Product Manager: Moonshots

Johannesburg, South AfricaFull-timeMid LevelOn-sitePosted 14 Oct 2026

Job Overview

Nedbank is appointing a Product Manager: Moonshots in Johannesburg to manage a portfolio of products that meet customer requirements profitably and align with the bank’s strategy (REQ 148004). The role drives business-change initiatives spanning people, technology and process, keeps management information current, and turns EXCO and management requests into workable product outcomes.

The Product Manager researches stakeholder impact end-to-end, monitors continuous improvement through observation and data analysis, and enforces compliance by linking policy, process, systems and operating procedures. The incumbent facilitates workshops, recommends process updates, presents alternative solutions to secure buy-in, and manages internal and external stakeholders through regular engagement and agreed deliverables.

The role supports Nedbank and business-unit plans so delivered systems, processes and solutions stay aligned to strategy, shares industry trends with the team, and builds trusting stakeholder relationships through open communication. Permanent role; closing date 16 October 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement business-change initiatives (people, technology and process) and keep management information updated

• Identify, understand and agree direct and indirect impact of change by researching and interviewing affected stakeholders

• Monitor continuous improvement by observing, analysing data and providing ongoing feedback

• Ensure compliance (brand, reputation and other risks) by enforcing regulations, policies and procedures

• Contribute to updates of standards, policies and procedures with stakeholders and confirm enhancements in writing

• Provide innovative process solutions by defining procedures and facilitating stakeholder workshops

• Identify business issues from observation, management reports and EXCO requests; size cost, time, quality and risk

• Set expected performance outputs with management; present alternative solutions and recommend the best option

• Manage internal and external stakeholders via regular meetings and agreed deliverables

• Support business strategy by aligning delivered systems, processes, services and solutions to Nedbank and BU plans

Required Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

• Advanced Diploma / National 1st Degree (NQF essential)

• Preferred: postgraduate qualification

• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in product management

• Knowledge of communication strategies, data analysis, industry trends, financial management principles, regulation, decision-making and governance/risk/controls

• Competencies: customer focus, decision making, facilitating change, initiating action, innovation and technical/professional skills

Skills & Requirements

Product ManagementBusiness ChangeStakeholder ManagementProcess ImprovementData AnalysisGovernance Risk & ControlsRegulatory ComplianceWorkshop FacilitationManagement InformationInnovationBanking ProductsDecision MakingContinuous ImprovementCommunication