Director, TB Product Design, GTPD, Contractor

SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore seeks an experienced Product Manager to define product requirements and manage backlogs while collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, a strong background in agile methodologies, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with product management tools like Jira and Trello. This role is crucial for ensuring product quality and performance in the competitive finance domain.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the Business Domain (Cash management, Trade Finance, Lending, Treasury).
• At least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.

Responsibilities

• Detail product requirements for APAC market.
• Groom, prioritize, and maintain multiple backlogs.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and development team.
• Lead sprint ceremonies and planning meetings.
• Track product performance and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Prioritization

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).