Product Manager

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

Job summary

A growing fintech startup seeks a Product Manager to lead the product lifecycle for a consumer-facing mobile application in Johannesburg. This is a contract position requiring proven experience in mobile-first product builds, particularly within fintech. Strong leadership and the ability to collaborate across teams are essential. The role offers a hybrid work environment, with responsibilities including product roadmap development and customer insights analysis.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management within startup or fintech environments.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate collaboration with teams.
• Passion for building innovative solutions from concept to market.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product lifecycle from discovery to launch.
• Develop and communicate product roadmaps.
• Analyze customer insights to guide product decisions.

Skills

Mobile-first product development

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer insights analysis

Job description

Overview

Product Manager – Fintech App (Contract – 6+ Months) Remote | Full-Time | Immediate Start
Client: 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.

About the job

• Contract Type: Perm
• Focus: Project Management
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Mid Management
• Location: Johannesburg
• Contract Type: Perm
• Specialism: Technology & Digital
• Industry: IT
• Salary: Negotiable
• Job Reference: GYE9FF-B8616C50
• Date posted: 7 August 2025
• Consultant: Eloise Ladouceur

Location tags: johannesburg technology-and-digital/project-management 2025-08-07 2025-10-06 it Johannesburg Gauteng ZA