E-commerce Product Manager

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Product Manager to own the strategy, roadmap, and execution of online product offerings. This fully remote role enables you to shape the digital customer experience from anywhere, including South Africa.

You will translate customer needs into features and collaborate with engineering and design to improve engagement and conversions. As a senior product leader, you will define the vision, conduct market analysis, write detailed requirements, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Manager with an e-commerce focus.
• Ability to define strategy, roadmaps, and manage backlogs.
• Experience with agile development and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Strong UX understanding and e-commerce best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Business, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the e-commerce product roadmap and backlog.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and user testing.
• Write product requirements, user stories, and specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and operations.
• Launch products and features; monitor and iterate using data.
• Act as product evangelist and communicate vision to stakeholders.

Skills

Product management

E-commerce

Roadmaps

Agile

Data-driven

UX principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary E-commerce Product Manager to drive the strategy, roadmap, and execution of their online product offerings. This fully remote role allows you to shape the future of our digital customer experience from anywhere. You will be responsible for understanding customer needs, defining product features, and working closely with engineering and design teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance user engagement and drive conversion rates. This is a key leadership position with significant impact on our client's online success and growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the e-commerce product roadmap, prioritizing features and initiatives based on customer needs and business objectives.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and user testing to identify product opportunities and validate solutions.
• Write detailed product requirements, user stories, and functional specifications for new features and enhancements.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and operations teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Launch new products and features, monitoring their performance and iterating based on data and user feedback.
• Act as the primary product evangelist, communicating the product vision and strategy to stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Product Manager, with a strong focus on e-commerce or digital product development.
• Demonstrated ability to define product strategy, create roadmaps, and manage backlogs.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and working with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Strong understanding of user experience (UX) principles and e-commerce best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for stock options.
• Fully remote position offering significant work-life flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and remote work stipends.
• Opportunities for professional growth and attending industry conferences.