To be responsible for the entire lifecycle of a digital product/feature from concept to launch and ongoing optimization
To create and/or lead cross functional squads cross geography comprising of teams of internal/external/business/technology resources to deliver specified outcomes to time cost and quality targets inclusive of scrumming the squad
These projects may be standalone within a portfolio or may comprise a substantial workstream within a larger program
To drive change across the markets to adopt new solutions
To drive product development and manage product backlog alongside market and platform POs
Roles and Responsibilities
Ensure user stories UAT criteria definition of ready definition of done and acceptance criteria are clearly documented and that delivery teams deliver to these documented expectations
Drive decision-making and remove impediments to squads progress by influencing key stakeholders and escalating issues appropriately
Oversee all stages of product feature delivery managing the product roadmap to ensure alignment with business objectives and a seamless user experience inclusive of scrumming the squad
Develop and actively manage project plans in line with project management standards to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
Manage delivery against project plan monitoring progress and taking action to ensure project remains on track and within budget
Manage financials including business case initiatives and ensure that all associated costs and plans are incorporated
Collaborate with business partners and stakeholders to understand and anticipate their needs and be able translate them into product and business requirements
Be able and ready to develop prioritize and maintain the product roadmap and squad backlog to drive speed-to-market and business impact working alongside market POS
Integrate activities identifying and managing interdependencies (within and outside the project) so as to ensure coordinated delivery
Manage relationships with a range of internal and external suppliers and stakeholders business requirements agreeing terms and ensuring delivery
Act as a liaison between different departments (marketing sales design engineering) to ensure alignment and smooth execution
Plan and manage internal and external project resources (financial human technological etc.) to ensure delivery of project outputs to time cost and quality criteria
Agree and implement project reporting and control processes in line with project management standards
Provide communication on project status risk and quality analysis on a regular basis. Address risks escalate on time to deliver projects properly.
Continually seek out relevant industry product digital and technical knowledge and improve on professional skills by completing necessary development activities
Qualifications
Requirements:
With at least 8 years experience in managing projects; a plus experience in Claims and Underwriting in Life insurance are advantageous
Digital product management experience and certification preferred e.g. scrum PO displaying strong digital and agile delivery capabilities
Oversee the product development process including defining requirements creating user stories refining the backlog scrumming the squad and driving with design and engineering teams
Ability to conduct business analysis and create requirements where needed identify business/product requirements gaps and coach the team to fulfil gaps
Act as agile coach for the squad where required uplifting team competency
Able to work under pressure and tight project schedule and work flexibly under dynamic environment and geography
Strong business acumen self-motivated result-oriented strong communication skills
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