Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Digital Product Strategy & Delivery Lead to drive the successful design, development, and deployment of high-impact digital platforms that solve real customer problems and deliver tangible business value. You will bridge the gap between strategy and execution—translating business goals into implementable plans, aligning multidisciplinary teams, and managing key stakeholders to ensure shared vision and outcomes.
Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Technology
Experience Required
6+ years in product leadership, digital strategy, or platform delivery roles.
Proven experience leading end-to-end development of digital platforms, preferably in emerging or underserved markets.
Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to turn complex objectives into actionable roadmaps.
Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
Deep understanding of Agile, Lean Startup, and customer-centric product development approaches.
Experience with community-driven platforms or financial inclusion tools is a strong advantage.
Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies:
- Challenging Ideas
- Developing Expertise
- Developing Strategies
- Directing People
- Embracing Change
- Empowering Individuals
- Establishing Rapport
- Exploring Possibilities
- Making Decisions
- Providing Insights
- Resolving Conflict
- Taking Action
Technical Competencies:
- Agile Concepts
- Conducting Research
- Financial Acumen
- IT Systems
- Knowledge of Banking & Financial Service
- Vendor Evaluation and Management
