Product Manager

North Highland; Durban; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

North Highland is looking for a Product Owner to join their Retail team, focusing on driving innovation and enhancing customer experiences. This fully remote contract role requires expertise in product management within retail, emphasizing collaboration and data-driven decision-making. Candidates must be based in South Africa and authorized to work without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in the retail industry.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and product development best practices.
• Prior experience with retail eCommerce platforms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements.
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog.
• Utilize data-driven insights to improve the product.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY | ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH | CHOOSE YOUR PATH

As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last.

We're seeking a Product Owner in our Retail industry to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact. This is a fully remote Contract opportunity but candidates must be based in South Africa.

Summary

The Retail Product Owner role is an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and transformation within a leading retail organization. You will be responsible for defining and delivering product solutions that enhance the customer experience and drive business growth.

You Will

• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable product roadmaps
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring that development efforts are aligned with strategic objectives
• Engage with stakeholders to gather feedback, validate product ideas, and iterate on solutions
• Utilize data driven insights to make informed decisions and continuously improve the product
• Effectively communicate progress, risks, and dependencies to the broader team
• Contribute to the development of product strategy and vision
  
  

Ideally, We'd Like

• Experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in the retail industry
• Prior experience with retail eCommerce platforms.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and product development best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to drive data informed decisions
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving business results
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a cross functional environment
  
  

Applicants must be authorized to work in South Africa, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position. This is a contracting/ freelance opportunity.

North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.

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