Product Development PM: Lead Market-Ready Innovations (Hybrid)

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Industry conferences participation

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a proactive Product Development Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle of new products. You will guide ideation, design, testing, and market launch, collaborating with R&D, marketing, sales, and manufacturing to meet market needs and business goals.

You will manage detailed plans, budgets, and resources, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive readiness for scaled production while communicating progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project management experience with a focus on product development.
• Experience managing NPI and lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of Agile methods and product management tools.
• Understanding of regulatory processes and go-to-market strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and launch new products.
• Define requirements, features, and specs with PM and R&D.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans with scope, timelines, budgets.
• Coordinate testing, validation, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure smooth production scaling with manufacturing and supply chain.
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Product development

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a proactive Product Development Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle of new products. You will guide ideation, design, testing, and market launch, collaborating with R&D, marketing, sales, and manufacturing to meet market needs and business goals.

You will manage detailed plans, budgets, and resources, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive readiness for scaled production while communicating progress to stakeholders.