Product Project Manager

About NeoStats Analytics

NeoStats is a progressive Data & Analytics company established in 2022, headquartered in the UAE with operational bases in India and the UK. The firm specializes in delivering comprehensive, end-to-end analytics solutions aimed at transforming clients into leading data-driven enterprises by leveraging deep industry expertise and strategic partnerships.

Job Overview

The Product Launch Project Manager will oversee the complete lifecycle of launching new products, enhancing existing offerings, and driving strategic initiatives within the Consumer Banking segment. This role requires orchestrating collaboration across multiple functions including business, technology, operations, risk, compliance, marketing, and external vendors to ensure timely, scope-aligned product market deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive planning and execution for new product releases, portfolio improvements, and strategic projects.
• Develop and update integrated project timelines, launch roadmaps, and milestone tracking tools.
• Coordinate activities between business, tech, operations, compliance, finance, and marketing teams to support launch milestones.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and escalations throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure all market readiness aspects including operational, commercial, and technical preparations are met before launch.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing and Product divisions to assist with go-to-market plans, customer proposition development, and campaign execution.
• Create launch checklists, readiness reviews, and frameworks for ongoing post-launch monitoring.
• Ensure all documentation, operational processes, and customer communication materials are finalized pre-launch.
• Support business case creation, financial modeling, and investment justification efforts for new products.
• Monitor business case metrics, budgeted launch costs, and anticipated benefits.
• Analyze product results, customer uptake, portfolio expansion, and commercial returns following launch.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to improve product effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary liaison facilitating alignment among Product, Technology, Operations, Digital, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Customer Experience, and Marketing teams.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings, working groups, and provide regular updates; address project barriers promptly and escalate critical concerns.
• Ensure all product efforts comply with relevant risk, regulatory, legal, fraud, and operational governance requirements.
• Coordinate necessary approvals and oversee risk assessment, due diligence, process reviews, and operational readiness verifications.
• Track the completion of launch prerequisites, controls, and audit obligations.
• Develop and deliver project progress reports, executive summaries, steering committee presentations, and leadership briefings.
• Create comprehensive dashboards and KPIs to measure launch success and performance.
• Lead post-launch evaluations including lessons learned and benefit realization tracking.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• Proven project management background within financial services and payments industries.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related disciplines; MBA is highly desirable.
• 10 to 15 years of experience encompassing Product Management, Product Launch, Program Management, Cards, Payments, Digital Banking, or Financial Services sectors.
• Thorough understanding of cards, payment systems, retail banking products, and consumer journeys.
• Experience with product development lifecycles, launch management strategies, and go-to-market methodologies.
• Knowledge of card issuance technologies, digital banking platforms, and workflow operations.
• Competence in business case development, financial modeling, and performance analytics.
• Insight into regulatory, risk management, compliance, and operational standards for financial products.
• Strong skills in end-to-end product launch coordination and project oversight.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership abilities across cross-functional teams.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level presentations.
• Capability to handle multiple launching projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and project management software tools.
• Meticulous attention to detail paired with disciplined execution and process adherence.
• Influential leadership style capable of driving results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What NeoStats Offers

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Engagement within a rapidly expanding startup offering significant professional growth opportunities.
• Autonomy with clear responsibility ownership.
• Continuous mentoring and coaching access, including interaction with global senior experts in data science and AI.
• A respectful, dynamic workplace culture that values employees deeply.