E-commerce Product Manager - Soweto

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative E-commerce Product Manager for a fully remote role focused on Soweto, Gauteng. You will define the product vision, craft roadmaps, and drive end-to-end lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring customer needs and business growth are met.

You will conduct market research, write detailed requirements, and collaborate across engineering, design, marketing, and sales in a distributed team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 4+ years of product management experience, preferably in e-commerce.
• Proven track record of launching and managing digital products.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong UX understanding and design thinking.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work remotely and manage distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the e-commerce platform.
• Conduct market research, customer interviews, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities.
• Prioritize features based on value, needs, and feasibility.
• Write detailed product requirements, user stories, and specs for developers.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales throughout the lifecycle.
• Manage backlog and sprint planning in an Agile environment.
• Launch new products and features with go-to-market strategies.
• Monitor performance post-launch and iterate based on feedback.
• Stay updated on e-commerce trends and best practices.

Skills

UX Principles

Agile

Stakeholder Management

Remote Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking e-commerce company with a significant presence and operations focused on the **Soweto, Gauteng** market, is looking for an innovative and experienced E-commerce Product Manager. This fully remote position is ideal for a strategic leader passionate about defining and executing the product vision for their online platforms. You will be responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and roadmap development to launch and ongoing iteration, ensuring our client's offerings meet customer needs and drive business growth. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of user experience, market trends, and agile development methodologies. If you are a visionary product leader with a proven ability to deliver successful e-commerce products and thrive in a remote-first environment, this is an exceptional opportunity. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of our client's digital offerings for the **Soweto** community and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the e-commerce platform.
• Conduct market research, customer interviews, and competitive analysis to identify product opportunities.
• Prioritize product features and initiatives based on business value, user needs, and technical feasibility.
• Write detailed product requirements, user stories, and specifications for the development team.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage the product backlog and sprint planning in an Agile development environment.
• Launch new products and features, developing go-to-market strategies.
• Monitor product performance post-launch, gathering feedback and iterating on solutions.
• Stay abreast of e-commerce industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in product management, with a strong focus on e-commerce.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing digital products.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong understanding of user experience (UX) principles and design thinking.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote setting and manage distributed teams.
• Familiarity with the **Gauteng** e-commerce landscape is a plus.

Benefits

• Fully remote work opportunity, offering excellent flexibility.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the product strategy of a growing e-commerce business.
• Professional development and continuous learning support.
• Work with a talented and passionate team dedicated to innovation.
• Make a significant impact on the digital experience for customers in and around **Soweto**.