E-commerce Product Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Stock options

Health benefits

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and customer-focused E-commerce Product Manager to lead the development and enhancement of online product offerings. This fully remote role supports global collaboration and requires defining the product vision, strategy and roadmap for a leading e-commerce platform.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in e-commerce or digital products, strong UX understanding and hands-on expertise with agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience focused on e-commerce or digital products.
• Proven ability to define product strategy, roadmaps, and manage backlogs.
• Strong understanding of UX design principles and usability testing.
• Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Define the product vision, strategy and roadmap for the e-commerce platform.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis and customer interviews to identify opportunities.
• Translate strategy into detailed product requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage the development lifecycle with agile methods.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing and sales to ensure successful launches and adoption.
• Monitor product performance, collect user feedback and iterate on features for continuous improvement.

Skills

Product management

E-commerce strategy

UX principles

Agile methodologies

Communication

Remote collaboration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and customer-focused E-commerce Product Manager to lead the development and enhancement of their online product offerings. This role is fully remote, allowing for global collaboration. You will be responsible for defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, translating customer needs and market opportunities into innovative digital products and features. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of the e-commerce landscape, user experience principles, and agile development methodologies, thriving in a remote setting where cross-functional collaboration is key to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the e-commerce platform.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer interviews to identify unmet needs and opportunities.
• Translate product strategy into detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage the product development lifecycle using agile methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure successful product launches and adoption.
• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on features to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product management, with a significant focus on e-commerce or digital products.
• Proven ability to define product strategy, develop roadmaps, and manage product backlogs.
• Strong understanding of user experience (UX) design principles and usability testing.
• Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and stock options.
• Fully remote work arrangement with complete flexibility.
• Generous paid time off and health benefits.
• Budget for professional development, including courses and conferences.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a leading e-commerce platform in a dynamic remote culture.