Product Manager Decision Analytics

4 weeks ago

Sandton, South Africa Experian Full time

Company Description

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments — from buying a home or a car to sending a child to college to growing a business by connecting with new customers — we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence.

We have 20,000 people operating across 44 countries. By investing in our people, technology and innovation, we can help transform businesses, help communities prosper, enable more people to feel included in the financial opportunities that should be available to them, and help people to thrive. We're looking for inspired employees that want to make an impact.

At Experian, we are committed to building an inclusive culture and to creating an environment where people can balance successful careers with their commitments and interests outside of work. Our flexible working practices support our belief that this balance brings long-lasting benefits for our business as well as our people. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, and if this is important to you, we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.

**Job Description**:
The Product Manager for Decision Analytics is responsible for managing the full product lifecycle of Experian’s suite of Decision Analytics products including decisioning software, fraud software, analytics and marketing services. This starts with the product vision, strategy and planning, through development of the product and post-release management, maintenance and sunset lifecycles.

The Product Manager will partner with the Global Consultants, Heads of Business Lines, Technical Teams, Product Manager(s), Sales and Data Scientist’s to understand, communicate, define and implement product requirements based on industry analysis, demand and end-user feedback.

The Product Manager will be the SME for their products and have knowledge of competitive solutions. They will act as ambassador, champion and evangelist for the products they manage and operate at a range of levels across the business.

**Qualifications**:

- At least 5 years in new product & solutions development
- Introduction positions in technology of which at least 1 as Product Manager/ Product Marketing / Pre Sales / Consulting or product related positions in the Financial, Fintech, Consultancy, IT or Telco Industries
- Machine Learning algorithms (Firm understanding of theory and knowing how they work)
- Programming knowledge Python/C++/R/Java
- beneficial
- APIs, Cloud computing, Programme / Change Management

Additional Information
**Principle responsibilities**
- Design, implement, refine and deploy new product offerings and features that are relevant for our clients, working with EMEA and Global Product Management when leveraging global Experian solutions.
- Responsible for the Go-to-Market of new products, delivering successful results for the business. Introduce and markets new products by developing time-integrated plans with sales, marketing, and delivery.
- Manage complex priorities with focus on outcomes, understanding and communicating risks, managing communication with internal, as well as external stakeholders.
- Manage the portfolio lifecycle and solutions from idea to execution.
- Partner with Operations, IT, Finance, Marketing, Analytics, Data Management, and business stakeholders to ensure a solid roadmap and backlog priorities enabling a smooth agile development process and minimize blockers.
- Recommend the nature and scope of present and future value ¬¬propositions and products by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product ideas and/or product or packaging changes.
- Assess market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products.
- Assess product market data by interfacing with customers with field salespeople and evaluating sales meeting results.
- Provide information for management by preparing short-term and long-term product sales forecasts and special reports and analyses; answering questions and requests.
- Manage change management process and collaborate with EMEA & Global product manager(s) and technical teams to ensure epics and user stories are clearly defined and properly phased to facilitate timely delivery of functionality.
- Drive new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs; preparing return-on-investment analyses and business case; establishing time schedules with operations and relevant teams.
- Define product pricing by working with Heads of Business Lines and reviewing costs.

**Required critical behaviours**
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Creativity and Innovation
- Decision Maker and Critical Thinking
- Deliver Results
- Manage Multiple Priorities
- Ownership
- Problem Solving
- Managing Senior Stakeholders

**Required key skills (functional / technical)**
- 5+ years’ experi

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