave & Authentic
3. Positive Mindset
4. Responsible Mindset
5. Togetherness

NB: Applications only open to candidates in Cape Town, or candidates who are actively looking to relocate at their own expense.