Junior Integration Product Manager

Scytale; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI-powered company in Johannesburg is seeking an Integration Product Manager to enhance client integrations. This hands-on role entails prioritizing the integrations backlog, defining strategies, and collaborating with engineering teams. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in systems integration, a relevant degree, and strong problem-solving skills. Emphasizing customer-driven solutions, this position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for growth within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Access to courses and mentorship

Collaborative team culture

Hybrid working environment

Global impact in cybersecurity compliance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in systems integration or a technical product role.
• Ability to analyze complex systems and translate them into clear product requirements.
• Experience with modern SaaS tech stacks and agile product development is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own and prioritize the integrations product backlog.
• Define integration strategy and prioritization based on customer demand.
• Write clear, detailed Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) for integrations.

Skills

Systems integration

API understanding

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About Scytale

Scytale is a global leader, an AI-powered company transforming how organizations achieve and maintain trust and compliance. Our platform automates frameworks SOC 2, ISO 27001, SOX ITGC, GDPR, PCI DSS, and 45+ more frameworks, making compliance smarter, faster, and continuously audit‑ready.

Built for startups, scale‑ups, and enterprises, Scytale combines intelligent automation, real‑time monitoring, and AI‑driven insights to reduce manual work and eliminate compliance blind spots. Recognized as a G2 Leader in GRC and an AWS Rising Star Partner of the Year, Scytale is trusted by hundreds of companies worldwide and known for its technology and partnership‑driven approach.

Role Overview

We’re looking for an Integration Product Manager to join our Joburg team and play a pivotal role in shaping client integrations. In this role, you will play a crucial role in strategizing and enhancing our platform that automates auditing for SaaS companies. You will prioritize integrations based on customer needs and business impact, lead technical discovery of third‑party systems, and define clear product requirements for building scalable, high‑quality integrations.

This role combines hands‑on technical research, cross‑functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of API and integration creation workflow. You’ll be instrumental in leading projects from start to finish while influencing our product direction based on real client needs.

Requirements

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience in systems integration, ERP implementation, or a technical product role.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding of APIs, data structures, databases, and ETL concepts.
• Ability to analyze complex systems and translate them into clear product requirements.
• Logical thinker with excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Self‑motivated with a high sense of ownership and accountability.
• An extensive understanding of customer needs and experience working on customer‑driven solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Strong project management skills, including managing project timelines and collaborating across multiple disciplines.
• Customer‑facing experience—advantage.
• Experience with modern SaaS tech stacks and agile product development—advantage.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Own and prioritize the integrations product backlog, balancing customer impact, business value, and technical effort.
• Define integration strategy and prioritization, based on customer demand, compliance requirements, and platform goals.
• Lead technical discovery of third‑party systems and APIs.
• Write clear, detailed Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) for integrations, including API fields, data models and edge cases.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering throughout the development lifecycle, from design through delivery.
• Partner with the Customer Success team to clarify requirements, validate solutions, and ensure integrations deliver real customer value.
• Identify opportunities to improve scalability, reliability, and data quality across existing integrations.
• Develop domain knowledge in information security compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and more).
• Track product KPIs and success metrics related to integrations adoption, data coverage, and customer satisfaction.
• Support go‑to‑market efforts by enabling internal teams with integration knowledge and use cases.

Benefits

Why Join Scytale?

• Innovative Work: Be part of a cutting‑edge platform redefining cybersecurity compliance.
• Growth & Learning: Access courses, mentorship, and hands‑on experience to grow your career.
• Team Culture: Join a collaborative, driven, and supportive team.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working environment.
• Global Impact: Contribute to a platform used by thousands of organizations worldwide.