Strategic Product Manager – Market & Roadmap Lead

Benefact group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Gloucester seeks a Product Strategy Manager to drive the strategy for pre-paid funeral plans. This involves owning the product roadmap and engaging with market insights to optimize offerings. The ideal candidate will have regulatory knowledge, product management experience, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including a generous bonus scheme, pension contributions, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution

Generous annual bonus scheme

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health and wellbeing benefits

Volunteering opportunities

Full study support for professional qualifications

Access to virtual GP

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience of product management in an FCA regulated market.
• Understanding of pre-paid funeral plan market dynamics.
• Experience of delivering product roadmaps to optimize outcomes.
• Strong data interpretation skills.
• Proven ability to engage and influence teams and partners.
• Track record of translating insights into actionable strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the product strategy catering to market opportunities.
• Develop a product roadmap focused on continuous improvements.
• Act as the expert on market trends and customer needs.
• Lead customer and partner research to inform product strategies.
• Own product structure and manage key provider relationships.
• Represent product vision in strategic planning sessions.

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Market Expertise

Product Ownership

Analytical & Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Influence

Strategic Thinking & Execution

Job description

A financial services organization in Gloucester seeks a Product Strategy Manager to drive the strategy for pre-paid funeral plans. This involves owning the product roadmap and engaging with market insights to optimize offerings. The ideal candidate will have regulatory knowledge, product management experience, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including a generous bonus scheme, pension contributions, and opportunities for professional development.