E-commerce Product Manager

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Growth opportunities in Polokwane

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an experienced E-commerce Product Manager to define and drive the vision for the online platform. You will own the product lifecycle from concept to launch, working with engineering, design, marketing and sales to deliver features that delight customers and grow revenue.

The role requires strong analytical skills, stakeholder management, and a deep understanding of UX and web technologies, with experience in agile development and tools like Jira and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Manager in e-commerce or tech environment.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce, UX and web technologies.
• Experience with agile development and PM tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage stakeholders across departments.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, CS, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Define the product roadmap and prioritise features based on customer needs and business aims.
• Translate strategy into detailed requirements and user stories for engineering.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create intuitive interfaces.
• Manage product backlog, sprint planning, and development cycles.
• Analyze metrics, gather feedback, and iterate on features for improvements.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to spot opportunities.

Skills

Product management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and customer-focused E-commerce Product Manager to define and drive the vision for their online platform in Polokwane . This role is responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from concept and development to launch and iteration, with a focus on enhancing user experience and achieving business goals. You will work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to deliver innovative features and improvements that delight customers and drive revenue growth. This is a key leadership position for someone passionate about building best-in-class e-commerce experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the product roadmap and prioritize features based on customer needs, market analysis, and business objectives.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and user stories for the engineering team.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces.
• Manage the product backlog, sprint planning, and execution of product development cycles.
• Analyze product performance metrics, gather customer feedback, and iterate on features to drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities and trends.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Product Manager, preferably in an e-commerce or technology-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of the e-commerce landscape, user experience principles, and web technologies.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage stakeholders across different departments.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in Polokwane .
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.