Product Manager - First National Bank

purpose

Responsible for providing the direction and managing the creative process of a specialist team  

responsibilities

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

experience and qualifications

• Minimum Qualification - Relevant Degree in Marketing
• Experience - 3 to 5 years experience in a similar environment, of which 1 to 2 years ideally at junior (entry level) management level

additional requirements

In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check.