Product Manager (Southern Suburbs (Cape)) at Flash Group

Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Product Strategy & Planning

• Develop and refine product roadmaps in collaboration with senior PMs and stakeholders.
• Conduct in-depth market research to identify opportunities and inform product strategy.
• Define and document product requirements for new features and enhancements.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Lead cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment on product objectives and timelines.
• Work closely with UX/UI teams to translate user stories into compelling designs.
• Collaborate with engineering to prioritise and manage the product backlog.

Product Development & Execution:

• Oversee the development and testing of new product features from ideation to release.
• Coordinate with marketing teams to plan and execute go-to-market strategies.
• Monitor product performance metrics and make data-driven adjustments as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Communicate product updates and progress to stakeholders regularly.
• Gather feedback from customers and stakeholders to refine product offerings.
• Ensure transparency in decision-making processes and manage expectations.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify areas for process optimisation within the product management lifecycle.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on best practices.
• Document best practices and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education/Training

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science (or a related field) or Certification in Agile (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner) or Product Management (e.g., AIPMM) or Project Management certifications (e.g. PMI or Prince2) or Business Analysis (e.g., IIBA) or any relevant certifications in Fintech or related fields.

Experience

• Required: 3+ years of experience in product management or a closely related role within Fintech.
• Preferred: Experience in coordinating cross-functional teams, with a focus on product development and lifecycle management in a Fintech setting

KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

Required Knowledge & Experience

• Proven ability to contribute to product strategy and lifecycle management in a Fintech or technology environment.
• Experience in conducting user research, market analysis, and refining product roadmaps.
• Proficiency in data analysis, with a focus on making informed, data-driven decisions.
• Practical experience with integrated Fintech ecosystems, APIs, and Swagger, with demonstrated skills in managing projects and coordinating with technical teams.

Advantageous Knowledge & Experience

• Experience managing product features or minor releases from ideation to launch, working closely with UX/UI teams to develop prototypes and enhance user experience.
• Understanding of financial modelling, pricing strategies, revenue forecasting, and exposure to regulatory compliance processes relevant to Fintech products.

COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Product Strategy & Research: Contributes to product strategy by aligning features with strategic goals, tracking implementation progress, and conducting detailed customer and market research to identify opportunities.
• Performance & Analytics: Monitors product performance using KPIs, collaborates on data analysis and dashboard refinement, and identifies areas for product improvement and customer engagement.
• Market Segmentation & Positioning: Develops customer personas, segmentation strategies, and positioning frameworks based on market insights and competitor research to differentiate products.
• Product Roadmaps & Requirements: Manages roadmaps by balancing innovation with optimization, gathering clear requirements, and facilitating cross-functional alignment using tools like Jira.
• Launch & Operational Support: Leads go-to-market strategies, coordinates smooth product launches, supports post-launch stability, and collaborates with marketing and sales teams to drive product adoption and operational improvements.