Head of Product Management

PRR Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a seasoned product leader to drive innovation in fintech. The role involves managing end-to-end product strategy across multiple units, leading teams, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of experience in senior product roles, ideally with deep fintech knowledge. Excellent commercial acumen and a relevant degree are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in senior product or strategy roles.
• 5+ years in leadership positions.
• Deep experience in fintech or payments.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end product strategy across business units.
• Lead product managers and analysts.
• Engage with executive-level stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership in product management

Product strategy development

Cross-functional team collaboration

Commercial acumen

Technical fluency in fintech

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Postgraduate degree or Agile certification

Job description

Overview

Shape the future of fintech. Lead with vision. Deliver impact.

We’re seeking a seasoned product leader to drive innovation across a diverse portfolio in the payments space. This is a high-level strategic role for someone who understands the complexity of transaction processing, thrives in cross-functional environments, and knows how to turn product vision into commercial success.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end product strategy across multiple business units
• Leadership of product managers, analysts, and cross-functional teams
• Delivery of scalable, market-ready solutions in acquiring and alternative payments
• Alignment of product roadmaps with commercial and operational goals
• Executive-level stakeholder engagement and reporting

Qualifications

• 8+ years in senior product or strategy roles, with 5+ years in leadership
• Deep experience in fintech, payments, or transaction processing
• Proven track record of launching and scaling products
• Strong commercial acumen and technical fluency
• Bachelor’s degree required; postgrad or Agile certification advantageous