Product Manager: Strategic Initiatives

Midrand, Johannesburg
Permanent
Full-time

21 hours ago

Who are we?At Miway, our purpose is to enable people to live their way. We understand that life is not just about "things" - but the meaning that those things bring to your life. We believe that technology and innovation have infinite possibilities when it's inspired by humans... by you.This is why we focus on our clients' needs; finding new ways to simplify their lives and how they do things. We give them products, services and solutions that enable them to live and enjoy life on their own terms - in their own way.Agile values and principles are strongly embedded in our culture and they are at the core of how we make decisions and how we approach adding value within the company.Build a successful career with usWe're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters - Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.What will you do?We are seeking a strategic and analytical Product Manager: Strategic Initiatives to lead the development of new products and identify partnership opportunities that drive growth. This role is pivotal in shaping our product roadmap through deep market research, competitive analysis, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.Minimum Requirements:Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in business administration or commerce
Analytical proficiency

Experience:

5+ years' experience in insurance or financial services industry, with exposure to business development
3+ years' experience in new business development
Experiences in B2B or B2C product environments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to get important points across - both written and verbal
Experience in people management and coordination across multidisciplinary teams and departments.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail

Deliverables include, but will not be limited to:

Conducting market research to identify customer needs, industry trends and competitive gaps
Writing research reports and collating statistics on new products launched
Creating business plans with Finance
Presenting new product ideas at various forums
Having a pipeline of new products that can be introduced into the business
Identifying, evaluating and working with potential partners that align with our product strategy and growth objectives
Prioritise features and initiatives based on market demand, business impact, and technical feasibility
Work closely with Development, Legals and Compliance, Marketing and Sales teams to ensure successful product development and launch
Be involved in the product development process from ideation to launch and post launch optimisation

Competencies Required:

Comfortable working without routine supervision
Excellent personal organisation and ability to prioritise and carry out multiple tasks
Ability to look beyond a problem and not get stuck on the current "process" of how to do things
Strategic and analytical thinking - ability to summarise complex data into actionable insights.
Customer-centric mindset - experience conducting user research and usability testing
Communication and influence - ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive alignment across teams
Execution and ownership - ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Collaboration and leadership - experience working in cross-functional teams and executive leadership

Knowledge and SkillsConduct client/market researchSpecialist product supportProduct enhancementsProduct performance tracking and measurementManagement of employeesPersonal AttributesBusiness insight - Contributing through othersFinancial acumen - Contributing through othersOrganisational savvy - Contributing through othersDecision quality - Contributing through othersCore CompetenciesCultivates innovation - Contributing through othersCustomer focus - Contributing through othersDrives results - Contributing through othersCollaborates - Contributing through othersBeing resilient - Contributing through othersTurnaround timeThe shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.Our commitment to transformationAt MiWay we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and opportunity to succeed. MiWay is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This is what drives us to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, reflective of the demographics of our society.

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