Product Manager（contactless）Jobs

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Job Description
The Product Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of emerging technology product like chip and contactless payment products, including gathering and prioritizing product and market requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with operations and technical teams in various overseas markets outside of China. Candidate will work on chip, contactless and related payment products. The Product Manager’s job also includes ensuring that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals.

The Product Manager is expected to:
1.Define the chip & contactless payment product strategy and roadmap;
2.Research payment product features and requirement for overseas market;
3.Work with internal parties in the process of product development;
4.Deliver pre-sales support to financial institution in overseas markets;
5.Be an consultant to co-workers in overseas markets;
6.Run pilot programs with early-stage products and services;
7.Work with overseas market offices for the implementation of emerging product projects.
Desired Skills and Experience

1.Minimum of 3 years experiences in the payment industry, preferably in the role of a Product Manager;
2.System and/or IC card related background;
3.Demonstrated success defining and launching excellent products and services;
4.Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
5.Excellent teamwork skills;
6.Bachelor’s degree or above in engineering preferred;
7.Must be able to travel 30% of the time;
8.Example of at least one product or service rollout in the payment or IT industry.
About this company

UnionPay International is a subsidiary focusing on international business of UnionPay. Unionpay International defines Membership Scheme to be the basis for development of the worldwide UnionPay Card acceptance network; promotes the international issuance and usage of the UnionPay Card as well as other innovative payment solutions and enhance the international brand position of UnionPay. By cooperation with over 200 associations worldwide, the UnionPay international network has enabled the UnionPay Card acceptance in over 140 countries and regions to date. UnionPay cards have been issued in above 30 countries and regions. UnionPay International provides quality, efficient and secure cross-border payment services to the world’s largest cardholders group; and provides convenient and localized service to the increasing overseas UnionPay cardholders.

Core Product Manager

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In order to drive UnionPay cards product development, commercialization and issuance in international markets, UnionPay International is seeking to hire a market based dedicated person to support and deliver differentiated cards solutions (Debit, Credit, Prepaid, Commercial). This role will be based in the market and will provide both pre and post sales support to local sales, marketing and business development staff on UnionPay’s products.

This role will require an experienced individual to identify the right value proposition, product features and industry partners; and to identify new product development opportunities. The role also includes providing delivery support and liason with the UnionPay International global team.

The candidate should be able to demonstrate experience in managing multiple partnerships and multiple product development initiatives, with the ability to work on multiple partner network programs. The role requires a self-motivated, organized and analytical individual with demonstrated capability in managing and developing payment products, negotiating deals with partners as well as working with internal stakeholders.
Desired Skills and Experience

1. Professional

- Must have extensive experience in the payments, financial services or management consulting industries.

- Experience in cards product and/or marketing, merchant partnerships, consumer loyalty insights, new product development, data analysis and P&L management preferred.

- 6+ years of experience.

- Bachelor degree required.

- MBA preferred.

2. Technical

- Cards product knowledge.

- Knowledge of consumer payments.

- Experience with rewards systems.

- Knowledge of trends and developments in mobile, smartcard and e-commerce industries.

- High proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word etc.

3. Business

- Analytical, strong business acumen and strategic thinker.

- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

- Strong listening, presentation and written communication skills.

- Ability to influence at all levels including senior executives.

- Strong collaboration and ability to manage as part of a cross functional team.

- Able to travel overseas for business.





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About this company

UnionPay International is a subsidiary focusing on international business of UnionPay. Unionpay International defines Membership Scheme to be the basis for development of the worldwide UnionPay Card acceptance network; promotes the international issuance and usage of the UnionPay Card as well as other innovative payment solutions and enhance the international brand position of UnionPay. By cooperation with over 200 associations worldwide, the UnionPay international network has enabled the UnionPay Card acceptance in over 140 countries and regions to date. UnionPay cards have been issued in above 30 countries and regions. UnionPay International provides quality, efficient and secure cross-border payment services to the world’s largest cardholders group; and provides convenient and localized service to the increasing overseas UnionPay cardholders.

Product Manager Jobs

 Exciting Career Opportunity

Shell and Vivo Lubricants (SVL) is the Pan African joint venture between Shell, Vitol and Helios Investment Partners for the blending, packaging and regional sales of Shell branded lubricants.

Product Manager (Lubricants)

Ref: PM/05/13

Shell and Vivo Lubricants is seeking a highly energetic and self-driven individual to fill the position of Product Manager (Lubricants).

Reporting to the Regional Marketing Manager, the Product Manager (Lubricants) will be a creative and results oriented individual with the ability to create opportunities and networks that increase Shell’s lubricants visibility in the market.

Key responsibilities will include the following:

    Conducting local market analysis and contributing to development and implementation of the overall marketing/sales plan;
    Supporting the sales team in implementation of the marketing strategy in priority sectors and channels to deliver the customer value propositions effectively;
    Outlining business opportunities and recommending tangible action plans and communication plans based on external and internal insights;
    Achieving a deep and objective understanding of customer perspectives, needs and behaviors;
    Developing innovative marketing strategies to achieve competitive advantage;
    Developing distinctive offers to customers through integration of all elements of the marketing mix including product, pricing, brand and promotion;
    Ensuring implementation of plans is managed and enacted effectively, efficiently and in a timely manner;
    Executing plans that deliver excellence and drive continuous improvement through evaluating, monitoring and using feedback mechanisms to ensure success; and
    Conducting pricing activities in the commercial businesses.

Skills and Attributes

    A Bachelors degree in Engineering or a business related field;
    A Masters degree will be an added advantage;
    Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in consumer/trade marketing;
    Excellent MS Office proficiency;
    Creative thinker with demonstrated awareness of the market;
    Excellent selling and negotiation skills; and
    Excellent supervisory skills.

If you believe your career objectives match this challenging and exciting role, please e-mail your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, names and contact details of three referees by 24 May 2013 to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way, Muthangari
P O Box 40092 00100
Nairobi

E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke