Director - Premium Consumer Products, South Africa
- Full-time
- Job Family Group: Product Development
Company Description
Common Purpose, Uncommon Opportunity. Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind – making sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. This is our global vision and the common purpose that unites the entire Visa team. As a global payments technology company, tech is at the heart of what we do: Our VisaNet network processes over 13,000 transactions per second for people and businesses around the world, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. We are also global advocates for financial inclusion, working with partners around the world to help those who lack access to financial services join the global economy. Visa’s sponsorships, including the Olympics and FIFA™ World Cup, celebrate teamwork, diversity, and excellence throughout the world. If you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world, Visa offers an uncommon opportunity to build a strong, thriving career. Visa is fueled by our team of talented employees who continuously raise the bar on delivering the convenience and security of digital currency to people all over the world. Join our team and find out how Visa is everywhere you want to be.
Job Description
Develop and manage Premium products and product platforms
Manage the introduction, communication and implementation of product and service releases, new products and enhancements of services
Work with cross-functional stakeholders and clients to understand local requirements, adapt products as required and manage programs to establish and grow new product solutions
In cases where localized products, benefits or platforms are required, take end-to-end accountability to develop and launch such capabilities, including project and vendor management and cross-functional collaboration
Client leadership for Consumer products and solutions
Engage specific Visa clients, at both functional and executive levels, to understand Product requirements and provide appropriate Visa solutions (not limited only to Premium products)
Drive Product and strategic initiatives with Visa clients, in collaboration with other cross-functional teams
Pro-actively identify opportunities for growth, improvement, co-created solutions or external partnerships with clients
Provide Product input to new business opportunities and formal proposals (e.g. RFP’s)
Accountable for performance of Premium Consumer products
Review performance and manage corrective actions as required for all Premium products within the region
Manage expenses and budgets
- Manage expenses and forecasts to ensure that budgets are appropriately allocated and spent
- Follow correct governance to maintain an exemplary control environment
Qualifications
Tertiary qualification with a business, marketing, or other relevant degree
Post-graduate qualification will be advantageous, but not an absolute requirement
>8 years’ experience in payments, banking or financial services
Experience in product management, and/or marketing management, and/or consulting
Strong conceptualization and problem solving skills
Digitally curious, with exposure to digital products and digital product management advantageous
Strong project management and execution skills
Insight and understanding of analytics, segmentation and other product management principles
Experience of management and/or business strategy will be advantageous
Good networker with experience at senior levels
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.