Senior Product Manager - Insurtech

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & equity options

Health and retirement benefits

Unlimited PTO

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Product Manager for a remote role in the Insurtech space. Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to launch, partnering with engineering, design, marketing, and operations to deliver digital insurance solutions.

You will shape product vision, conduct market research, and translate findings into actionable requirements. 7+ years in product management with Insurtech experience desired, plus strong leadership for remote teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 7+ years in product management with Insurtech or digital financial services emphasis.
• Proven track record launching and scaling digital products.
• Strong communication, leadership and remote stakeholder mgmt skills.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Insurtech initiatives.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews.
• Translate strategy into requirements, user stories, and specs for engineering.
• Prioritize backlog and manage lifecycle in an agile environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for launches and optimization.

Skills

Product management

Remote leadership

Agile methods

Stakeholder mgmt

Insurtech knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Tech)

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in the Insurtech space, is looking for an innovative and experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the development of cutting-edge insurance products and platforms, operating fully remotely. This role demands a strategic thinker who can translate market opportunities and customer needs into successful digital insurance solutions. You will own the product lifecycle from ideation to launch and iteration, working closely with engineering, design, marketing, and operations teams. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, possesses a deep understanding of the insurance industry, and excels at driving product vision in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for key Insurtech initiatives.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify new product opportunities and requirements.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and functional specifications for engineering teams.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage the product development lifecycle in an agile environment.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in product management, with a significant portion focused on Insurtech or digital financial services.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling digital products.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and product development best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with experience managing remote teams.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and equity options.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Unlimited paid time off and flexible remote work policy.
• Opportunities to shape the future of Insurtech with a pioneering company.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking remote work culture.