Product Manager (Digital Products)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits

Performance bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, seeks an experienced Product Manager to lead the digital learning product portfolio. You will define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap and work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales to deliver high-quality digital learning platforms.

The role requires strong analytical skills, 5+ years in product management (EdTech/digital), user research experience, and excellent stakeholder communication.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in product management in digital/EdTech space.
• Strong understanding of digital product lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience with user research, market analysis and data interpretation.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Aufgaben

• Define product vision, strategy and roadmap for digital learning products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and collect customer feedback to identify opportunities.
• Translate strategy into detailed requirements and user stories for development.
• Prioritize backlog and manage sprint planning in Agile environment.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create intuitive interfaces.
• Work with engineering to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Define and track key product metrics and results.
• Act as product evangelist with stakeholders and coordinate go-to-market strategies.

Kenntnisse

Product management

Agile/Scrum

Market research

Data interpretation

Cross-functional teamwork

User research

Communication

Ausbildung

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

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the e-learning sector, is seeking a strategic and experienced Product Manager for their digital product portfolio, based in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. This role is responsible for defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for their online learning platforms and tools. You will work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to deliver exceptional digital products that meet market needs and drive business growth. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the digital product lifecycle, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for creating user-centric digital experiences. This hybrid role offers a blend of in-office collaboration in Nelspruit and remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital learning products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback to identify product opportunities.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and user stories for the development team.
• Prioritize product backlog and manage sprint planning in an Agile environment.
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces.
• Work with engineering teams to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery.
• Define and track key product metrics, analyzing performance and identifying areas for improvement.
• Act as a product evangelist, communicating product plans, benefits, and results to stakeholders.
• Manage product launches and coordinate go-to-market strategies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, preferably in the digital or EdTech space.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing digital products.Strong understanding of product management methodologies (Agile, Scrum).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience with user research, market analysis, and data interpretation.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with e-learning technologies and platforms is a strong advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, performance bonuses, and significant opportunities for career advancement within a growing company. You'll join a talented and dedicated team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, contributing to innovative digital learning solutions. This hybrid role promotes a healthy work-life balance.