Director, TB Product Design, GTPD, Contractor

SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead product design and development. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, managing product backlogs, and ensuring high-quality deliverables through Agile practices. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in cash management, trade finance, and lending, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with product management tools and excellent communication abilities are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Good grasp of technologies relevant to business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define product requirements for APAC market.
• Groom and prioritize multiple backlogs (Product, Defect, BAU).
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and the development team.
• Lead in sprint planning and execution within teams.
• Track product performance metrics for quality standards.

Skills

Business Domain knowledge (Cash management, Trade Finance, Lending, Treasury)

Agile methodologies understanding

Analytical and problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Trello

Azure DevOps

Job description

ProductDesign anddevelopment:

• Detail the product requirements in terms of capabilities & maturity across APAC market
• Define the right Customer Journeys for that Product, define front to back Process design
• Define the right Test scenarios, Customer Migration aspects of the Product
• Work closely with Business Architecture team to ensure design is standardized across all APAC markets
• Work closely with IT delivery teams on a day to day basis to oversee and ensure the right outcomes

Backlog Management:

• Groom, prioritize, and maintain multiple backlog’s (Product, Defect, BAU)
• Write clear and actionable User stories, Review, Approve user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure the backlog is visible, transparent, and understood by all team members.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as the liaison between stakeholders and the development team.
• Gather and analyze feedback from customers, users, and stakeholders to refine the product.

Sprint Planning and Execution:

• Lead / Participate in sprint ceremonies , planning meetings to define goals and priorities.
• Ensure the development team understands the requirements and priorities.
• Review and accept completed work during sprint reviews.

Change Management & Decision Making:

• Make decisions regarding product features, scope, and priorities.
• Balance technical constraints, business needs, and user requirements.
• Manage Change Requests via a well defined Change mgmt framework

Market and User Research:

• Conduct market research and analyze user behavior to identify opportunities for improvement.Monitor industry trends and competitor products.

Performance Monitoring:

• Track product performance metrics and ensure the product meets quality standards.
• Identify areas for improvement and drive continuous enhancement.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of the Business Domain (Cash management, Trade Finance, Lending , Treasury)
• At least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Good grasp of Technologies to understand & appreciate the Solution fitment to Business req, able to question / challenge Solution estimates wrt Complexity of the task.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing demands.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of the industry or domain relevant to the product.
• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field (preferred).