Senior Product Manager - Digital Banking

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Generous paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Product Manager to shape the strategy and execution of digital banking initiatives. You will define the product vision, roadmap, and features for digital banking platforms, translating customer needs into actionable plans across engineering, design, marketing, and operations.

In this hybrid role, you will lead market research, competitive analysis, and user testing, driving product launches and ongoing improvement while partnering with senior

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field.
• MBA is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital banking products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation to identify opportunities.
• Gather and prioritize product and user requirements through collaboration with stakeholders.
• Write detailed product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with engineering and design teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Launch new features and products, managing go-to-market strategies.
• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on features for continuous improvement.
• Analyze key product metrics and report on performance to senior leadership.
• Act as a subject matter expert on digital banking trends and customer needs.
• Manage the product backlog and prioritize development efforts effectively.

Kenntnisse

Agile methodologies

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, CS or related

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Analytics platforms

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to drive the strategy and execution of their digital banking initiatives. This hybrid role, based in Sandton, Gauteng, ZA , offers a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. You will be responsible for defining the product vision, roadmap, and feature set for our digital banking platforms, ensuring they meet customer needs and business objectives. This involves conducting market research, analyzing customer feedback, and working closely with engineering, design, marketing, and operations teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the digital banking landscape, a passion for user experience, and a proven ability to launch successful digital products. You will act as the voice of the customer, translating complex requirements into actionable plans and guiding the product lifecycle from conception to launch and iteration. This is a key role in shaping the future of our digital customer offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital banking products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation to identify opportunities.
• Gather and prioritize product and user requirements through collaboration with stakeholders.
• Write detailed product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with engineering and design teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Launch new features and products, managing go-to-market strategies.
• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on features for continuous improvement.
• Analyze key product metrics and report on performance to senior leadership.
• Act as a subject matter expert on digital banking trends and customer needs.
• Manage the product backlog and prioritize development efforts effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field.
• MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, with a focus on digital products, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Proven track record of launching and managing successful digital products.
• Strong understanding of digital banking platforms, mobile applications, and customer experience design.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment, collaborating across departments.
• Proficiency in product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, analytics platforms).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Be part of transforming digital banking.
• Generous paid time off.