Product Manager - InsureTech

Overview

Join Old Mutual South Africa in Harare as a Product Manager specializing in Insurtech to spearhead the product vision, strategy, and delivery for the OM Fintech Insurtech offerings. This strategic role focuses on crafting customer-centric Insurtech products that drive profitability and market adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and articulate the Insurtech product strategy and roadmap grounded in market research and insights.
• Identify emerging opportunities in the Insurtech sector and innovate new or enhanced product solutions that align with strategic goals and budgets.
• Transform product strategies into actionable requirements and prototypes while leading ideation, concept creation, and product development cycles.
• Develop compelling business cases for new products and enhancements, ensuring delivery within set timelines and quality standards.
• Achieve assigned revenue and profitability targets through effective commercialization efforts including customer acquisition, retention, and product launch planning.
• Continuously monitor product performance and lifecycle, adjusting strategies and operations to optimize offerings.
• Ensure process, compliance, and regulatory alignment at the product level while managing stakeholder agreements and contract adherence.
• Lead internal and external stakeholder engagement including brainstorming sessions, research, and feasibility assessments.
• Build and mentor a product team fostering a customer-driven culture and supporting ongoing skills development.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum six years of professional experience in product development, payments, Insurtech, or IT sectors.
• Proven expertise in system thinking, design analysis, scaled agile delivery, and mobile money solutions.
• Prior experience or knowledge in the Insurtech domain is advantageous.
• Ability to analyze and present campaign insights and business results effectively to senior leadership.
• Strong commitment to delivering outcomes through teamwork and stakeholder collaboration.
• Sound understanding of commercial metrics, profit and loss management, and performance tracking.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities.

Skills and Competencies

• Customer Value Focus
• Performance Orientation
• Product Operations Management
• Strategic Product Planning
• Team Building and Leadership
• Effective Communication
• Customer Centricity
• Accountability and Result Delivery
• Financial Literacy and Acumen

Education

Bachelor of Commerce degree specializing in Information Technology and Computer Science, specifically Information Technology Management.

Additional Information

The closing date to apply is 5 August 2026 at 23:59. The role is situated in Harare, Zimbabwe, under Old Mutual's Fintech business unit. The incumbent will work closely with the Chief Commercial & Products Officer, Head Ecosystem and Partnership, and other management teams to deliver on strategic and financial goals.