Director of Product Management-Lending

As the Director of Product Management at our organization, you will hold a senior leadership position reporting directly to the Business Head Lending. Your primary responsibility will be overseeing the end-to-end Product Management process, ensuring the successful development, launch, and optimization of our Lending suite of products to meet market and customer demands, ultimately aligning with our business goals. The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate a profound understanding of the Lending domain, expertise in product lifecycle management, the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment, and a proven track record in lending product development and/or implementation. You will work closely with the business head, as well as with engineering, pre-sales, and delivery functions. Key Accountabilities: Product Leadership: - Define and implement the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Lending product in alignment with business goals. - Lead market research and analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and the business landscape in the Lending domain. - Collaborate with executive leadership to set strategic priorities and make data-driven decisions. Product Development with Quality Focus: - Oversee the entire Lending product development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. - Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful product rollouts. - Manage the product portfolio, making decisions on enhancements, releases, and sunsets while maintaining a focus on product quality. Team Management: - Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing product management team with lending subject matter experts. - Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture, promoting professional growth and development. - Set performance goals, conduct evaluations, and provide feedback to team members. Customer Focus: - Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and pain points through direct interactions. - Ensure products deliver exceptional user experiences and meet or exceed customer expectations. - Act as an advocate for the customer in all product-related decisions. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: - Communicate product vision, strategy, and updates to internal and external stakeholders. - Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, acting as the product evangelist both internally and externally. Performance Tracking: - Define and monitor key product metrics to evaluate performance and drive continuous improvement. - Utilize data analytics to inform product decisions and measure success. - Prepare and present regular reports on product performance and strategic initiatives. Key Skill Requirements: - Strong lending domain expertise across origination, servicing, and collection management in retail, corporate, and Islamic lending. - Good understanding of multiple markets, Fintechs, and regulatory requirements. - Proven experience in developing/implementing Lending products. - Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to lead and inspire teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Deep understanding of market research, product lifecycle, and agile methodologies. Key Outputs: - Actual product capability against the product vision. - Customer and market acceptance of the product. - Attainment of product business goals.,