Insurance Product Manager

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health, retirement benefits

Professional development budget

Innovative, collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an innovative Insurance Product Manager to lead the development and management of the insurance product portfolio in Port Elizabeth. You will define product strategy, roadmaps, and feature definitions, working with underwriting, sales, marketing and IT teams in a hybrid model that blends remote flexibility with in-office collaboration.

The role focuses on market-driven product opportunities, lifecycle management, and go-to-market execution to support growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in insurance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product strategy, roadmap, and feature requirements for insurance products.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new product opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to oversee product development from concept to launch.
• Manage the entire product lifecycle, including post-launch optimization and performance tracking.
• Develop go-to-market strategies and support sales and marketing efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Job description

Our client seeks an innovative and strategic Insurance Product Manager to lead the development and management of their insurance product portfolio in Port Elizabeth . You will be responsible for defining product strategy, roadmaps, and feature definitions, ensuring our offerings meet market demands and company objectives. This role involves cross-functional collaboration with underwriting, sales, marketing, and IT teams. The position operates on a hybrid model, offering a blend of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration essential for product strategy alignment and team synergy.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the product strategy, roadmap, and feature requirements for insurance products.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new product opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to oversee product development from concept to launch.
• Manage the entire product lifecycle, including post-launch optimization and performance tracking.
• Develop go-to-market strategies and support sales and marketing efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably within the insurance industry.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing products.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model providing work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Generous professional development and training budget.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation.