Product Manager

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Fully remote work arrangement

Performance-based bonuses

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Remote work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Product Manager to lead the development and execution of a remote product roadmap, applying market insights and customer feedback to shape vision and strategy.

You will work with engineering, design, marketing, and sales across the lifecycle, monitor performance, and iterate features to drive growth in a remote-first organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Manager or in a similar product development role.
• Strong understanding of product management methodologies and agile development processes.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a remote or hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback.
• Translate strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and prototypes for engineering and design teams.
• Prioritize product features and backlog based on business value, customer impact, and feasibility.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales across the product lifecycle.
• Monitor product performance, collect user feedback, and iterate to improve features.
• Serve as the liaison between business stakeholders and development teams for alignment.

Skills

Product management

Agile methodologies

Market analysis

Stakeholder influence

Remote collaboration

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and visionary Product Manager to lead the development and execution of their product roadmap in a fully remote environment. This role requires a deep understanding of market needs, customer insights, and technical capabilities to define product vision, strategy, and requirements. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to deliver successful products that meet market demands and achieve business objectives. This is a high-impact position for a product leader passionate about innovation and driving growth in a dynamic, remote-first organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and prototypes for engineering and design teams.
• Prioritize product features and backlog based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on product features to drive continuous improvement.
• Act as the key liaison between business stakeholders and the development team, ensuring clear communication and alignment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Product Manager or in a similar product development role, with a track record of launching successful products.
• Strong understanding of product management methodologies, agile development processes, and market analysis.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a remote or hybrid environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Performance-based bonuses and stock options.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive remote work culture.
• Opportunity to shape the future of innovative products.