Product Development Lead

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health insurance

Remote work

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Product Development Lead to drive end-to-end product innovation in a fully remote environment. You will guide ideation, research, design, prototyping, and successful launches while coordinating with global teams to deliver impactful products.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in product management, excels at cross-functional leadership, and applies agile and user-centered design to create market-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in product management or product development.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, agile methodologies, and user-centered design.

Responsibilities

• Lead ideation, definition, and execution of new product development projects from concept to launch.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales to ensure successful development and market introduction.
• Develop product roadmaps, prioritize features, and manage backlogs.
• Oversee UX design and ensure usability in a fully remote setting.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

UX principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/CS/Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and results-driven Product Development Lead to spearhead their product innovation initiatives. This role is fully remote, enabling you to collaborate with cross-functional teams from anywhere in the world. You will be responsible for guiding the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation and market research to design, prototyping, and successful product launch. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a passion for creating impactful products, strong leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of market needs and emerging technologies in a remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the ideation, definition, and execution of new product development projects, from concept to launch.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback gathering to identify product opportunities and requirements.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure successful product development and market introduction.
• Develop product roadmaps, prioritize features, and manage product backlogs effectively.
• Oversee user experience (UX) design and ensure products meet customer needs and usability standards in a fully remote setting.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in product management or product development, with a strong track record of launching successful products.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams in a product development context.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, agile methodologies, and user-centered design principles.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible remote work arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and attending industry events.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture with cutting-edge tools and technologies.