New Technology Product Manager

Longdue Games; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Longdue Games is seeking a New Technology Product Manager to lead the development of innovative digital products. This role involves driving product evolution from conception to launch, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring high standards of quality. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background and experience in product management, particularly in tech and gaming.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling with remote options

Opportunities to enroll in Coding Bootcamps

Collaborate with top leaders in edtech

Contribute to accessible education and tech careers

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a product manager with proven delivery.
• Strong technical background with coding experience.
• Experience with LLM or Generative AI.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic development of B2B and B2C digital products.
• Lead design and development, managing product backlog.
• Analyze data to become a subject matter authority.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Technical background

Communication

Education

University degree

Tools

Python

Java

SaaS tools

Job description

About Us

HyperionDev is one of the largest providers of accelerated tech education in EMEA and one of the oldest providers of 'coding bootcamps' in the world. We collaborate with top universities such as Imperial College London, The London School of Economics, The University of Edinburgh, and Stellenbosch University to deliver structured technical courses and bootcamps that accelerate careers in tech. Recognized as a top education technology scaleup globally, we have received backing from Meta, which acknowledged us as the most socially impactful startup in Africa, where we began our work.

Our mission is to close the global tech skills gap by integrating tech education with human mentorship and expert code review, powered by a workforce in Southern Africa. This approach reduces costs and makes tech education more accessible, reaching millions across over 60 countries annually. We partner with government bodies like the UK's Department for Education, providing scholarships for our bootcamps, leading to employment with companies such as AstraZeneca and the NHS.

Supported by nearly 2000 investors, we have raised the largest crowdfunding round for an edtech company in history. As a profitable, scale-up tech business, we are committed to making the world a safer, more stable, and fairer place.

We also host Longdue, an independent narrative game studio incubated within HyperionDev. Longdue develops story-driven RPGs that explore complex moral worlds and human stories, inspired by games like Disco Elysium. While HyperionDev focuses on transforming education through technology, Longdue extends this mission into storytelling with purpose and depth.

About The Role

As a New Technology Product Manager, you will drive the strategic development and success of key B2B and B2C digital products central to our mission and user experience. You will have a significant impact on our product evolution, guiding them from conception to launch, ensuring high standards of quality and innovation.

Note: This is a full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Work on generative AI technology and prototypes.
• Identify enhancement opportunities, define requirements, and collaborate with engineering teams to develop and execute plans.
• Lead design and development by conveying a vision, managing a product backlog, and prioritizing based on business value.
• Analyze data to become a subject matter authority on key performance indicators.
• Understand technical implementations and operational processes to create informed requirements for new features and improvements.
• Establish strong relationships with engineering, design, and business teams, effectively communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Plan and execute data collection activities to ensure product meets customer and business needs.
• Handle complex, sensitive, and rapidly changing assignments.
• Investigate, test, and deliver new technical solutions.

Requirements

Minimum

• At least 5 years of experience as an individual contributor product manager, with a proven record of delivering value and solutions.
• Deep understanding of modern product discovery and delivery techniques.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels.
• Strong technical background, preferably with hands-on coding experience (Python/Java), and familiarity with agile and scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of technical architecture, API integrations, and SaaS tools.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and coordination skills.
• Ability to communicate requirements clearly, manage risks, and hold stakeholders accountable.
• Experience with LLM or Generative AI.

Preferred

• University degree preferred.
• Experience in startups and EdTech, especially in developer education.
• Experience with Video Game Technology.

Benefits

• Hybrid work: Flexible scheduling with remote options available.
• Learn new tech skills: Opportunities to enroll in our Coding Bootcamps.
• Join the heart of tech in Africa, Europe, and the US: Collaborate with top leaders in edtech and developer education.
• Life-changing work: Contribute to making education and tech careers accessible to those in need.

Our Values

We are a people-focused company driven by purpose. We believe in the potential of individuals, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement, committed to making a positive impact in education and technology.