Remote Head of Insurtech Product Development

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Remote work

Performance bonuses

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Head of Product Development to lead the product strategy and execution for digital insurance solutions. This fully remote role offers the chance to shape the future of Insurtech by guiding end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through launch.

You will manage a diverse team of product managers, designers, and engineers, driving market research, user feedback, and data-driven decisions in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product management with leadership experience.
• Experience in Insurtech or Fintech domains.
• Proven track record of launching and scaling digital products.
• Strong understanding of insurance products and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Insurtech products.
• Lead and mentor product managers, designers, and engineers.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and gather customer feedback.
• Translate strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and prototypes.
• Oversee agile development and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support for launches and adoption.
• Analyze product metrics and user data for improvements.
• Stay ahead of Insurtech trends.

Skills

Product strategy

Leadership

Agile

Market research

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analytics

UX design

Team mentorship

Education

Master's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

UX tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Head of Product Development to lead the product strategy and execution for digital insurance solutions. This fully remote role offers the chance to shape the future of Insurtech by guiding end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through launch.

You will manage a diverse team of product managers, designers, and engineers, driving market research, user feedback, and data-driven decisions in a fast-growing environment.