E-commerce Product Manager

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a strategic and customer-focused E-commerce Product Manager to own the product lifecycle for the online platform. This hybrid role collaborates with cross-functional teams to ideate, research, develop, and launch new features that deliver value to shoppers.

You will prioritize the backlog, define roadmaps, conduct user interviews, and measure impact with analytics. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product management in e-commerce or tech, strong UX

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably within the e-commerce or technology sector.
• Strong ability to define product strategy, develop roadmaps, and launch successful products.
• Solid understanding of UX design principles and best practices.
• Experience working with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

Responsibilities

• Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the e-commerce platform in Klerksdorp.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify new product opportunities.
• Translate business requirements and user needs into detailed product specifications and user stories.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage the development sprint process in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Launch new products and features, working closely with marketing, sales, and support teams.
• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on features to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Product management

UX design principles

Agile methodologies

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Scrum

Kanban

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and customer-focused E-commerce Product Manager to join their team in Klerksdorp . This hybrid role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to define, develop, and launch new features and improvements for their online platform. You will be responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and market research to launch and ongoing optimization. This position requires a deep understanding of user experience, market trends, and agile development methodologies to drive product innovation and deliver exceptional value to customers, blending remote strategy with in-office collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the e-commerce platform in Klerksdorp .
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify new product opportunities.
• Translate business requirements and user needs into detailed product specifications and user stories.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage the development sprint process in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Launch new products and features, working closely with marketing, sales, and support teams.
• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on features to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product management , preferably within the e-commerce or technology sector.
• Proven ability to define product strategy, develop roadmaps, and launch successful products.
• Strong understanding of user experience (UX) design principles and best practices.
• Experience working with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility in Klerksdorp .
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in the exciting field of e-commerce product management.