Manager, Product Development

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.What are we looking for?We are seeking a Product development Manager with a strong ability to generate innovative product ideas and translate them into actionable business requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience working across cross-functional teams to bring products from concept to launch, with a focus on aligning initiatives with both internal strategies and market opportunities.What are we expecting from this role?Proactively generate new product ideas and develop detailed business requirements that align with internal business strategies and market opportunities.Work closely with cross-functional teams—including product design, product approval, implementation, marketing, and customer support—to bring products from concept to market.Execute the product roadmap effectively, ensuring milestones are met, and adapt strategies based on market changes and internal feedback.Monitor product performance using dashboards and key metrics, and analyze data to make informed decisions for continuous product improvement.Manage the product backlog by prioritizing tasks, ensuring timely product updates, and supporting ongoing product maintenance activities.Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with product launches, ensuring that all products comply with regulatory and internal standards.Regularly report to the Head of Product Development, ensuring that the entire product portfolio is well-managed, up-to-date, and aligned with strategic objectives.Stay abreast of market trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to maintain product relevance and recommend timely product enhancements or new developments.Who are we looking for?Minimum 5 years of experience in product development.Preferably with knowledge of finance or insurance-related industryPrior track record of delivering projects and leading execution across functional teams and business units.Highly effective communicator who can clearly articulate technical and non-technical needs as well as present to senior management.Has a passion for analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience working with an agile team is a plus.Must be able to speak, write and understand English language.Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.