Senior Product Owner : Value Management

Old Mutual South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 150 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Product Owner to drive the strategic vision for financial wellness products. This role is pivotal in enhancing customer and business value through innovative product management and agile delivery. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in product management, particularly within financial services, and will be a fully qualified actuary. Join a collaborative environment where you will lead cross-functional teams, engage with stakeholders, and leverage data-driven insights to optimize product performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a company committed to writing Africa's story together.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product management or strategic leadership in financial services.
• Strong background in financial wellness products and rewards programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of frameworks to enhance customer value.
• Champion innovation and agile product development processes.

Skills

Product Management

Financial Wellness Principles

Data-Driven Insights

Agile Methodologies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Education

Qualified Actuary (FASSA, FIA, or equivalent)

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Product Owner : Value Management role at Old Mutual South Africa.Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity, and our diverse talent reflects this.Job DescriptionThe Head of Value Management / Senior Product Owner for GRiD is responsible for leading the strategic vision, execution, and continuous improvement of Old Mutual's Digital, Rewards, and Smart Goals products.This role is crucial in driving the business models of the financial wellness agenda through supporting proposition teams aligned with customer needs, business goals, and market opportunities.The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified actuary with a deep understanding of financial wellness principles, business case modelling, and a proven track record of delivering data-driven insights and product value.ResponsibilitiesValue Management : Lead the development and execution of frameworks to assess and enhance customer and business value delivered by financial wellness products.Innovation and Agile Delivery : Champion a culture of innovation and lead agile product development to accelerate key features and initiatives.Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate with marketing, technology, risk, finance, and actuarial teams to optimize product performance.Data-Driven Decision Making : Use analytics to inform design, iterate based on insights, and measure outcomes.Financial Performance and Risk Management : Manage financial performance and risks, balancing customer value with commercial outcomes.Leadership and Coaching : Lead and inspire teams of product managers and specialists.Stakeholder Engagement : Build relationships with executive leadership, partners, and regulatory bodies.Key DeliverablesProduct Strategy : Develop comprehensive, forward-looking strategies aligned with the financial wellness platform.Customer and Business Value Realization : Define value propositions and results aligned with wellness metrics.Performance Metrics : Establish clear metrics for adoption, engagement, and impact.Scenario Analysis and Stress Testing : Conduct simulations to understand business case positions of portfolios.Minimum RequirementsAt least 10 years in product management, value management, or strategic leadership in financial services.Strong background in financial wellness products, rewards programs, or digital development.Proven success leading cross-functional teams in agile environments.Potential Tier one consulting experience in similar environments.Advanced analytical skills and data leverage experience.Leadership skills to inspire and coach teams.Fully qualified actuary with professional designation (FASSA, FIA, or equivalent).