Proposition Strategy & Planning Manager (m/f/d)

Team description

In this role you are going to report to the Head of Proposition Europe and be part of the Product Development Team.

Your tasks

• Initiate and set objectives for the programme of growth initiatives aligned to the business strategy; responsible for ongoing management of and  for ensuring desired growth programme outcomes and objectives are delivered
• Continually review market developments and bring outside insight into the business to inform, adapt and validate the proposition growth initiatives and agenda
• Develop a structured approach to monitoring the progress of activities against strategy and balance the prioritisation of the tactical and strategic items on the plan
• Stakeholder management and using a range of advanced influencing techniques to facilitate decision-making in a complex and ambiguous, changing environment
• Implement and operate an effective proposition development governance and control environment including the regular reporting to stakeholders
• Proactively manage blockers and challenges/issues with respect to proposition development programme when they arise
• Develop strong and wide network of contacts internally and externally to gather support for the programme objectives and approach, and to share best practice of programme management
• Work with Distribution to develop key messages and support the proposition delivery to the market

Your profile

• Completed degree-level qualification
• Actuarial training desirable
• Motivated individual who can deliver individually as well as inspire people to deliver
• Experience of business and proposition development strategies, or comparable training
• Strong knowledge of the German insurance and savings market
• Professional experience (at least 5 years) of leading product developments in the German market
• You will have at least 2 year’s experience in a management/leadership role

Working with maximum flexibility:

Our employees can work both in the office and on the move. Only four days of presence in the office in Frankfurt-Niederrad per month are mandatory. In addition, a working time account enables a good work-life balance and the weekly working time of 38.5 hours can be flexibly arranged between 6 am and 9 pm.

Our offer

• Flat hierarchies and an open, employee-oriented corporate culture
• Free JobTicket for the entire Rhine-Main region
• Sodexo meal vouchers
• Occupational health management with various offers
• Modern office space with plenty of room for creative workshops
• A team in which working is fun

Equal opportunities - everyone is valued and respected at Standard Life!

At Standard Life, we value the experience and uniqueness of each individual. That is why we do not discriminate against age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnic and social background or disability, and encourage our employees to share and learn from each other.