Product Manager jobs in South Africa

Overview

An emerging technology startup, newly established and registered in Dubai, seeks to develop their flagship product. They are currently recruiting a Product Manager to transform the founder's vision into reality, collaborating with their development team based in Singapore. The role requires Mandarin language proficiency, and the position is located in the Business Bay.

• Lead requirement gathering through deep analysis of user needs, business goals, and market dynamics
• Formulate and document comprehensive product specifications, including detailed PRDs and user stories
• Guide technical implementation by partnering with engineering teams to assess feasibility and architectural considerations
• Orchestrate product strategy through roadmap development and sprint planning
• Foster collaboration across design, engineering, QA, analytics, and marketing teams
• Drive data-informed decision making by establishing KPIs and monitoring performance metrics
• Conduct strategic market analysis to maintain competitive advantage
• Ensure excellence in project execution and delivery

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of product management experience, demonstrating success in launching innovative software solutions
• Comprehensive understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
• Working knowledge of frontend development (HTML/CSS/JS, modern frameworks)
• Strong foundation in backend systems, API design, and architectural principles
• Proven ability to engage effectively in technical discussions
• Demonstrated excellence in strategic thinking and business analysis
• Mastery of product management tools (Axure, Sketch, Figma, JIRA, Confluence)
• Strong data analysis capabilities, including proficiency with analytics platforms and basic SQL
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership abilities