Product Manager

In brief

Overview This role is for a Product Manager at Capitec Bank, central to the "Connect" initiative which is built on real delivery. The Product Manager acts as the engine, supporting the Product Head in developing the best product, directing its full life cycle, and collaborating with Software Development Managers and teams on build timelines and execution. The successful candidate will take front-end ownership of Connect's full channel suite, which includes the app, Nova, USSD, IVR, and self-service, leading the necessary people, partnerships, and delivery plans. What you will do * Own the front-end delivery of Connects channel suite from end to end * Lead and coordinate front-end developers, UI and UX teams across all Connect touchpoints * Work at tactical and operational levels, contribute to product strategy and business planning, and integrate business and technical product segments to achieve objectives, delivery and targets * Manage delivery of provisioning, vouchers, order management and bundle products * Ensure the front-end integrates correctly with APIs and backend capabilities * Author documents across the product life cycle, including business plans, product roadmaps, business cases, requirements and functional specifications * Use data and metrics to test theories, confirm assumptions, measure success and validate products through client feedback * Align initiatives and projects to our broader strategy and achieve goals through cross-functional teams, including remote and hybrid setups Requirements (from the original advert) **Education** * Minimum: Bachelor's Degree * Ideal: Honours Degree **Experience minimum** * At least 8 years' management experience at senior level in product development or as a product manager/owner, with 5+ years managing, developing and delivering a product * Career experience that includes time in one or more technical roles, and a track record of communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple business units * Working knowledge of APIs, front-end technologies and Java-based environments * Experience coordinating UI/UX teams and managing end-to-end technical delivery * Experience scoping and running usability studies and/or client research * Business development experience in a banking or financial landscape **Knowledge minimum** * Financial acumen for budget management * Translation of product strategies into tactical and operational plans * Systems thinking, big-picture view, sound decision-making * Agile product ownership and methodology * Domain-specific knowledge, product technology and technical dependencies * People and stakeholder management * Data-driven, analytical and quantitative skills * Technologically literate and adaptable **Experience ideal** * Product development experience in the product domain at management level * Working with Agile product ownership * Translating business strategies into business benefits * Initiation and implementation of innovative concepts * Telco or MVNO industry experience beneficial but not essential **Knowledge ideal** * Capitec Way of Work * In-depth knowledge and understanding of banking including productivity, profit, efficiency, processes, procedures and client service * Continuous improvement best practices Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, PDCA * Process mapping and improvement techniques **Skills** * Analytical Skills * Attention to Detail * Commercial Thinking Skills * Communications Skills * Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills **Additional Information** * Clear criminal and credit record Who should apply The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced Product Manager or Product Owner with at least 8 years in product development management, including 5+ years directly managing, developing, and delivering a product. They should possess a technical background, demonstrated by career experience in one or more technical roles, and be adept at communicating with diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree is a minimum requirement, with an Honours degree preferred. The successful applicant will be a strategic thinker capable of operating at tactical and operational levels, leading front-end delivery across various channels, and coordinating development and design teams. They should be data-driven, analytical, proficient in Agile methodologies, and have business development experience within the banking or financial sector, with Telco or MVNO experience being an advantage. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/product-manager-capitec-bank-4 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 8 years of experience.

• Java
• Agile / Scrum

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