E-commerce Product Manager

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Stock options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts on e-commerce

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Product Manager to lead the product strategy for our online platforms in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will own the full product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, collaborating with engineering, design, marketing, and operations to deliver exceptional user experiences.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product management with a strong e-commerce focus, excellent analytical skills, and a proven track record of driving growth through data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• MBA or relevant Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, with focus on e-commerce/digital products.
• Proven track record of launching and managing digital products from inception to maturity.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms, UX principles, and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with agile development (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in user research, usability testing, and market analysis.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for e-commerce platforms.
• Perform market, competitive, and customer analysis to identify opportunities.
• Translate strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and prototypes.
• Prioritize backlog and oversee development from concept to launch.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new features.
• Monitor performance, collect feedback, and iterate for improvement.
• Work with marketing, sales, and support to drive adoption and satisfaction.
• Act as product evangelist; communicate progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Product management

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder influence

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Business or related

MBA or Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing e-commerce company, is seeking an experienced and visionary E-commerce Product Manager to join their team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. This role is pivotal in defining and executing the product strategy for our online platforms, ensuring they meet customer needs and drive business growth. You will be responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and iteration, working closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, marketing, and operations. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of e-commerce best practices, a passion for creating exceptional user experiences, and a proven track record of launching successful digital products. This position offers a hybrid work model, providing flexibility and the opportunity to contribute from our Nelspruit office and remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for our e-commerce platforms.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer analysis to identify new product opportunities and requirements.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and prototypes for engineering and design teams.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage the product development process from conception to launch.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new product features and enhancements.
• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on products to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and customer support teams to ensure successful product adoption and customer satisfaction.
• Act as the product evangelist, communicating the product vision and progress to stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• An MBA or relevant Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, with a significant focus on e-commerce or digital products.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing digital products from inception to maturity.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms, technologies, and user experience principles.
• Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in user research, usability testing, and market analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical background or strong understanding of software development processes is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote work.
• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Performance-based bonuses and stock options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• A dynamic and innovative work culture in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.
• Access to cutting-edge product management tools and resources.
• Employee discounts on a wide range of e-commerce products.