Lead Project Manager - New Product Development

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, South Africa seeks an innovative Lead Project Manager to drive new product development from concept to market launch. This hybrid role is based in Randburg, Gauteng, and balances on-site teamwork with remote flexibility.

The successful candidate will oversee the entire product development lifecycle, including market research, ideation, design, prototyping, testing and commercialization, and will demonstrate strong leadership and strategic thinking to manage complex,

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience
• Cross-functional collaboration across product, design, and engineering
• Strategic thinking and program management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through the full product development lifecycle (research, ideation, design, prototyping, testing, and commercialization)
• Oversee market research and concept validation
• Drive on-time delivery of market-leading products from Randburg, balancing on-site work with remote flexibility

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Lead Project Manager to drive new product development initiatives from concept to market launch. This hybrid role, based in **Randburg, Gauteng**, offers a stimulating environment where you will lead cross-functional teams in bringing groundbreaking products to life. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire product development lifecycle, including market research, ideation, design, prototyping, testing, and commercialization. The successful candidate will possess exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and a proven ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects. This is a crucial role for our client, requiring someone who can navigate the challenges of innovation and ensure the successful delivery of market-leading products from their **Randburg, Gauteng** hub, balancing on-site teamwork with remote flexibility.