Senior Product Manager - Insurance Technology

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company匹配

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Product Manager to drive the development of core insurance technology platforms. This role offers a hybrid work model balancing essential in-office collaboration with remote work.

You will work with engineering, design, marketing, and sales to define product vision, strategy, and the roadmap, translate market needs into requirements, and guide products through their lifecycle with a strong user-centric focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; MBA or relevant Master's preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years in Product Management, ideally in insurance/financial services tech.
• Proven track record of launching and managing software products.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate product vision, strategy, and roadmap for insurance technology products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify opportunities.
• Translate strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Prioritize backlog and manage sprints with engineering teams.
• Collaborate with UX/UI to create intuitive interfaces.
• Oversee lifecycle from ideation to launch and optimization.
• Coordinate with marketing, sales, and support for adoption and satisfaction.

Skills

Product management

Agile methodologies

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/CS/Engineering

MBA or relevant Master's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Aha!

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the InsurTech space, is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Product Manager to drive the development of cutting-edge technology solutions in Centurion. This role is critical for defining product vision, strategy, and roadmap for their core insurance technology platforms. You will work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to deliver exceptional products that meet market needs and business objectives. This position offers a hybrid work model, balancing essential in-office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the insurance industry, agile methodologies, and a passion for building user-centric products. You will be responsible for conducting market research, defining product requirements, and guiding products through the entire lifecycle. Join a forward-thinking company that is transforming the insurance landscape through technology, offering a dynamic environment and significant opportunities for career advancement. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of insurance technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and articulate product vision, strategy, and roadmap for insurance technology products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify new product opportunities and market needs.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Prioritize product backlog and manage development sprints in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Work closely with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and user-friendly product interfaces.
• Oversee the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch and post-launch optimization.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to ensure successful product adoption and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on product features.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes impacting the insurance sector.
• Act as a subject matter expert for assigned products, advocating for customer needs internally and externally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or relevant Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Product Management, preferably within the insurance or financial services technology sector.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing software products.
• Strong understanding of the insurance lifecycle (underwriting, claims, policy administration) and relevant technologies.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment.
• Proficiency in product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Aha!).
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive consensus among stakeholders.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Hybrid work model offering excellent flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career growth.
• Dynamic and innovative work environment at the forefront of InsurTech.
• Access to leading-edge technologies and industry insights.
• Generous paid time off and public holidays.
• Stock options or equity grants.
• Employee wellness programs and social events.