Lead Product Manager

IQbusiness; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in South Africa is seeking an experienced Lead Product Manager to drive the product vision and strategy. The ideal candidate will own the product lifecycle, lead and mentor product teams, and ensure that user experience is central to product design. This role requires a strong blend of business acumen, user-centric thinking, and technical understanding, making it essential to collaborate across functions and influence decision-making to deliver measurable value.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in product management or a related field.
• Proven track record of leading product teams and initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define the product vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap.
• Lead and mentor a team of Product Managers.
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Champion customer empathy in product design.

Skills

Business acumen

User-centric thinking

Technical understanding

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Lead Product Manager to drive the vision, roadmap, and delivery of key product initiatives. This role requires a strong blend of business acumen, user-centric thinking, and technical understanding. The ideal candidate is a natural leader who can collaborate across teams, influence decision-making, and ensure products deliver measurable value to customers and the business.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision

• Define the product vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap aligned to business goals.

• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer discovery to identify new opportunities.

• Translate company objectives into clear product goals and measurable outcomes.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor a team of Product Managers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Engineering, UX, Marketing, Sales).

• Act as the primary product advocate and communicate product plans, progress, and priorities to leadership.

• Partner with executives to ensure alignment and influence strategic product decisions.

Product Planning & Execution

• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to launch and iteration.

• Develop and manage product roadmaps, ensuring prioritization based on business value and customer needs.

• Create detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

• Review product performance, define KPIs, and drive continuous improvements post-launch.

Customer & Market Focus

• Deeply understand customer needs through interviews, analytics, and usage data.

• Champion customer empathy, ensuring user experience is central to product design.

• Work with UX teams to create intuitive, impactful user experiences.

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Use qualitative and quantitative data to guide product decisions.

• Track and analyze product metrics to measure success and identify improvement areas.