Product Manager

Pty; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a proactive Product Manager to drive product development in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will possess at least 3 years of experience in Product Management and Fintech, showcasing strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This role emphasizes collaboration across business, design, and technology, ensuring products meet user needs while aligning with market trends. Join a high-impact team that values data-driven decision-making and continuous learning, contributing to a strategic vision that fosters growth and efficiency in the organization. If you're passionate about product management, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Product Management and Fintech.
• Strong innovation, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate activities to ensure product delivery meets user needs.
• Represent end-user needs and evaluate market trends throughout product lifecycle.

Skills

Agile Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication

Market Research

Data Analytics

Strategic Thinking

Requirement Gathering

Cross-Functional Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in ICT

Bachelor's degree in Product Management

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Relevant certifications in Product Management

Tools

Microsoft Jira

Confluence

Job description

Our client based in Johannesburg is urgently looking for a Product Manager to join their team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Formal Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree: Computer Science, ICT, Product Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in Product Management are beneficial.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Product Management role.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Fintech or Product Accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Agile/Scrum/Waterfall Project Management.
• Strong innovation, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Experience with Microsoft Jira and Confluence Project Management Tools.
• Ability to communicate complex data concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Job Related Experience

• Experience working under tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
• Strong understanding of business process flows, data governance, and documentation best practices.
• Responsible for orchestrating the various activities associated with ensuring that a product is delivered that meets users' needs.
• The role varies as the software moves through its lifecycle; earlier in the development process, the product manager meets the intended audience of the product to engage in requirements elicitation.
• Later in the lifecycle, the product manager's primary focus will be on acceptance testing of the product.
• Throughout all stages of the product development process, the product manager represents the needs of end-users, evaluates market trends and competition, and uses this information to determine what features to build.
• The Product Manager will decide a feature is needed because users are asking for it or because the feature is needed to stay competitive.
• To facilitate this decision-making process, the product manager will set out a vision for the product or a general framework for making product decisions.
• The Product Manager also ensures an atmosphere of cohesiveness and focused collaboration between all the members of the team, all in the interest of driving the product forward.
• Product Managers will sit at the intersection of business, design, and technology.

CULTURE

• A proactive professional who aligns with the company's values, ethics, and diverse culture.
• Passion for data-driven problem-solving, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Preferably experience or interest in the agriculture, logistics, or technology industries.
• A dynamic, growth-oriented individual who can evolve with the company and contribute to its strategic vision.
• This role presents an opportunity to be part of a high-impact team that leverages data to drive business growth and efficiency.

If you have the expertise, drive, and passion for Product Management, we encourage you to apply.

Email updated CVs to [email address].

Required Experience:

Key Skills:

Time Management, Data Analytics, Analytical, Agile, Requirement Gathering, Strategic Thinking, Visio, Communication, Problem Solving, Market Research, UML, Cross-Functional Teams.