Intermediate Product Manager

Lesaka Technologies; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech-driven organization in South Africa seeks an Intermediate Product Manager to drive product outcomes, manage product strategy, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of experience in product management and possess strong analytical skills, stakeholder management abilities, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. This role demands a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution to enhance product value.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner, Business Analyst, or related role.
• Proven experience owning the end-to-end product lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the product roadmap.
• Lead product discovery efforts with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Engineering on backlog prioritization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Education

Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for an Intermediate Product Manager to join our dynamic product organization and take ownership of one or more product areas within our portfolio.

As an Intermediate Product Manager, you’ll be responsible for driving product outcomes (from discovery to delivery) ensuring that our products deliver measurable value to customers and the business. You’ll work closely with Product Owners, Designers, Engineers, and cross‑functional partners to define strategy, manage execution, and continuously improve the product experience.

This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical thinking, stakeholder management skills, and a deep interest in understanding customers and building scalable, impactful products.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Planning

• Develop and maintain the product roadmap aligned with company strategy and customer needs.
• Translate business objectives into clear product goals, KPIs, and success metrics.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and gaps.
• Partner with leadership to prioritize initiatives that balance innovation, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Discovery & Definition

• Lead product discovery efforts with cross‑functional teams to validate problems and test hypotheses.
• Translate insights from customer feedback, data, and research into actionable product requirements.
• Define epics, features, and acceptance criteria for delivery teams.

Delivery & Execution

• Collaborate with Product Owners and Engineering to manage backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and release cycles.
• Balance competing priorities, ensuring alignment between business goals, technical feasibility, and customer impact.
• Track product development progress, identify risks, and proactively manage dependencies.
• Ensure smooth rollout and post‑release evaluation of new features or enhancements.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor product performance against KPIs and leverage insights to inform iteration.
• Partner with Analytics and Operations to evaluate product impact and optimize user experience.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of product processes, documentation, and collaboration practices.

What Success Looks Like

• Clear, data‑informed product roadmaps and priorities aligned to business strategy.
• Timely delivery of features that improve customer engagement and operational efficiency.
• Strong collaboration between Product, Engineering, and Design teams.
• Measurable growth in product performance through iteration and experimentation.

Skills & Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role in a tech‑driven organization.
• Proven experience owning the end‑to‑end product lifecycle – from discovery through delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; comfortable working with data to drive decisions.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience collaborating with design, engineering, and operations teams to deliver products at scale.
• Understanding of APIs, integrations, and technical constraints is advantageous.
• Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You…

• Are passionate about solving meaningful customer problems through technology.
• Can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Enjoy collaborating across teams to turn ideas into real‑world impact.
• Are data‑driven but equally attuned to user experience.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, iterative environment that values curiosity, accountability, and growth.