Remote Insurance Product Manager

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Fully remote

Health insurance

Stock options

Home office allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Insurance Product Manager to lead the development and strategy of innovative insurance products. You will identify market opportunities, define product roadmaps, and guide cross-functional teams to launch offerings that meet customer needs and drive growth from anywhere.

This strategic role requires 5+ years in product management, strong insurance knowledge, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably within insurance or financial services.
• Proven ability to develop and launch successful products from concept to market.
• Strong understanding of the insurance landscape, including product types and regulations.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience working in an agile development environment and managing remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for new and existing insurance products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer needs assessments to identify opportunities.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and user stories for design and development teams.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and operations teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage product launches, including go-to-market strategies and internal training.
• Monitor product performance, gather feedback, and iterate to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Product management

Insurance domain knowledge

Remote team leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and experienced Remote Insurance Product Manager to lead the development and strategy of innovative insurance products. This role is critical for identifying market opportunities, defining product roadmaps, and guiding cross-functional teams to launch successful offerings that meet customer needs and drive business growth. Operating entirely remotely, you will leverage your expertise to shape the future of insurance products from anywhere. This is a strategic position for a product leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and digitally-focused environment, contributing significantly to our client's market position within Gauteng and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for new and existing insurance products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer needs assessments to identify opportunities.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and user stories for design and development teams.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and operations teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage product launches, including go-to-market strategies and internal training.
• Monitor product performance, gather feedback, and iterate to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Proven ability to develop and launch successful products from concept to market.
• Strong understanding of the insurance landscape, including various product types and regulations.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience working in an agile development environment and managing remote teams.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering ultimate flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous stock options or equity participation.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.