E-commerce Product Manager

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Professional development

East London collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative E-commerce Product Manager to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of the online product roadmap from our East London office. You will identify customer needs, market opportunities, and business requirements to define new features for the e-commerce platform.

You will work with engineering, design, marketing, and operations to deliver best-in-class online shopping experiences that drive engagement and sales, shaping the future of a growing e-commerce

Qualifications

• Experience launching online products in an e-commerce setting.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the e-commerce platform.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and user research to identify needs and opportunities.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and specs.
• Collaborate with engineering and design to ensure timely and high-quality releases.
• Monitor product performance and iterate based on data and feedback.

Skills

E-commerce strategy

Roadmap planning

Data analysis

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Tools

Jira

Google Analytics

Mixpanel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and strategic E-commerce Product Manager to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of their online product roadmap from their East London office. This role is responsible for identifying customer needs, market opportunities, and business requirements to define new features and enhancements for their e-commerce platform. You will work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and operations teams to deliver best-in-class online shopping experiences that drive engagement and sales. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of a leading e-commerce business.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the e-commerce platform, prioritizing features based on customer value and business impact.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and user research to identify customer needs and opportunities.
• Translate product strategy into detailed product requirements, user stories, and functional specifications.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and design teams throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality releases.
• Monitor product performance, analyze user data, and gather feedback to iterate and improve existing features.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an E-commerce Product Manager or similar product management role, with a track record of launching successful online products.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms, online user behavior, and digital marketing principles.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable product insights.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work model providing work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning in product management.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in East London .
• Chance to shape the digital product strategy of a growing e-commerce company.