Product Manager Johannesburg

E-Merge It Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Product Manager to lead initiatives in the South African market. This fully remote role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative product strategies and ensure successful product launches. With a focus on user experience and market dynamics, you will analyze customer needs and translate them into actionable requirements. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and strategic thinking, and make an impact in the fast-paced fintech and ecommerce landscape. If you are passionate about product management and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Product Management, especially in Fintech or Ecommerce.
• Skilled in analyzing and translating business needs into technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead product management activities for the South African market.
• Collaborate with teams to develop product strategies and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Product Management

Market Analysis

User Experience

Technical Specifications

Collaboration

Business Acumen

Product Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Product Management Tools

Job description

Job Description: Product Manager (South African Market)

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Lead as Product Manager in the South African Market and support activities within a Product Owner capacity when necessary.
2. Understand and research customer needs, market trends, and potential partnerships, focusing on cost vs revenue perspectives.
3. Collaborate with the Head of Product to develop the Product Strategy for South Africa and translate it into detailed requirements and prototypes.
4. Participate in product and business planning across different business units.
5. Gather and analyze requirements in collaboration with business analysts and stakeholders.
6. Translate business requirements into technical specifications and design solutions.
7. Ensure product deadlines are met and keep stakeholders informed of important updates.
8. Maintain high standards of reliability, quality, and usability during product phases, adhering to measurement metrics.
9. Develop go-to-market strategies with the Head of Product and marketing teams.
10. Measure and report on product launch success using qualitative and quantitative metrics.
11. Coordinate and manage product-aligned business strategies for execution.
12. Support the build and delivery of products and services, including digital apps, APIs, and data solutions, to advance our digital strategy.

Requirements:

1. 7-10 years of experience in Product Management, particularly in Fintech, Ecommerce, or Online Marketplace products.
2. Experience with early-stage products is advantageous.
3. Strong understanding of the South African market, user experience, and market dynamics.
4. Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
5. Proven ability to analyze and translate business needs into technical requirements.
6. Skilled in product management tools and technologies for effective prioritization and strategy.
7. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams including designers, engineers, business, and marketing professionals.
8. Strong business acumen and analysis skills.
9. Experience launching digital and physical products in emerging markets.
10. Understanding of human-centered and service design concepts, with collaboration with UX/UI teams.
11. Fluency in technology trends relevant to the African context to promote adoption and inspire teams.

This position is a permanent, fully remote role with a salary up to R1 million per annum, negotiable based on skills and experience. The reference number for this position is LJ.