Senior Product Development Lead — Remote SA

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Remote work

Professional development

Career advancement

Retirement contributions

Team-building activities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead new product development initiatives in a fully remote setup within South Africa. You will guide cross-functional teams through concept, design, and manufacture to launch, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in NPD for tech/consumer electronics, strong hardware/software integration knowledge, and proven leadership in remote environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Product Design, Business, or a related field.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• At least 7 years in project management with NPD in tech or consumer electronics.
• Proven track record of launching new products from concept to market.
• Strong hardware and software development process knowledge.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful launch of new product development projects.
• Manage cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and operations, in a remote setting.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Oversee the product development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to stage-gate processes and quality standards.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with manufacturing partners and supply chain teams for seamless production.
• Ensure clear communication among stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Track progress, provide status updates, and manage project documentation.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in product development processes.
• Ensure product launches are coordinated with marketing and sales efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

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Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Jira

MS Project

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Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead new product development initiatives in a fully remote setup within South Africa. You will guide cross-functional teams through concept, design, and manufacture to launch, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in NPD for tech/consumer electronics, strong hardware/software integration knowledge, and proven leadership in remote environments.