E-commerce Product Manager

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health insurance and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic, innovative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Product Manager to define and drive the strategy for our online product offerings in Kimberley. You will translate customer needs into a clear product roadmap and collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales to launch features that grow the business.

The role requires strong UX understanding, stakeholder influence, and agile practices to deliver customer-centric experiences and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the e-commerce platform, aligning with company goals and market opportunities.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to gather insights and validate product ideas.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and product specifications for the engineering and design teams.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch and post-launch analysis.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, UX/UI design, marketing, and sales, to ensure successful product delivery.
• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on features to continuously improve the customer experience and achieve business outcomes.

Skills

Product strategy

Roadmaps

Stakeholder influence

Agile methodologies

UX understanding

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/Business/Marketing)

MBA (plus)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary E-commerce Product Manager to define and drive the strategy for their online product offerings. This role is responsible for understanding customer needs, identifying market opportunities, and translating them into a clear product roadmap that delivers exceptional value and business growth. You will collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to launch and iterate on new features and products that enhance the customer experience and achieve our client's e-commerce objectives. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and customer-centricity in the growing market of Kimberley .

Key Responsibilities

• Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the e-commerce platform, aligning with company goals and market opportunities.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to gather insights and validate product ideas.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and product specifications for the engineering and design teams.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch and post-launch analysis.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, UX/UI design, marketing, and sales, to ensure successful product delivery.
• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on features to continuously improve the customer experience and achieve business outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• 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 launch successful products.
• Strong understanding of user experience (UX) principles and agile development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive benefits package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment located in Kimberley .
• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.
• Direct impact on the strategic direction of the company's online offerings.