Product Manager

Ignition Group; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and services provider in Umhlanga Rocks is seeking a Product Manager to oversee product development from conception to market. The role requires solid experience in B2C product management, effective collaboration across teams, and the ability to analyze user feedback for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a technical field and a strong understanding of sales processes.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role with B2C product management experience.
• Experience in information gathering and creating product stories.
• Some experience in business analysis and budget tracking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product development from conception to market.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams effectively.
• Collect and analyze user feedback for product improvement.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organised

Communication skills

Service oriented

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Understanding of sales processes

Education

Degree in a technical field

Agile certification

Product Management certification

Job description

Primary purpose:

Oversee the development and successful delivery of a product from its conception to market. Product managers play a crucial role in the product development process and act as a bridge between the various teams involved, such as engineering, marketing, sales, and customer support.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Strategic Vision and Planning

• Define the Product Vision.
• Align with Business Strategy.
• Develop and Communicate Product Roadmap.
• Prioritize Features and Enhancements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams.
• Communicate Product Vision and Goals.
• Advocate for the Product.

Execution and Delivery Oversight

• Define Product Requirements.
• Oversee Product Development.
• Coordinate Release Management.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making.

User-Centric Approach and Performance Monitoring

• Collect and Analyze User Feedback.
• Iterate Based on User Input.
• Track Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
• Utilize Data and Analytics for Decision Making.

Education, experience, attributes:

Knowledge, skills and attributes:

• Detail oriented and organised.
• Ability to work in a high paced environment.
• Communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must be service oriented and have a great attitude.
• Analytical, with strong business and finance acumen.
• Must be adaptable and be able to consistently deal with ever-changing conditions and a fast-paced environment.
• Specialist knowledge and understanding of sales processes, tools and methodologies.

Education and training:

• Degree in a technical field, e.g., Marketing, Computer Science.
• Agile certification would be advantageous.
• Product Management certification.

Experience:

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role with B2C product management experience.
• Experience in information gathering and the creation of product stories and acceptance criteria.
• Some experience in business analysis, financial analysis and budget tracking.
• Experience in completing the product project from beginning to end.