Senior Product Manager (Digital)

Placements24; Southampton; Presencial; GBP 54.000 - 81.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Career growth

Performance bonuses

Dynamic, innovative environment inRand

Descripción de la vacante

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a seasoned Senior Product Manager to lead strategy, roadmap, and execution of our digital products. Based in Randburg, Gauteng, you will work with engineering, design, marketing and sales to drive adoption and satisfaction.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in digital product management, strong analytics, and excellent communication to translate vision into actionable requirements and measurable outcomes.

Formación

• 7+ years delivering digital products.
• Proven ability to define strategy and roadmap.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsabilidades

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital products.
• Conduct market, competitive, and user research.
• Translate strategy into requirements, user stories, and specs.
• Prioritize backlog by business value, user needs and feasibility.
• Collaborate with engineering and design throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to craft go-to-market strategies and positioning.
• Define and track KPIs to measure product performance and identify improvements.
• Gather and analyze user feedback to inform iterations and future development.

Conocimientos

7+ years in product management

Digital products

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

Market research

User research

Data analysis

Leadership & influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Herramientas

Jira

Confluence

Trello

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is seeking a seasoned Senior Product Manager to lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution of their digital products. This critical role is based in the bustling hub of Randburg, Gauteng , and requires a leader with a proven ability to define product vision, prioritize features, and deliver exceptional digital experiences. You will work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to bring innovative products to market and drive user adoption and satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the digital landscape, agile methodologies, and a passion for solving complex user problems. We are looking for a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, excellent communication capabilities, and a track record of successfully launching and managing digital products. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our client's product portfolio and business growth. We value proactive individuals who can lead cross-functional teams and champion product initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for key digital products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and user research to identify new opportunities and inform product decisions.
• Translate product strategy into detailed product requirements, user stories, and functional specifications.
• Prioritize the product backlog based on business value, user needs, and technical feasibility.
• Work closely with engineering and design teams throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies and product positioning.
• Define and track key product metrics (KPIs) to measure product performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Gather and analyze user feedback to iterate on existing products and inform future development.
• Act as the voice of the customer within the organization, advocating for user needs.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate product updates effectively.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in product management, with a strong focus on digital products.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing digital products from conception to end-of-life.
• Deep understanding of agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Experience with market research, competitive analysis, and user research techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Experience with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Trello).
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• An MBA or relevant Master's degree is a plus.
• Familiarity with UX/UI design principles is advantageous.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Significant opportunities for career growth and leadership development.
• Work in a dynamic and innovative environment located in Randburg, Gauteng .
• Direct impact on product strategy and company success.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package.