Product Manager (Consumer / B2C) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Strategic Sourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payments company in Cape Town seeks a strategic Product Manager to drive product vision and development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong expertise in product management, market research, and collaborative execution. This senior-level role requires innovative thinkers ready to lead and inspire cross-functional teams toward achieving outstanding product results.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management, ideally in the Consumer / B2C space.
• Familiar with conducting market research and competitive analysis.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Set the product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Work with stakeholders to define and prioritise product requirements.

Skills

Product Management

Market Research

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Communication

Education

Tertiary Qualification

Job description

About our client:
Our client is a leading payments company dedicated to transforming the payment landscape by providing a risk-free and empowering payment solution. This is a senior exec level position necessitated by phenomenal growth. This organisation has won multiple awards and is leading the field. This position will suit an innovative strategist, someone who enjoys R&D and who enjoys being part of the winning team.

What you will be doing:

• Set the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, making sure it fits with overall business goals and user needs.
  
• Do market research and competitive analysis to find opportunities, trends, and what users need.
  
• Get and analyse user feedback and data to understand user needs, pain points, and what they like.
  
• Work with stakeholders to define and prioritise product requirements and features.
  
• Work closely with engineering, design, and other teams to drive product development and launch.
  
• Plan and execute product launches, including marketing, sales, and support.
  
• Keep an eye on product performance metrics to find areas for improvement and optimisation.
  
• Communicate well with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, customers, and partners.
  

What is needed:

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial.
  
• You've got proven experience in product management, ideally in the Consumer / B2C space.
  
• You're familiar with conducting market research and competitive analysis.
  
• You're no stranger to gathering and analysing user feedback and data.
  
• You've worked with engineering and design teams to develop and launch products before.
  
• You know how to plan and execute product launches.
  
• You're great at analysing data and using it to make product decisions.
  
• You've worked with cross-functional teams and managed stakeholders at all levels.
  
• You're able to think strategically and develop a clear product vision and roadmap.
  
• You've got strong market research and competitive analysis skills to identify opportunities and threats.
  
• You deeply understand user needs and can translate them into product requirements.
  
• You can understand and communicate technical concepts and work effectively with engineering teams.
  
• You've got excellent project management skills to plan, execute, and deliver products on time and within budget.
  
• You're a strong communicator and presenter, able to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
  
• You can lead and inspire cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
  
• You're a creative problem-solver who can overcome challenges and find innovative solutions.
  

Job ID:

• J106815
  

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Desired Skills:

• Product Manager
• B2C
• Consumer