Senior Product Manager

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / TECHNICAL SKILLS: • Extensive experience in leading strategic product initiatives and managing complex product lifecycles in Fintech. • Deep understanding of South African market dynamics, customer behaviour, and competitive analysis within the financial services industry. • Advanced experience and expertise in integrated fintech ecosystems, including in-depth knowledge of APIs and Swagger, with a strong track record of successfully managing complex projects. • Proven ability to drive product innovation, optimise product performance, and ensure alignment with business objectives. • Strong track record of making data-driven decisions and resolving technical, functional, and business issues. • Experience in mentoring junior PMs and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Advantageous Knowledge & Experience • Experience in spearheading innovation initiatives and driving digital transformation within a Fintech environment. • Advanced knowledge of global Fintech trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory landscapes including POPIA, FSCA, FICA, RICA etc. • Proven success in managing complex stakeholder relationships and influencing executive-level decision-making. • Familiarity with advanced financial technologies and their application in product development. • Experience in leading cross-functional teams through major product pivots, mergers, or acquisitions. COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES: • Product Strategy & Research: Defines and drives overarching product vision, aligning it with Flash organisational goals and adapting strategies based on large-scale market research and feedback. • Performance & Analytics: Uses advanced analytics to improve product performance, translating complex data into strategic insights and recommendations for senior leadership. • Market Segmentation & Positioning: Leads strategic market segmentation, competitor research, and positioning efforts, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives and market dynamics. • Roadmaps & Requirements: Oversees and balances strategic product roadmaps, facilitating cross-functional collaboration to gather and prioritise complex requirements aligned with business goals. • Launch & Operational Support: Crafts sophisticated go-to-market strategies, managing the full product lifecycle, while ensuring operational readiness, risk mitigation, and continuous process improvements post-launch.