DeFi Product Manager

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Equity or token grants

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative DeFi Product Manager to lead the development of decentralized finance products in a fully remote setting. You will own the product strategy, roadmap, and feature sets, collaborating with engineering, design, and marketing to take concepts to market.

You should have proven PM experience focused on DeFi, deep knowledge of protocols like AMMs, lending protocols, and stablecoins, and strong analytical and leadership skills to drive product adoption and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven PM with focus on DeFi products.
• Deep understanding of DeFi protocols and blockchain.
• Experience with remote engineering teams.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the DeFi product strategy and roadmap.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Translate insights into detailed product requirements and user stories.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop and launch products.
• Define go-to-market strategies with marketing and growth.
• Analyze product metrics and feedback to guide future development.

Skills

Product management

DeFi knowledge

Agile development

Data analysis

Leadership

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and strategic DeFi Product Manager to lead the development of groundbreaking decentralized finance products. This fully remote role requires a visionary leader who understands the intricacies of the DeFi ecosystem, market trends, and user needs. You will be responsible for defining the product strategy, roadmap, and feature set for our client's DeFi offerings, working closely with engineering, design, and marketing teams to bring these products to market successfully. As a remote-first organization, we foster a culture of collaboration, autonomy, and continuous learning, providing a flexible environment for you to drive significant impact in the rapidly evolving world of decentralized finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the product strategy and roadmap for decentralized finance (DeFi) products.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and unmet needs in the DeFi space .
• Translate user needs and market insights into detailed product requirements and user stories.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to oversee the development, launch, and iteration of DeFi products.
• Work with marketing and growth teams to define go-to-market strategies and drive product adoption.
• Analyze product performance metrics and user feedback to inform future product development.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Product Manager , with a significant focus on Decentralized Finance (DeFi) products.
• Deep understanding of DeFi protocols , concepts (e.g., AMMs, lending protocols, stablecoins), and the broader blockchain ecosystem.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and working with remote engineering teams.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into actionable product insights.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for innovation and a deep understanding of financial markets and technology.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for equity or token grants.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development budget for conferences and courses.
• Opportunity to shape the future of decentralized finance.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking team culture.