Senior Product Manager - Fintech

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid Mossel Bay office with flexible

Paid time off and employee assistance

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a rapidly growing FinTech, is seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the development and strategy for a core digital banking platform based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will define vision, strategy, and roadmap, translating market needs into innovative features.

This role blends technical understanding, market insight, and strong leadership to drive product success. It offers a Hybrid work model with Mossel Bay office and remote opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• An MBA or relevant Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, with a strong focus on digital products, preferably within FinTech or banking.
• Proven experience in defining product strategy, roadmaps, and launching successful digital products.
• Deep understanding of agile development methodologies and product lifecycle management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with engineering and design teams to deliver complex technical solutions.
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles and user-centered design.
• Passion for financial technology and innovation.
• Experience in the Western Cape business environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital banking solutions.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify product opportunities.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and product specifications.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Define and track key product metrics (KPIs) to measure product performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Engage with stakeholders across the organization to gather feedback and ensure alignment on product goals.
• Manage the go-to-market strategy for new product features and releases.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in the FinTech and digital banking space.
• Champion the product vision and evangelize its value proposition internally and externally.

Skills

Product strategy

Leadership

Market research

Agile lifecycle

Stakeholder mgmt

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing FinTech company, is seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Product Manager to lead the development and strategy for their core digital banking platform. This exciting opportunity is based in the scenic coastal town of Mossel Bay, Western Cape . You will be responsible for defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, translating market needs and business objectives into innovative product features. This role requires a blend of technical understanding, market insight, and strong leadership skills to drive product success. The position offers a Hybrid work model, combining the collaborative energy of our Mossel Bay office with the flexibility of remote work. We are looking for a product leader who is passionate about shaping the future of financial technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital banking solutions.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify product opportunities.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and product specifications.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Define and track key product metrics (KPIs) to measure product performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Engage with stakeholders across the organization to gather feedback and ensure alignment on product goals.
• Manage the go-to-market strategy for new product features and releases.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in the FinTech and digital banking space.
• Champion the product vision and evangelize its value proposition internally and externally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• An MBA or relevant Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, with a strong focus on digital products, preferably within FinTech or banking.
• Proven experience in defining product strategy, roadmaps, and launching successful digital products.
• Deep understanding of agile development methodologies and product lifecycle management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with engineering and design teams to deliver complex technical solutions.
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles and user-centered design.
• Passion for financial technology and innovation.
• Experience in the Western Cape business environment is advantageous.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and bonus structure, commensurate with experience and performance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical aid and access to fitness programs, are provided.
• Opportunities for professional development, including conferences and further training, are actively supported.
• The role offers significant autonomy and the chance to make a substantial impact on a growing FinTech platform.
• Enjoy a supportive and innovative work culture in our Mossel Bay office, with the flexibility afforded by our Hybrid model.
• Additional benefits include generous paid time off and employee assistance programs.