Head of Product Management-Core Banking

Intellect Design Arena Ltd; Chennai; Sur place; INR 4 000 000 - 7 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Intellect Design Arena Ltd seeks a seasoned Product Head to lead the Core Banking Product Suite with end-to-end ownership of the product roadmap and solution definition. The role requires deep domain expertise, customer-centric focus, and the ability to drive product evolution across global implementations.

The ideal candidate will lead senior product managers, architects, and domain experts, coordinating with engineering, delivery, and sales teams to ensure successful product releases and

Qualifications

• 20+ years in Banking Product Management, Solution Consulting, or Core Banking Product Development.
• Deep functional knowledge of Core Banking systems including CASA, Deposits, Lending, Payments, and Digital Banking integration.
• Proven track record leading product ownership for large-scale Core Banking products.

Responsabilités

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Core Banking Suite.
• Lead solution definition and product fitment for customer engagements with pre-sales, delivery, and business teams.
• Collaborate with global clients to gather requirements and drive product enhancements.
• Ensure timely closure of functional requirements and manage workshops across stakeholders.
• Provide strategic leadership for UAT dispute resolution and post-sales roadmap alignment.
• Stay ahead of regulatory and market developments to maintain competitiveness.
• Lead a team of senior product managers and domain experts for high-quality releases.

Connaissances

Product ownership

Core Banking knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Client engagement

Cloud-native architectures

Microservices

Requirements gathering

UAT dispute resolution

Communication & negotiation

Outils

Temenos

Finacle

Flexcube

Description du poste

We are seeking a seasoned Product Head to lead our Core Banking Product Suite. This is a senior leadership role with end-to-end ownership of the product roadmap, solution definition, and alignment with business and delivery teams. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain expertise, product vision, and a customer-centric approach to drive product evolution and successful implementations globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Core Banking Suite, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends.
• Lead solution definition and product fitment activities for customer engagements, working closely with pre-sales, delivery, and business teams.
• Collaborate with global clients to gather requirements, conduct gap analysis, and drive product enhancements aligned with market needs.
• Ensure timely closure of functional requirements, managing solution workshops and driving consensus across stakeholders.
• Provide strategic leadership for UAT dispute resolution, product implementation support, and product roadmap alignment during post-sales engagements.
• Stay ahead of regulatory and market developments to incorporate necessary product changes and maintain market competitiveness.
• Lead a team of senior product managers, architects, and domain experts to ensure high-quality product releases and customer success.
• Act as the senior product representative in client discussions, steering committees, and industry forums as required.
• Partner with engineering, delivery, and sales teams to drive product-led growth and support global business objectives.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 20+ years of experience in Banking Product Management, Solution Consulting, or Core Banking Product Development.
• Deep functional knowledge of Core Banking systems, including CASA, Deposits, Lending, Payments, and Digital Banking integration.
• Proven track record of leading product ownership for large-scale Core Banking products (e.g., Temenos, Finacle, Flexcube, or similar).
• Strong expertise in solution definition, requirement gathering, product fitment, and client engagement in a banking product environment.
• Experience handling post-sales product ownership, including requirement closure, UAT dispute resolution, and product roadmap alignment.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to work with senior client executives, business heads, and technology teams.
• Exposure to cloud-native, microservices-based Core Banking architectures is desirable.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities with the ability to lead cross-functional global teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Domain certifications in Core Banking or Banking Technology will be an added advantage.
• Global exposure to Core Banking implementations across regions such as APAC, MEA, and Europe preferred.