Head Of Product Management

PRR Recruitment Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a seasoned product leader to drive innovation in fintech. The role involves overseeing product strategy across multiple business units, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering market-ready payment solutions. Candidates should have 8+ years of product experience, with strong commercial acumen and a bachelor's degree. This position offers a strategic opportunity to shape the future of fintech.

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Technical fluency

Product strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Postgraduate or Agile certification

Job description

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.

What you’ll own:

• 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

What sets you apart:

• 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