Hybrid Product Manager bei FirstRand

We are looking for a Product Manager with proven experience in either Fintech or Telecommunications. Your role will involve guiding the strategic vision and overseeing the creative process of a specialist team.
 
Are you someone who can:  
 

• Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers’ expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions. 

• Establishment, alignment and management of target and budget goals whilst ensuring effective control of costs for a range of functional areas to increase cost efficiency. 

• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members. 

• Maintenance of expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments industry best practices and provision of proactive advice and solutions to relevant stakeholders. 

• Develop a product strategy aligned to business strategy to ensure business growth and sustainability. 

• Translate strategies into actionable goals and execute relevant projects / initiatives aligned to strategic objectives with specific performance measures and control systems to track progress. 

• Implement and maintain sound business processes that minimize FNB risk and deliver quality requirements specifications. 

• Findings that area as a result of internal or external audit and client management and risk. 

• Manage designated product development projects from inception to final execution, including post implementation evaluation. 

• Initiate and manage market research, data mining and quantitative analysis to ensure sustainability and future competitive growth. 

• Explore local and international markets for new products and trademarks in order to expand and strengthen the business' market position. 

• Facilitate the conversion of knowledge and ideas into new or improved products, processes and services. 

• Manage own development to increase own competencies. 

 
 
You will be an ideal candidate if you have:  
 

• BCom or Engineering Degree equivalent to an NQF Level 7 

• 3 - 5 years' experience in Management 

• 3 – 5 years of experience in the Fintech or telecommunications industry 

• Credit Product Experience (advantageous) 

• VAS and Prepaid Sales experience 

• Great Communication and Negotiation skills 

As a #Changeable you will have access to:  

• Opportunities to network and collaborate  

• Work that is challenging  

• Opportunities to innovate  

• Conditions that are flexible  

• Focus on health and wellbeing  

• Resources to help you with your professional development  

• Generous leave policy  

• Preferential employee banking rates  

 
 
We can be a match if you are / have  

• Analytical  

• Adaptable and curious  

• Thrive in a collaborative environment  

• Conceptual and Big Picture Thinking  

• Strategic Thinking  

 
Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!  

 
All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfil this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.