Senior Remote Insurance Product Manager

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation and incentives

Fully remote work

Health, dental and vision benefits

Career growth and leadership potential

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Remote Insurance Product Manager to lead the development and lifecycle management of innovative insurance products from a home office. This fully remote role focuses on South Africa, requiring deep market knowledge, regulatory awareness, and strong cross-functional leadership across marketing, sales, underwriting, and technology.

You will define product vision, strategy, and roadmaps, drive market insight and opportunity identification, and ensure successful product

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience, preferably in insurance or financial services.
• Strong understanding of insurance products, market dynamics, and SA regulatory landscape.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define product strategy and roadmaps for a portfolio of insurance products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis and customer segmentation to identify opportunities.
• Translate business requirements into product specifications and user stories.
• Manage end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to launch and optimization.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to develop go-to-market strategies and launches.
• Monitor product performance and iterate to enhance value and profitability.

Skills

Product management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Marketing

MBA (preferred)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and strategic Senior Remote Insurance Product Manager to spearhead the development and lifecycle management of cutting-edge insurance products. This fully remote role requires a deep understanding of the insurance market, customer needs, and regulatory landscapes across South Africa . You will be responsible for defining product vision, strategy, and roadmaps, working closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, underwriting, and technology to bring successful products to market. This is a unique opportunity for a product leader to drive significant impact from their home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for a portfolio of insurance products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation to identify new product opportunities.
• Translate market needs and business requirements into detailed product specifications and user stories.
• Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and ongoing optimization.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies and ensure successful product launches.
• Monitor product performance, gather customer feedback, and iterate on products to enhance value and profitability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Demonstrated success in launching and managing new products from conception to market.
• Strong understanding of insurance products, market dynamics, and regulatory environments in South Africa .
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills for remote collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is a plus.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including base salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Chance to shape the future of insurance products for a leading company.