Senior Product Manager - Insurance Technology

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses & equity

Professional development

Hybrid work

Tech exposure

Innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Product Manager for a leading insurtech based in Sandton, Gauteng. You will define the product vision, strategy and roadmap for digital insurance platforms, working with engineering, design, marketing and sales to bring innovative products to market.

The role requires 6+ years in software product management, deep agile experience (Scrum/Jira), strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to operate in a hybrid Sandton environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of product management experience in software, preferably financial services or insurance.
• Proven ability to define strategy, roadmaps and detailed requirements.
• Strong knowledge of agile processes and tools (Scrum, Jira).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy and roadmap for insurance tech products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis and collect customer feedback.
• Translate strategy into requirements, user stories and prototypes.
• Prioritize backlog and manage lifecycle with agile methods.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Work with marketing and sales on go-to-market and positioning.
• Define and track key product metrics and iterate features.
• Engage stakeholders across the organization for alignment on product direction.

Skills

Product management

Agile methodologies

Market research

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering / Business

Tools

Jira

Scrum

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in insurtech, is seeking a strategic and visionary Senior Product Manager to drive the development of cutting-edge insurance technology solutions. This role, based in the financial hub of **Sandton**, will be responsible for defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for our client's digital insurance platforms. You will work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to bring innovative products to market that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of both insurance products and agile software development methodologies. This position offers a hybrid work model, combining collaborative office-based work with remote flexibility, allowing for optimal productivity and engagement within the **Gauteng** tech landscape. You will be at the forefront of shaping the future of digital insurance and creating transformative solutions for the industry. The **Sandton** office provides a state-of-the-art environment for innovation and team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for new and existing insurance technology products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback to identify product opportunities and requirements.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and prototypes.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage the product development lifecycle using agile methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery.
• Work with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies and product positioning.
• Define and track key product metrics, analyzing performance and iterating on product features.
• Engage with stakeholders across the organization to gather input and ensure alignment on product direction.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in product management, with a strong focus on software products, preferably in the financial services or insurance sector.
• Proven experience in defining product strategy, roadmaps, and requirements.
• Deep understanding of agile development processes and tools (e.g., Scrum, Jira).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing abilities.
• Experience with user experience (UX) design principles is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment in **Sandton**.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Performance-based bonuses and potential for equity.
• Generous opportunities for professional development and industry conferences.
• Hybrid work model providing a flexible work-life balance.
• Be part of a dynamic and innovative insurtech company in **Gauteng**.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and a collaborative work culture.