Product Manager

We are a proudly New Zealand-owned, award-winning KiwiSaver and wealth manager. Our mission is to educate and empower our customers to make sound financial decisions and achieve strong long-term performance. With a relentless focus on these goals, we are dedicated to growing Kiwis' wealth and helping them attain better financial outcomes in retirement.

At our core, we are a purpose-driven business, caring deeply about making a difference. Our passionate team plays a crucial role in bringing our mission to life. We foster a culture of idea-sharing and empowerment, encouraging our people to lead initiatives that positively impact our business, community, and members.

The Role

The Product Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of customer-focused products that align with Generate’s strategic objectives. This position is responsible for overseeing the product lifecycle and ensuring that all product initiatives are informed by customer insights and data. The Product Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that product execution aligns with the company’s strategic direction while providing operational support to ensure timely and high-quality product launches.

Product Strategy Delivery & Execution

• Work with the Head of Product to shape the product strategy that supports Generate’s broader business objectives.
• Convert Generate’s customer and business needs into clear and deliverable work streams from conception to launch. Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and design through development, testing, and launch, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Work closely with teams including engineering, product, marketing, CRM, and distribution to understand business priorities, constraints, and needs, and build consensus on a product roadmap execution plan.
• Act as the voice of the customer throughout the product delivery process, using customer feedback to drive continuous improvement and ensure the final product is user-friendly and intuitive.
• Ensure all product development is customer-centric and results in a simple, intuitive design. Work with the CX / UX Manager to integrate user-centered design principles into the product development process.
• Define and prioritise Generate’s development roadmap to align with product strategy, commercial obligations, and business objectives. This includes establishing key features, timelines, and milestones.
• Oversee the agile lifecycle and related documentation, including the creation of user stories, success metrics, and managing product backlogs.
• Keep a finger on the pulse of Generate’s competition, market segments, and emerging industry trends and technologies. Use this knowledge to inform proactive strategies and tactics that keep Generate competitive.
• Conduct thorough user research to deeply understand the functional, social, and emotional needs of Generate’s customers. Work with the Product Team to ensure products meet and delight customers’ needs.
• Understand why Generate is winning or losing in the market and drive changes to the development process to improve performance.
• Regularly monitor competitors and trends to identify opportunities and potential threats, adjusting product strategy as needed.

Data-Driven Decision Making

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Leadership

About You

Qualifications (or equivalent level of learning)

Experience

Skills & Knowledge

What’s in it for you?

Our culture is what sets us apart. We set ourselves high standards, ensuring our work environment is one where people thrive and also have fun. We invest significantly in the well-being of our people and are intentional about celebrating wins.

In return for your hard work, you can also expect many great benefits working at Generate :

Interested?

If you are interested in applying, please click "Apply Now" and include your CV and a cover letter highlighting your interest and fit for the role. Don’t delay, as we will begin reviewing candidates before the closing date.

Seniority level

Employment type

Job function

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Generate KiwiSaver Scheme by 2x

Get notified about new Product Manager jobs in Auckland, New Zealand.

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 4 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 8 months ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 4 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 3 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 1 day ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 4 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr