Product Manager

C40 Cities; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fintech startup is seeking a Product Manager to drive the product lifecycle of a consumer-facing mobile application in payments. The ideal candidate has a strong background in mobile-first product development, particularly in startup environments, and excels in cross-functional collaboration. This role offers the chance to influence the product and foundational aspects of the business, with immediate start and full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience owning mobile-first product builds in startup or lean environments.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Passion for building from zero-to-one and delivering value quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full product lifecycle – from discovery and MVP definition to launch and iteration.
• Develop clear, focused product roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Work closely with UI/UX, engineering, and executive teams to build features that users love.

Skills

Product lifecycle management

Cross-functional leadership

Customer insights utilization

Job description

Product Manager – Fintech App (Contract – 6+ Months)Remote | Full-Time | Immediate StartClient: A Growing Fintech Startup (Confidential)

Our client is an ambitious fintech startup developing a consumer-facing mobile application in the payments space. They’re on a mission to simplify financial transactions and need a sharp, product-minded leader to help take their MVP to market.

What You’ll Do:

Lead the full product lifecycle – from discovery and MVP definition to launch and iteration

Develop clear, focused product roadmaps aligned with business goals

Work closely with UI/UX, engineering, and executive teams to build features that users love

Use customer insights and usage data to guide decision-making and prioritization

Ensure delivery is smooth, focused, and fast-paced

What They’re Looking For:

Proven experience owning mobile-first product builds in startup or lean environments

Background in fintech, payments, or related domains is a strong advantage

Strong leadership and communication skills to drive cross-functional collaboration

Passion for building from zero-to-one and delivering value quickly

You’ll work directly with founders and technical leads, with the opportunity to shape not just the product, but also the foundations of the business.