DeFi Product Manager

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, South Africa, seeks an innovative DeFi Product Manager to define vision, strategy, and roadmap for decentralized finance products in a hybrid work environment.

You will partner with engineering, design, marketing, and legal teams to translate strategy into user stories, drive sprints, and improve product metrics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience with a strong DeFi/crypto focus.
• Deep understanding of DeFi protocols, AMMs, lending protocols, and market trends.
• Proven ability to define and launch technology products.
• Experience working with agile development methods.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define vision, strategy, and roadmap for DeFi products.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities.
• Translate strategy into requirements, user stories, and specs.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and legal teams.
• Prioritize backlog and manage development sprints.
• Analyze product metrics and iterate to improve UX and outcomes.

Skills

DeFi product management

Agile methodologies

Market research

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/CS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a trailblazer in the Crypto & Blockchain industry, is seeking an innovative DeFi Product Manager to join their hybrid team. This role is pivotal in defining the vision, strategy, and roadmap for our decentralized finance products. You will work at the intersection of finance and technology, guiding the development of user-centric DeFi solutions that empower our customers. The ideal candidate is deeply knowledgeable about the DeFi ecosystem, possesses strong product management skills, and is passionate about shaping the future of finance, contributing to a company that fosters innovation and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for DeFi products .
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities and user needs.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and legal teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage development sprints effectively.
• Analyze product performance metrics and iterate to improve user experience and business outcomes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product management, with a significant focus (2+ years) on DeFi or cryptocurrency products .
• Deep understanding of decentralized finance protocols, mechanisms (e.g., AMMs, lending protocols), and market trends.
• Proven ability to define and launch successful technology products.
• Experience working with agile development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology in the DeFi space.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.