Remote Insurance Product Manager

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Fully remote

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Remote Insurance Product Manager to lead the development and enhancement of its insurance product portfolio. The role collaborates with actuarial, marketing, sales and technology teams to identify market opportunities, define roadmaps, and drive growth in a fully remote environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive product management experience in insurance, strong market insight, and the ability to translate complex requirements into effective product

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience in insurance or financial services.
• Proven track record of launching and managing insurance products.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps for insurance products.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Define product requirements, features, and specifications with development teams.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales on go-to-market strategies and positioning.
• Monitor product performance, collect customer feedback, and iterate improvements.
• Ensure product regulatory compliance and industry standards.

Education

Bachelors in Business

MBA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and innovative Remote Insurance Product Manager to lead the development and enhancement of their insurance product portfolio. This fully remote position offers the chance to shape the future of our insurance offerings, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams including actuarial, marketing, sales, and technology. You will be instrumental in identifying market opportunities, defining product roadmaps, and ensuring our products meet the evolving needs of our customers while driving business growth. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote setting, possesses strong market insight, and excels at translating complex requirements into successful product strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps for new and existing insurance products.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
• Define product requirements, features, and specifications, working closely with development teams.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to develop go-to-market strategies and product positioning.
• Monitor product performance, gather customer feedback, and iterate on product improvements.
• Ensure product compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing insurance products.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, especially in a remote environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for leadership development and significant career growth.