Lead Product Manager (Remote)

Lead Product Manager

Cape Town (Remote)

Salary to be discussed ( a great benefit package!)

83DATA is partnered with a fast-growing, technology services company with clients across four continents.

To achieve this they are on the journey to becoming a product-led company, taking the lessons from solutions they have built and creating roadmaps for new product development. They have recruited a Chief Product Officer and are building product teams and creating domain roadmaps.

They are seeking an experienced Lead Product Manager to join Sand Tech’s growing Insurance domain. The Lead Product Manager will be responsible for driving the success of their products, from conception to launch and beyond.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Lead Product Manager you will be responsible for the set of products within the Insurance industry domain.

Central to the role is defining what the team builds and why; shaping the strategy and roadmap.

Product Strategy:

• Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy, collaborating with the domain teams
• Define the product roadmap, goals, and priorities based on market research and business objectives
• Lead discovery and prototyping of new products and features

Market Research:

Conduct market analysis, competitive research, and customer feedback to identify opportunities and threats

Product Development:

• Collaborate with design, engineering, science and other teams to define product requirements and specifications
• Manage the product development process from ideation through to release
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality products within budget

Stakeholder Communication:

• Effectively communicate the product vision, progress, and roadmap to cross-functional teams, executives and stakeholders
• Gather feedback and insights from stakeholders to refine the product strategy

Product Lifecycle Management:

• Monitor product performance and key metrics
• Make data-driven decisions to optimize and enhance the product throughout its lifecycle
• Develop and execute end-of-life and sunset strategies when necessary

Product Marketing:

• Work closely with the marketing team to create go-to-market plans, product positioning, and marketing collateral
• Support sales and customer support teams with product knowledge and training

Commercial acumen and Risk Management:

• Ability to manage revenue and whole life costs, understanding of pricing strategies and legal/contractual implications of products
• Identify potential risks and challenges related to product development and take proactive steps to mitigate them

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior Product Manager, with a track record of successfully bringing products to market in a dynamic environment
• Experience in major Insurance companies and strong understanding of the domain
• Product experience with B2B products and relationships
• Strong understanding of product management methodologies and tools
• Project management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Expertise in agile development methodologies
• Relevant undergraduate degree; MSc or PhD preferred