Product Development Manager

We are one of Australia's largest, 100% customer-owned mutual banks with credit union heritage. With over 300,000 customers and over 40 branches across five states, we aim to be the best bank for customers and communities. When you join Beyond Bank, you will work for a B Corp and be part of a friendly, inclusive, and supportive environment where you can continue progressing, no matter what stage of your career.Where and how you can workOur head office is in Adelaide. We also have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Hunter Valley, Canberra and Perth, and we support flexible working arrangements.This is a hybrid position giving you the flexibility to work from home and from any of our local offices.Job DescriptionThe RoleThe Product Development Manager will oversee the implementation of the Product Development roadmap, focusing on new products and features in line with the bank's strategic objectives. They will ensure timely execution of proposals, making submissions to relevant committees. With a holistic approach, they'll weigh impacts on customers, business, and community, ensuring proposals are sustainable and in the bank's long-term interest. This role will be responsible for proposal success, overseeing change management and monitoring post-implementation outcomes against targeted objectives.In the role you will:

• Lead Product Development with a customer-centric approach.
• Ensure business needs and profitability are met.
• Assess staff capability for effective customer advice.
• Deliver products aligned with design and distribution principles.
• Propose products aligned with business objectives.
• Consider impacts on customers, bank, and community.
• Ensure adherence to policies and strong governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for effective product distribution.

Desired Skills and ExperienceAbout youThe ideal candidate for this role is a dynamic individual with strong skills in change management, cross-functional leadership, collaboration with committees and executives, and project management. They should have a proven track record in leading change initiatives and Product Development projects, along with a solid understanding of relevant legislation and risk methodologies.

• Experience leading cross-functional change initiatives and projects.
• Proficiency in product launches and understanding key success factors.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation, regulation, and risk methodologies.
• Skilled in leading organisational change efforts, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Able to coordinate teams from various departments to accomplish common goals.
• Experienced in collaborating with committees and executives to drive strategic initiatives forward.
• Proficient in project management, overseeing projects to meet objectives within timelines.

See yourself in our teamYou will be joining the Products and Payments Team, responsible for creating and implementing new solutions to customer problems and ensuring the Bank's products and payments add value to customers and the Bank.Why work for Beyond Bank?If you're passionate about innovation and driven by customer-centricity, then a career with Beyond Bank is for you. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employ people from a wide range of backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with disabilities.And there's even more benefits:

• A flexible, and diverse working environment
• Career development opportunities, training and coaching
• Annual paid work-life balance days to boost your annual leave
• Community volunteer days to support many community charities across Australia
• Access to employee discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, employee and family assistance, plus more
• The chance to be part of an organisation that works for and with customers and their communities to make a difference and change lives.

By joining Beyond Bank, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who will support and encourage you to achieve your full potential. If you are passionate about people and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.Apply Now!
To find out more about Beyond Bank visit beyondbank.com.au or for more information contactPlease be aware the next step in the process may include a phone screen, video interview, virtual or face-to-face interview, psychometric testing, and all relevant background checking. Some positions may require undergoing 4 weeks of mandatory full training.Applications close 10/05/2024As a certified B Corp we are using our business as a force for good.