
PawaPay · Europe
Who is PawaPay PawaPay is a pan-African fintech enabling local payment channels used by the mass market to both local and international merchants. We operate i...
Who is PawaPay
PawaPay is a pan-African fintech enabling local payment channels used by the mass market to both local and international
merchants. We operate in a highly regulated, partner-driven environment and are in scale-up mode, with ambitious growth plans
across multiple African markets.
Our vision is to simplify business for companies and consumers in Africa and we do that by ensuring that payments simply work, at
scale, despite fragmentation and complexity that exists on the Continent.
Through our payments API we already facilitate over 4 million transactions a day across 20 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. We
are the largest PSP on the Continent for the processing of mobile money payments, and have positioned ourselves well to lead the
payment space as it grows over the next decade.
At PawaPay, there is an entrepreneurial spirit coupled with a modern and professional working culture. The fast-paced,
ever-changing environment will suit someone who can adapt and think on their feet. In return, you will have the opportunity to
work alongside a group of dedicated and smart individuals working towards the same mission. We work as a remote team and have team
members in Europe, Africa and Asia.
We are looking for a Head of Merchant Experience to build and lead a new Merchant Experience (MX) function within Product.
This is a senior product leadership role responsible for every stage of the merchant journey — from a merchant's first interaction
with pawaPay through onboarding, integration, live operations and long-term growth.
Today, many parts of the merchant experience are owned by different teams across the business. Your mission is to bring those
experiences together into a single, coherent strategy, roadmap and operating model.
You'll lead a multidisciplinary team spanning product, design, engineering, AI and QA, working closely with Product, Engineering,
Marketing, Sales, Operations and Customer Success to make pawaPay the easiest payments platform in Africa to discover, integrate
and operate.
As AI increasingly changes how software is built and consumed, you'll also help shape experiences that work equally well for human
users and the AI-powered tools and agents that increasingly interact with payment infrastructure.
Build and lead the Merchant Experience function
Own the merchant journey end-to-end
Build product experiences merchants actually love
Use AI where it genuinely matters
Deliver outcomes the business can measure
Required
Nice to Have
Why PawaPay?
Role Overview The Technical Manager (Mechanical) will play a key role within the Technical Delivery Team, supporting commissioning activities across all project phases in fast-paced, mission-critical data centre environments. This role is primarily focused on mechanical systems (e.g. HVAC, critical cooling, fuel systems, and associated infrastructure) and the development of Level 0 (L0) deliverables, ensuring consistency, quality, and technical excellence across the business. Working both remotely and in support of site teams, the role will contribute to commissioning strategy, support design assurance, drive standardisation of commissioning delivery, and provide expert technical guidance during complex testing and troubleshooting scenarios. The role will also incorporate duties aligned to a Commissioning Consultant (CxC), including input into sustainability-led commissioning processes (e.g. LEED, BREEAM), with responsibility for ensuring commissioning deliverables meet both client and certification requirements. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with internal teams, clients, and project stakeholders to ensure commissioning outcomes align with programme, safety, performance, operational, and compliance objectives. Reporting to: Head of Technical Delivery Location: Hybrid Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery & Strategy Support the development and continuous improvement of programme-wide commissioning strategies for data centre projects Provide mechanical subject matter expertise across all project stages (design through to handover) Ensure alignment between commissioning activities, project programmes, and client delivery objectives Promote consistency in how commissioning is defined, executed, and reported across projects Contribute to the development and standardisation of commissioning processes, templates, and lessons learned Provide technical escalation support for complex mechanical commissioning challenges Design Phase (L0 Focus & CxC Input) Undertake RIBA Stage 2, 3, and 4 design reviews at key percentage completion stages from a commissioning, operability, and maintainability perspective Review and provide structured input into: Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) Basis of Design (BoD) documentation Act in a CxC advisory capacity, ensuring design alignment with commissioning best practice and certification requirements (e.g. LEED Fundamental & Enhanced Commissioning, BREEAM requirements) Support the development and review of commissioning specifications within employer’s requirements Produce initial draft Commissioning Plans aligned with project scope, programme, and phasing constraints Define phasing and operational strategies for critical mechanical systems (e.g. chilled water, air systems, fuel, fire/smoke interfaces) Develop and maintain a Commissioning Risk Register, identifying technical, operational, and programme risks Provide input into constructability and commissionability reviews, including system accessibility, redundancy, and failure scenarios Pre-Construction & Construction Support Provide remote technical support to project teams and site-based commissioning managers Review and contribute to commissioning documentation, including: Method statements Level 4–5 test scripts (drafting and technical assurance) Commissioning checklists and procedures Provide guidance on Level 4 testing methodologies, integrated system testing approaches, and fault resolution Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) as required Act as a technical reviewer for mechanical commissioning deliverables, ensuring compliance with client, design, and CxC requirements Support coordination between mechanical, electrical, controls, and BMS disciplines to ensure integrated system performance Ensure quality, traceability, and consistency in commissioning outputs and documentation Acceptance & Handover Support Provide technical oversight of Level 4 and Level 5 commissioning strategies for mechanical systems Support validation of system performance against OPR, BoD, and commissioning acceptance criteria Review commissioning results, identifying trends, risks, and non-conformances Contribute to final commissioning reports and technical close-out documentation Support delivery of commissioning evidence required for LEED/BREEAM certification (e.g. commissioning reports, issues logs, performance validation) Participate in and support lessons learned workshops to inform continuous improvement Qualifications & Experience Essential: Strong background in mechanical systems within critical environments (e.g. data centres, healthcare, or similar) Demonstrable experience in, or suitable knowledge of commissioning mechanical systems (HVAC, chilled water, CRAH/CRAC, etc.) Solid understanding of commissioning processes Desirable: HNC/HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering BEng (Hons) or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline Experience acting in a Commissioning Consultant (CxC) or similar advisory role Knowledge of LEED (Fundamental / Enhanced Commissioning) and/or BREEAM commissioning requirements Formal project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2) Completed mechanical or building services trade apprenticeship or equivalent practical qualification Skills & Competencies Strong technical expertise in mechanical systems and commissioning methodology Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to interpret complex engineering designs and documentation Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels Organised and methodical approach to documentation and process standardisation Ability to work independently while supporting distributed project teams Additional Information The role will involve collaboration across multiple projects and travel to project sites as required.
🧡 ABOUT ALMA At Alma, we believe sustainable commerce depends on fair, well‑balanced trade. Because finance plays a pivotal role in business, our mission is to put it back in its rightful place - serving merchants and consumers. Our installment and deferred payment solutions help merchants boost sales by 20% or more, increase customer loyalty, and deliver a seamless shopping experience - without encouraging bad debt. As the buy now pay later leader in France and active in 10 European countries, we've empowered over +25,000 merchants and 10 million consumers. With 380+ Almakers and €100M+ ARR, Alma is scaling rapidly across Europe as a member of the Next40, and we're just getting started! 👐 ABOUT THE TEAM The Merchant Activation team's mission is to set merchants up for success and maximise TPV by providing an efficient onboarding journey with impactful training and tools. The team covers three scopes: Enterprise (managed by two Retail Project Managers), Mid-market, and international expansion across Italy and Spain. The numbers speak for themselves: by May 2026, the team had already launched more retail networks than in all of 2025 — including OGF (2,000 POS), Yves Rocher, and Prada across 9 European countries simultaneously. You'll report to the Head of Merchant Activation and work closely with Sales, Account Management, and the international teams (Italy, Spain) to ensure every merchant partnership starts strong and stays activated. This position is a CDI based in Paris. 💼 ABOUT THE JOB Own mid-market onboarding in France * Manage end-to-end onboarding of mid-market retail network accounts: project coordination, account creation, training delivery, and performance tracking for the first 3 months * Work hand-in-hand with Sales and Account Managers to ensure a seamless handover Deploy and train retail networks in Italy and Spain * Conduct training sessions in Italian and/or Spanish for in-store teams — from small boutiques to major retail networks * Coordinate deployments across markets, adapting Alma's onboarding methodology to local specificities Be the voice of the field inside Alma * Gather product feedback and verbatim from in-store staff across markets * Bring those insights back to Product and relevant teams to improve the merchant experience Keep raising the bar on activation * Constantly iterate on training formats and content — stay proactive, stay ahead * Contribute to improving the operating model and activation KPIs (SLA, quality, TPV) 💡 Your background might be in Customer Success, project management, or account management — what matters most is your ability to coordinate, communicate, and make things happen across multiple markets 🧩 ABOUT YOU To succeed in this job * 2–3 years of experience in customer success, project management, account management, or a similar client-facing role * Fluent in French, english, Italian and Spanish — this is the top priority; you'll be training in-store teams in their language * Comfortable juggling multiple accounts and priorities across markets * Strong project management skills: organized, rigorous, able to drive complex deployments end-to-end * Excellent verbal and written communication — you can explain things clearly to anyone, from a store manager to a C-level And it will be nice if you also * Are also fluent in French (a real plus for daily team life and onboarding) * Have some familiarity with the retail world or fintech/payments * Are naturally curious, empathetic, and pedagogic — you enjoy making things click for others * Are a doer with a humble attitude: you get things done without making it complicated Don't meet every single requirement? At Alma, we believe great hires come from diverse paths. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply. We value potential, curiosity and the ability to grow as much as experience. 🧘 WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU If you join, you will be able to grow and impact on: * Real, measurable impact — the retail networks you activate translate directly into Alma's TPV; you'll see the results of your work in the numbers * A pioneer role — the international expansion of Merchant Activation is just beginning; you'll be helping build how Alma operates in Italy and Spain, not just executing a playbook * A clear growth path — the natural evolution for this role is toward Retail Project Manager, with expanding scope across markets and merchant tiers 🤑 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS * Competitive salary based on 12 months * Profit-sharing and employee savings plan * Health insurance: 100% covered by Alma including family package * Disability insurance: 100% covered by Alma * Sport: partnerships with Gymlib and Classpass, or €30/month reimbursement for your sports activities * Maternity/paternity leave: salary maintained at 100% during leave with no seniority requirement. Return to work at 4/5 schedule paid at 100% for 8 weeks. * Sustainable Mobility Package (FMD): €544.80/year (excluding full-remote contracts) * Meal vouchers: €10/day, 50% covered by Alma * Mental health: free access to MindDay platform * Paid time off: 25 days/year (+ additional paid leave granted for employees on executive contracts) * Access to our Learning & Development Platform * 2 weeks of full remote possible per year in summer 🎯 INTERVIEW PROCESS * Video call with Ryslene, Talent Acquisition — to understand your background, motivation, and walk through the role * Interview with Eric, Head of Merchant Activation — deep dive on the role, your experience, and your fit with the team * Case study + International Team interview — a practical case study presented with Eric and Alma's international counterparts (Italy and Spain) * Coffee chat — meet the Merchant Activation team 🌍 DIVERSITY & INCLUSION At Alma, we believe that diversity fuels innovation and makes our community stronger. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels seen, respected, and empowered to do their best work — whatever their gender, background, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability or lived experience. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all walks of life, and all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
📍 Paris | Full-time | Fluent 🇫🇷 & 🇬🇧 At Bigblue, we're building the logistics backbone for the next generation of commerce. Modern brands sell everywhere: through their own online stores, marketplaces, retail, social commerce, and more. Across every channel, customers expect the same fast, reliable, and transparent experience after they buy. What used to be Amazon's exclusive advantage is now becoming the standard for every ambitious brand. We're helping them get there. Since 2018, we've built a tech-driven fulfilment platform used by 600+ brands, including Muji, Aigle, Scuffers, and Cabaïa. With 200+ Bigbluers across the UK, France, Spain, and Germany, our proprietary tech stack, and a network of 9 warehouses and over 100,000 sqm of fulfilment space across Europe, we ship millions of orders every month. And we're nowhere near done! Backed by €20M+ in funding, we're expanding across Europe and building the operating system that will power modern commerce operations at a global scale. At Bigblue, we hold ourselves to a very high bar: in the quality of our product, the rigour of our operations, and the care we bring to every merchant we work with. You'll be working alongside talented people on real, high-impact problems, in an environment where high standards come with genuine support, ownership, and room to grow. If you want your work to matter from day one, you're in the right place. Description As we scale, providing an exceptional merchant experience isn’t just important - it’s core to our strategy and long-term success. To fuel this next stage of growth, we are building a dedicated Operations Management function focused entirely on empowering our merchant-facing Success organization: Account Management, Onboarding, Customer Success, and Support. This team will become the force multiplier that elevates how we operate, share knowledge, drive efficiency, and deliver value to every merchant we serve. We are hiring a strategic, analytical, and highly autonomous Operations Manager to build this function from the ground up. You will architect the systems, processes, and enablement programs that transform how our merchant teams operate — and how they partner with the rest of Bigblue - both today and as we scale. This role reports directly to the Head of Merchants, with the potential to lead a team of 2. If you are a former consultant or operator who loves building structure from ambiguity, optimizing performance, and driving measurable outcomes at scale, this is a rare opportunity to shape a critical growth engine. 🚀 Your mission Build and execute the end-to-end strategy for enablement & operations of the merchant team - defining how teams learn, how processes scale, how knowledge flows, and how we prepare customers (and our people) for product evolution.