Product Manager at an Insurance and Asset Management Company - The People Practice

The People Practice - Our client, an insurance and asset management company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Product Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining the product vision, completing market research to find out more about competitor products or customer needs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions that drive business growth and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development, strategy, and redesign from concept through development and manufacturing to market launch.
• Determine customer needs by identifying and conducting research to inform product decisions and market positioning.
• Recommend the scope and direction of current and future product lines, evaluating new ideas, product modifications, or packaging updates.
• Continuously assess market competition by comparing the company’s products against competitors’ offerings to identify opportunities for differentiation.
• Work with sales, marketing, and production teams to establish objectives, refine strategies, and ensure seamless product delivery and performance.
• Partner with the sales team to develop strategies that drive market share and revenue growth, providing actionable data from field insights.
• Prepare and present detailed short and long-term sales forecasts, special reports, and analyses to guide strategic decision-making.
• Analyze requirements, evaluate ROI, and establish schedules with engineering and manufacturing teams for timely launches.
• Set product pricing using market research, cost analysis, and anticipated sales volume, including customized order considerations.
• Ensure product development timelines are met by coordinating with team members, assigning tasks, and overseeing quality assurance and testing.
• Identify and nurture relationships with new and existing product partnerships to expand market reach and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
• Minimum of 5 years of product management experience in a tech or SaaS environment.
• Proven success in overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycle
• Strong understanding of software development processes and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools like Azure DevOps and data visualization tools (e.g Tableau, Power BI).
• High effectiveness in managing cross-functional teams to deliver finely tuned product marketing strategies
• Demonstrable knowledge of SEM (search engine marketing) and online advertising.

Must have skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
14th February, 2025.