About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and delivery-focused Senior Manager Digital Product to lead the identification, design, and implementation of digital solutions that enhance business capability, user experience, and long-term value.

This leadership role acts as a critical bridge between business needs and technology capabilities, ensuring digital initiatives are aligned with organisational strategy and delivered effectively.

As a key member of the Digital Technology leadership team, you will guide cross-functional collaboration, oversee product roadmaps, and ensure that digital investments are prioritised, well-executed, and embraced across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Digital Product Strategy and Road mapping

• Develop and maintain a digital product roadmap aligned with business priorities

• Identify opportunities for new or enhanced digital products based on business needs and market trends

• Prioritise initiatives based on value, feasibility, and user impact

Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration

• Act as a central point of coordination between business, technology, and data teams

• Provide direct leadership to the Senior Business Analyst and Implementation Lead

• Foster strong internal relationships to promote digital thinking

Solution Design Oversight

• Guide solution development to ensure alignment with business needs and enterprise architecture

• Translate business problems into technology opportunities

• Maintain visibility across platform architecture and integration

Delivery Governance and Implementation Support

• Support delivery teams to ensure projects are on time, on budget, and within scope

• Monitor risks, resourcing, and delivery constraints

• Manage stakeholder expectations throughout the delivery lifecycle

User-Centric Product Development

• Champion intuitive, efficient, and valuable digital experiences

• Use customer feedback and usage data to guide product enhancements

What You’ll Need to be Successful in the Role:

Qualifications & Technical Experience

• 5–8+ years in digital product, delivery, or transformation roles

• Experience managing or coaching others in product or delivery functions

• Tertiary qualification in business, technology, or product management (or equivalent experience)

Leadership & Collaboration

• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams in matrixed or agile environments

• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Strategic & Analytical Thinking

• Ability to assess business problems and prioritise digital opportunities

• Comfortable operating at both strategic and detailed delivery levels

Digital Delivery & Technical Acumen

• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and solution design

• Experience with product management, Agile/Waterfall delivery, and enterprise platforms

For successful candidates, Fisher Funds conducts mandatory background screening in accordance with current legislation (including police and credit checks as part of our interview process). To apply for this vacancy, you also MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Applications close 06/08/2026