SME Cards Product Manager - Commercial Cards & Prepaid

About the role

This 6‑month contract role supports a leading bank in Kuwait to modernise its SME cards portfolio. You will shape the 2026 product roadmap, launch new prepaid and virtual card solutions, and turn portfolio data into growth opportunities for small‑business customers moving away from cash.

Key responsibilities

• Own the optimisation plan for the existing SME debit and cards portfolio, translating data insights into activation, usage and retention initiatives.
• Support end‑to‑end implementation of new prepaid and virtual card (VCN) propositions, coordinating configuration, readiness and go‑live activities.
• Co‑create the SME cards and solutions roadmap with the Business Banking team, prioritising initiatives by commercial value and feasibility.
• Design and execute targeted acquisition, activation and spend‑stimulation campaigns, measuring results and iterating for profitability.
• Coordinate cross‑functional delivery across Product, Technology, Operations, Marketing, Risk and Compliance to keep launches on track.

Required profile

• 5–8 years of experience in cards product management or SME/commercial card portfolio management, preferably in the GCC.
• Hands‑on experience delivering or supporting prepaid or virtual card launches.
• Fluent English (spoken and written); Arabic preferred.
• Eligibility to work onsite in Kuwait for the contract duration.

Required skills

• Card product lifecycle management
• Prepaid card implementation
• Virtual card (VCN) launch experience
• Portfolio data analysis for activation and growth