The Bama Kicks Foundation works to eradicate poverty by creating pathways to economic equality.
We believe in a future where communities share ownership in the systems they sustain — and where opportunity is both accessible and regenerative.
We pursue this mission through research, advocacy, and equitable wealth distribution models such as cooperatives, unions, and employee-owned enterprises (ESOPs). Our approach is grounded in collaboration, evidence, and long-term community impact.
Our Ecosystem
To turn our mission into measurable impact, the Foundation anchors a family of aligned initiatives that work together to create sustainable economic systems:
1. Bama Kicks — Impact Investment Company
Bama Kicks is an impact-driven investment and venture-building company wholly owned by the Foundation. It funds and scales businesses that advance economic inclusion and community ownership through:
BKVC Venture Fund – invests in early-stage, mission-aligned startups.
SmaBizFund – offers $10K microloans to small businesses and local entrepreneurs.
Idea Factory Venture Studio – incubates and launches new ventures rooted in community needs and equitable design.
All profits from Bama Kicks flow back to the Foundation to expand its programs and impact.
2. BKG — Agency & Consultancy
BKG is the Foundation’s in-house agency and consultancy, providing strategic, design, and operational expertise to both internal ventures and external partners.
By offering consulting services in product, brand, and systems design, BKG helps organizations adopt equitable practices while generating revenue to sustain the Foundation’s broader mission.
3. Human Development Center
The Human Development Center serves as our research and learning arm, focused on understanding how humans can progressively build and sustain equitable systems as our world evolves.
Using cross-disciplinary models, data, and human-centered research, the Center explores areas such as:
Future of work and ownership
Inclusive governance and cooperative economics
Human potential, creativity, and well-being within equitable systems
Our Vision
To build an economy where ownership, opportunity, and dignity are shared — not scarce.
Role OverviewWe are seeking a Technical Product Lead to oversee client projects, manage web and mobile applications, and coordinate between clients, engineers, and internal teams. This role ensures timely delivery, client satisfaction, and alignment with business objectives.
Key ResponsibilitiesProject & Product Management
Manage ongoing web and mobile app projects for external clients.
Create project plans, track progress, and ensure deliverables meet deadlines.
Prioritize feature requests, bug fixes, and enhancements across multiple clients.
Client & Stakeholder Management
Serve as primary point of contact for clients regarding technical updates and project progress.
Translate client needs into actionable tasks for engineering and design teams.
Maintain high client satisfaction through proactive communication and problem-solving.
Team Coordination
Collaborate with Full Stack Engineers, designers, and other consultants to deliver projects.
Ensure internal teams are aligned on priorities, timelines, and resource allocation.
Process & Systems
Implement processes for development, maintenance, and release management.
Track and report project status, risks, and performance metrics.
Recommend and implement improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
3–5 years of experience in product management, project management, or technical leadership, preferably in a digital agency or startup environment.
Experience with web and mobile applications, including understanding technical constraints and development workflows.
Strong client-facing and communication skills.
Knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello) and agile methodologies.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple clients, and maintain high attention to detail.
Technical background (coding knowledge, software architecture understanding) is a plus but not required.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of experience in product management, project management, or technical leadership
- Experience with web and mobile applications, including technical constraints and development workflows
- Strong client-facing and communication skills
- Knowledge of project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Trello
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple clients
- High attention to detail
- Technical background, coding knowledge, or software architecture understanding
What We Do
Bama Kicks is an impact investment and venture-building company focused on closing funding gaps in under-invested communities. Through its venture studio, it creates cooperative and employee-owned businesses, while its investment funds back diverse founders and small businesses. The organization invests across industries, prioritizing entrepreneurs from historically excluded groups, and directs profits toward economic inclusion, community ownership, and equitable opportunity and shared prosperity.
