Product Manager (Consultant/Senior Consultant) – Finance ERP & Digital Transformation
We are seeking an experienced Product Manager (Consultant/Senior Consultant) specialising in Finance ERP platforms and digital transformation. In this role, you will lead the planning, delivery, and optimisation of finance-related technology initiatives in partnership with internal and external stakeholders for various clientle projects
Key Responsibilities
- Project & Product Planning:
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and milestone schedules with contracted vendors.
- Lead feature planning and prioritisation based on user feedback, business impact, technical complexity, and regulatory requirements.
- Decompose high-level objectives into actionable plans and contribute strategically to project vision.
- Product Strategy & Performance:
- Collaborate with stakeholders and contractors to define product roadmaps and success metrics.
- Monitor performance against benchmarks and report status to senior leadership.
- Maintain centralised documentation and ensure best practices in knowledge management.
- Problem Prioritisation & Impact Assessment:
- Evaluate and prioritise issues based on user impact, business value, feasibility, resources, and alignment with strategy.
- Agile Delivery:
- Facilitate daily standups and agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives).
- Partner with end users to define acceptance criteria for deliverables.
- Monitor technical debt and recommend adjustments to optimise reliability and performance.
- Technical Analysis & Risk Management:
- Conduct gap analyses between vendor solutions and requirements, identifying integration/customisation needs and technical debt.
- Analyse complex data (problem statements, user pain points, capability gaps, etc.) to drive actionable recommendations.
- Identify improvement opportunities and support solution development aligned with project goals.
Mandatory Skills & Experience/Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, or related fields.
- Certification in Agile Scrum Master, Product Management, or equivalent project/product management qualification.
- At least 7 years of product management experience with Finance ERP platforms.
- Experience in at least 1 full cycle of Agile or hybrid Agile/Waterfall product implementation.
- High proficiency in analysing business requirements and translating them into system functionality.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience working with both senior and junior stakeholders.
Preferred/Advantageous Skills & Experience
- Experience with digital transformation initiatives, preferably in government or regulated environments.
- Experience in financial industry settings (e.g., Banking, Insurance).
- Certification in major finance ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
Technical Stack / Domain Knowledge
- Finance ERP Platforms: SAP, Oracle, or similar.
- Project Management: Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies; project planning and tracking tools.
- Business Analysis: Requirements gathering, gap analysis, and process mapping.
- Reporting & Documentation: Status reporting, centralised documentation, and knowledge management.
- Stakeholder Management: Coordination with cross-functional teams, vendors, and leadership.
- Risk & Compliance: Understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management in finance/ERP projects.
